Editing Bashin

{{character
|profession=Huntmaster, Scoutmaster
|groups={{tag+|army|Kholin}}
|residence=Urithiru
|nation=Alethkar
|world=Roshar
|universe=[[Cosmere]]
|first appeared=[[The Way of Kings]]
}}
'''Bashin''' is a [[darkeyes|darkeyed]] [[Alethi]] of the first [[nahn]] on [[Roshar]] and a longtime associate of [[Dalinar Kholin]].{{book ref|sa1|12}}

== Appearance and Personality ==
He is a short, portly man with a particularly large belly, and he wears rugged clothing such as soldier's trousers, typically with a leather overcoat.{{book ref|sa1|12}}{{book ref|sa3|49}}{{book ref|sa2|78}} He is exceptionally proud of his wide-brimmed, floppy brown hat that he acquired near the [[Purelake]]; he is always seen wearing a similar hat over a span of more than twenty years despite the fact that it tends to be an object of ridicule.{{book ref|sa3|49}}{{book ref|sa2|78}} After Bashin retires he passes his floppy hat on to [[Felt]], who wears it as a memento.{{book ref|sa4|35}}

He jokes with his friends, often in a self-deprecating manner,{{book ref|sa3|49}} and is generally optimistic.{{book ref|sa1|12}} He is well-respected and able to provide no-nonsense information when needed.{{book ref|sa2|78}} Bashin seems to have a confident, independent streak and does not conform to the stereotype of a darkeyes. Dalinar calls him an "odd one" as he has traveled more extensively than most Alethi, and he seems eager to continue exploring Roshar.{{book ref|sa3|49}} He does not wear a uniform while serving in the Kholin army{{book ref|sa2|78}} despite Dalinar's reverence for the [[Alethi Codes of War]].{{book ref|sa1|18}} He also addresses Dalinar by his first name (rather than "Brightlord") on at least one occasion.{{book ref|sa2|78}}

== Abilities and Attributes ==
Bashin is given a wide variety of responsibilities, some very high-profile, particularly for a darkeyes. He is well-known among the Kholin family and he has Dalinar's trust.{{book ref|sa3|10}}{{book ref|sa2|78}} He commands respect in the Kholin army even though he does not wear a uniform nor hold any obvious rank.{{book ref|sa2|78}} In his youth, he spent a lot of time drinking and gambling, but this was common among Alethi soldiers and ultimately contributed to his camaraderie with Dalinar and other [[lighteyes]].{{book ref|sa3|49}} He is generally competent; although the chasmfiend hunt ended in disaster, it appeared to be well-organized, and there is no indication that Bashin could have done anything to prevent the chasmfiend's attack.{{book ref|sa2|78}}

He is well-traveled, and is familiar with Rosharan lands and peoples outside of Alethkar.{{book ref|sa3|49}} He is knowledgeable regarding the chasmfiend lifecycle and their nesting and feeding tendencies.{{book ref|sa1|12}} He has also seen the known [[singer]] forms prior to the [[True Desolation]] and is immediately able to recognize [[stormform]] as something that has not been seen before.{{book ref|sa2|78}}

== History ==
=== Friend of Dalinar ===
{{quote
|Lighteyes need folks to obey them, right? I’m making certain that you got lots to serve you, at least by weight.
|Bashin, after Dalinar mocks his large belly{{book ref|sa3|49}} 
}}
Bashin accompanied [[Dalinar]] to a wrestling hall in [[Kholinar]] on the night of [[Adolin]]'s birth in {{Rosharan date|1150}}.{{book ref|sa3|49}} Dalinar seemed to enjoy the company of Bashin and [[Havar]], as they treated him like a friend and not a highprince.{{book ref|sa3|49}} Dalinar was also able to drink heavily and use [[firemoss]] to stave off the [[Thrill]] in their company.{{book ref|sa3|49}} Bashin won a bet with Havar on a wrestling match, after nervously wagering his hat.{{book ref|sa3|49}} 

When Dalinar attempted to replace a sick wrestler, his potential opponent was clearly scared of him, and Bashin and Havar were forced to admit to Dalinar that he did not realize that he had maimed three people in a tavern fight a few weeks prior.{{book ref|sa3|49}} [[Toh]] arrived to tell Dalinar that [[Evi]] went into early labor, and Bashin attempted to conceal the fact that Dalinar was using firemoss.{{book ref|sa3|49}}

Bashin was present at a meeting with the [[Parshendi]] at some point during the reign of King [[Gavilar]].{{book ref|sa2|78}}

=== Chasmfiend Hunt ===
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|Aw, Damnation.
|Bashin, as a chasmfiend attacked{{book ref|sa1|12}}
}}
During the [[War of Reckoning]], Bashin was the huntmaster of a [[chasmfiend]] hunt on the [[Shattered Plains]], leading a group that included [[Dalinar]], [[Adolin]], [[Renarin]], and [[Torol Sadeas]]. He and his colleagues prepared for the hunt, scouting the chasmfiend's movements and preparing a small plateau for fighting the chasmfiend. They used a [[chull]] to tow a hog carcass and hang it over the edge of the plateau as bait.{{book ref|sa1|12}} They also prepared a separate viewing plateau, erecting a pavilion and refreshment station so that the scribes, attendants, guests, and soldiers accompanying the king and highprinces could watch the hunt in comfort.{{book ref|sa1|12}} Bashin was optimistic that the day would be a good hunt, as the chasmfiend that they were tracking was massive.{{book ref|sa1|12}}

Bashin was also tasked with providing the nobles advice regarding the hunt, which he took seriously. Once the chasmfiend appeared, Bashin planned to add live bait hogs as an additional distraction, allowing the hunting party to use [[grandbow]]s to weaken it. Bashin told the party to aim for the chasmfiend's legs. He reminded them that chasmfiends tend to be more aggressive if they are not pupating.{{book ref|sa1|12}}

The chull that was towing the bait began to act erratically, and the chasmfiend appeared earlier than expected. Instead of attacking the hunting plateau, it attacked the viewing plateau, eating a chull and injuring multiple people.{{book ref|sa1|12}}{{book ref|sa1|15}} The [[Shardbearer]]s quickly responded and Elhokar was able to kill the chasmfiend and claim its [[gemheart]].{{book ref|sa1|13}}

=== Dalinar's Assault ===
{{quote
|Sir... you need to see this. Something has changed.
|Bashin to Dalinar, after discovering a singer in stormform{{book ref|sa2|78}}
}}
In {{Rosharan date|1173}}, Bashin joined Dalinar's offensive into the Shattered Plains. He coordinated teams scouting the plateaus prior to the [[Battle of Narak]], reporting on sightings of the Parshendi to Dalinar. His scouts managed to kill a singer in [[stormform]], and he showed Dalinar and [[Shallan]] the corpse, realizing that it may have been a significant development.{{book ref|sa2|78}} He was confused by the burn marks on the bodies of some dead Alethi scouts,{{book ref|sa2|78}} as he was not aware that singers could control lightning in stormform.

=== Urithiru ===
Bashin lived in [[Urithiru]] after the coming of the [[Everstorm]]. He oversaw [[axehound]] kennels in the Kholin sections of the tower, even though axehounds were no longer used for hunting.{{book ref|sa3|10}} Bashin retired from his duties at some point after he moved to the tower. He gave his prized floppy hat to [[Felt]].{{book ref|sa4|35}}

== Notes ==
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