Editing Gallant

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|image=Dalinar and Gallant by Rachel J. Corey.jpg
|species=Ryshadium
|world=Roshar
|universe=[[Cosmere]]
|first appeared=[[The Way of Kings]]
}}

'''Gallant''' is [[Dalinar Kholin]]'s [[Ryshadium]] steed on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa1|12}}

== Appearance and Personality ==
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Gallant is a "full" (presumably purebred) [[Ryshadium]].{{book ref|sa1|15}} He resembles an ordinary horse, but is approximately two hands (8 inches) taller than a typical stallion.{{book ref|sa1|12}} Even the largest normal horses look like ponies next to him.{{book ref|sa2|76}} He has the ideal build for a warhorse, and is more squat and robust than other Ryshadium.{{book ref|sa2|51}} He has a black coat and blue eyes with rectangular pupils.{{book ref|sa2|51}}{{book ref|sa1|15}}{{ref|group=fn|text=Gallant is also described as having "deep black" eyes,{{book ref|sa1|15}} but this is presumably in reference to his pupils.}}

Like other Ryshadium, Gallant has a [[spren]] bond that makes him self-aware to the point of near-sapience.{{au ref|Roshar}} Gallant chose his rider, [[Dalinar Kholin]], and they have a special relationship.{{book ref|sa1|12}}{{book ref|sa3|10}} Adolin felt very strange riding Gallant for the first time in lieu of his own Ryshadium, [[Sureblood]], and believed that if a battle broke out, Gallant would immediately throw him and seek to protect Dalinar.{{book ref|sa2|51}} Dalinar is able to recognize various complex emotions in the animal's features, such as shame and pride, and Gallant is very attentive towards Dalinar.{{book ref|sa1|15}} Gallant has a strong sense of responsibility toward his rider and a good understanding of the warcamp's routines: he once kicked his stall door down and went alone to the staging area for Dalinar's army when a groom was too slow at getting him ready for battle.{{book ref|sa1|26}} Gallant's intelligence means that he generally does not really need a groom at all, and he displays annoyance when inexperienced people try to lead him.{{book ref|sa2|8}} Adolin also believes that he likes to show off.{{book ref|sa3|10}} He enjoys [[crispmelon]]s and sugar lumps as treats.{{book ref|sa1|15}}{{book ref|sa3|10}}

== Attributes and Abilities ==
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Gallant is the ideal warhorse for a [[Knight Radiant]]. He is incredibly strong and is not bothered by someone in full [[Shardplate]] jumping onto him, which can sometimes break the back of an ordinary horse.{{book ref|sa1|12}} He is exceptionally fast even when carrying a rider in Plate{{book ref|sa1|12}} and is seen carrying three wounded men from the battlefield with ease.{{book ref|sa1|68}} His bond with Dalinar allows them to work together seamlessly in battle, and Dalinar can direct Gallant with his knees while he wields his [[Shardblade]].{{book ref|sa1|56}} Gallant is intelligent, fearless, and loyal, and appears to have excellent stamina. He also has stone hooves, which are presumably far more durable than ordinary hooves and do not need to be shoed.{{book ref|sa3|10}}

== History ==
[[File:Dalinar by Caio Santos.jpg|thumb|right|250px|<center><small>by {{a|Caio Santos}}</small></center> [[Dalinar]] riding Gallant into battle]]

It is not known exactly when Gallant first met [[Dalinar]], but it was presumably at some point after the razing of [[Rathalas]] circa {{Rosharan date|1163}}, when Dalinar was still riding a conventional horse.{{book ref|sa3|71}} By the time of the [[War of Reckoning]], Gallant and Dalinar almost always rode into battles and [[chasmfiend]] hunts together. Gallant was one of only twelve [[Ryshadium]] in the warcamps at the [[Shattered Plains]],{{book ref|sa1|12}} and merely seeing him could inspire the soldiers of the Kholin army.{{book ref|sa1|26}} Dalinar would often begin battles wielding [[Oathbringer (Shardblade)|Oathbringer]] from atop Gallant, then dismount when he believed that Gallant could be in danger from close-quartered fighting.{{book ref|sa1|56}}

Dalinar was riding Gallant during the [[chasmfiend]] hunt when [[Elhokar]] had a problem with his saddle and fell off of his horse. When Dalinar quickly tried to come to Elhokar's aid, the chasmfiend's tail slammed into Gallant and Dalinar was thrown to the ground.{{book ref|sa1|68}} Despite the direct hit, Gallant suffered relatively minor injuries, and recovered quickly.{{book ref|sa1|18}} He seemed to feel that he had failed Dalinar, but Dalinar was able to speak to him and convince him that he did nothing wrong and still deserved extra feed, which Gallant would have otherwise turned down.{{book ref|sa1|15}}

Gallant was also present at the [[Battle of the Tower]]. Dalinar rode into battle on Gallant, and Gallant later helped evacuate wounded soldiers.{{book ref|sa1|68}} Near the end of the battle, a riderless Gallant somehow appeared near the area where Dalinar was dueling [[Eshonai]] even though he was supposed to be on another plateau. Gallant appeared to want to help Dalinar, but was held back by [[Parshendi]] soldiers.{{book ref|sa1|68}}

Gallant moved with Dalinar to [[Urithiru]] after the [[Battle of Narak]]. He was given his own large field in the Kholin section of the tower despite cramped quarters for other animals. Gallant seemed to be kind to [[Adolin]] while he was mourning [[Sureblood]], although that kindness did not extend to allowing Adolin to ride him.{{book ref|sa3|10}} 

Dalinar became busy with his duties with the [[coalition of monarchs]], and didn’t have much time to spend riding Gallant. Adolin began taking care of Gallant and partially bonding to him, and they formed some trust. Adolin was grateful to Gallant for that, though Gallant still missed Dalinar.{{book ref|sa4|21}}
He even allows Adolin to ride him.{{book ref|sa4|13}} Gallant joined the delegation to [[Lasting Integrity]] with Adolin, carrying much of Adolin’s gear, including a variety of weaponry.{{book ref|sa4|22}} He let [[Mayalaran]] ride on him, and was extra gentle with her. Adolin was comforted that Maya was with Gallant, trusting the horse to take care of her.{{book ref|sa4|35}}

Gallant seemed to instictively know what Adolin needed from him as without explicit signal he galloped towards a running Adolin to rescue [[Notum]].{{book ref|sa4|35}} When Adolin was rescuing Notum, Gallant helped somewhat by distracting the [[Tukar]]i soldiers when he charged into the battle, snorting.{{book ref|sa4|35}}

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