Editing Kdralk

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|parents=[[Fen Rnamdi]], [[Kmakl]]

|titles=Captainlord

|#profession=soldier

|residence=Thaylen City

|ethnicity=Thaylen

|nation=Thaylen

|first appeared=[[Oathbringer]]

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|I regret only that I didn't speak loudly enough for you to hear the insults, despot.

|Kdralk to Dalinar{{book ref|sa3|59}}

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'''Kdralk''' is the only known son of Queen [[Fen Rnamdi]] of [[Thaylenah]] and her prince consort, [[Kmakl]].{{book ref|sa3|120}} As Thaylenah is an elective monarchy, he's unlikely to inherit the crown.{{book ref|sa3|59}}

== Appearance and Personality ==

Kdralk is a young man, likely in his twenties. He's Thaylen, and has the characteristic long eyebrows of his people, which he wears spiked.{{book ref|sa3|111}} As the son of a queen, he's most likely a [[lighteyes]].

He's enthusiastic, and wears his heart on his sleeve, always making his feelings and opinions clear. He does, however, have a short temper, and it's easy to goad him into losing it. Nonetheless, he's capable of thinking critically and when the push comes to shove, he's cautious. In a fight, he has good reflexes, holding back when necessary, though he can become frantic when pressed for time. Once presented with enough evidence, he's quick to change his opinion on others{{book ref|sa3|59}} When not hostile, he's exuberant and friendly.{{book ref|sa3|111}}

He's on good terms with his fellow officers, with numerous friends among them, and cares deeply about his parents.{{book ref|sa3|59}}{{book ref|sa3|120}} After initially despising [[Dalinar]] for what he knows of the Blackthorn, he comes to admire him, and becomes eager to hang around him.{{book ref|sa3|59}}

== Attributes and Abilities ==

Kdralk is a captainlord in the Thaylen military.{{book ref|sa3|59}} He has a keen understanding of naval warfare and strategy.{{book ref|sa3|107}} He's a skilled swordsman, and while not a [[Shardbearer]], he has trained with the [[Stances]].{{book ref|sa3|59}}{{book ref|sa3|120}} He's also familiar with politics of Thaylenah and Rosharan economics, and can readily grasp the implications [[Oathgate]]s have on both of them.{{book ref|sa3|111}}

He's fluent in the [[Alethi]] language, although he speaks with a heavy accent, mashing the words together.{{book ref|sa3|59}}

== History ==

Kdralk was present when [[Dalinar Kholin]] visited [[Thaylen City]] for the first time. He was a member of a group of young Thaylen officers who were highly critical of the alliance with [[Urithiru]], prompting Dalinar to goad him into issuing the challenge to the Blackthorn. After Kdralk managed to land a strike, Dalinar used [[stormlight]] to heal himself, sending the younger man into shock. This changed Kdralk's attitude, and he began to almost hero-worship Dalinar, even taking his bloodied shirt.{{book ref|sa3|59}}

He later came with his mother to Urithiru, and was an active participant in the multiple strategy meetings held there.{{book ref|sa3|111}} After Dalinar suggested sending [[Alethi]] battalions to Thaylenah, Kdralk was the one to point out that strategy works differently on the sea than on land.{{book ref|sa3|107}} When Dalinar revisited Thaylen City to examine its defenses, he was part of the group that was showing him around. During the subsequent meeting, he made a point of sitting next to [[Renarin]].{{book ref|sa3|111}}

During the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]], Kdralk took part in the fighting. After [[Adolin]] managed to return to the [[Physical Realm]], he met with him, and together they pushed onward to aid Fen and [[Kmakl]] in a different part of the city. After they managed to join them, Fen sent Kdralk to recover the [[Shardblade]] of a fallen Thaylen Shardbearer, [[Estnatil]], who had died when a [[Thunderclast]] had broken through the wall. He was additionally told by Adolin to try and hold the city's Low Ward against [[Odium]]'s forces.{{book ref|sa3|120}}

His ultimate fate isn't specified; however, as Fen wasn't seen grieving after the battle, it's highly likely he survived.{{book ref|sa3|121}}

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