Editing Laral Roshone

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|introduced=[[The Way of Kings]]

'''Laral Roshone''' is the citylady of [[Hearthstone]].{{book ref|sa4|18}} She is the daughter of former citylord [[Wistiow]]{{book ref|sa1|16}} and widow of former citylord [[Roshone]] in [[Hearthstone]] on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa1|37}}{{book ref|sa4|8}}

While Hearthstone was occupied by the [[Fused]], Laral wore a simple servant's dress, along with a gloved safe hand instead of a sleeve.{{book ref|sa4|1}}

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Laral was a childhood friend of [[Kaladin]]'s while they grew up together in Hearthstone; they played together, and Kaladin often ate with her in the kitchens of her father's mansion.{{book ref|sa1|37}} As they both matured, she began to flirt with him and he began to return her feelings. One day, she, Kaladin, and [[Tien]] were out hunting [[lurg]]s when they noticed a group of boys congregating idly instead of worming the [[lavis]] polyps. Laral led Kaladin down to the others and thrust him into what was a very confusing confrontation for him, before returning home after [[Jost]] beat Kaladin with his quarterstaff.{{book ref|sa1|16}} Her father, who had been ill for several days,{{book ref|sa1|37}} died that day while he was tended to by [[Lirin]].{{book ref|sa1|16}} Laral inherited the rest of Wistiow's wealth and was given a dowry by Highprince [[Torol Sadeas]] in lieu of the authority over Hearthstone and her father's old property.{{book ref|sa1|37}}

=== The Occupation of Hearthstone ===

Laral conspired with [[Lirin]] to protect the [[Herdazian]] General known as The [[Dieno|Mink]], who was posing as a refugee. The plan is interrupted as [[Lezian]] arrives. [[Kaladin]] is revealed to be amongst the refugees, instigating a battle.{{book ref|sa4|1}} During the battle, Laral's home (the citylord's manor) is burned by [[Lezian]].{{book ref|sa4|7}} Laral's husband [[Roshone]] is killed by [[Vyre]] within the manor.{{book ref|sa4|8}}

Laral is evacuated via The ''[[Fourth Bridge]]'' to Urithiru. Under [[Jasnah]]'s new inheritance laws, [[Laral]] gained the title of citylady of [[Hearthstone]], which entitled her to meet Queen Jasnah at [[Urithiru]].{{book ref|sa4|18}}

=== Roshone ===

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When Roshone was been given authority over Hearthstone, including possession of the mansion and surrounding lands, Highprince Sadeas gave Laral a dowry in compensation. Because of this, Roshone saw the need of marrying her into her family.{{book ref|sa1|37}} She was originally engaged to his son, Rillir, but after his death in a hunting accident, this engagement was made to Roshone himself.{{book ref|sa1|44}}

By the time of the True Desolation, Laral and Roshone had been married for several years. She claims satisfaction with the agreement and even defends him before Kaladin when he spoke ill of her husband. She seems to have used the marriage to become politically engaged and has strong loyalty from their soldiers.{{book ref|sa3|7}}

Laral and Roshone's children, twins, were evacuated from Hearthstone and now reside in Urithiru. When Roshone dies, Laral inherits the title of Citylady under Jasnah's new inheritance laws.{{book ref|sa4|18}}

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