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|image=Parlin by zoethatcher.jpg |
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|died={{book ref|wb|35}} |
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|died=Tortured and killed by [[Tonk Fah]] in 327{{book ref|wb|35}} |
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|parents=[[Yarda]] |
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|nation=Idris |
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|If you aren't familiar with a place |
|If you aren't familiar with a place you need to become familiar with it." |
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|Parlin to Vivenna{{book ref|wb|9}} |
|Parlin to Vivenna {{book ref|wb|9}} |
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'''Parlin''' is an [[Idrian]] guardsman from [[Nalthis |
'''Parlin''' is an [[Idrian]] guardsman from [[Nalthis]]. |
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== Appearance and Personality == |
== Appearance and Personality == |
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Parlin is |
Parlin is quiet, an accomplished hunter who prefers forests and animals to cities and people{{book ref|wb|9}}. |
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In Idris |
In Idris Parlin wore dull brown clothing that would help camouflage him in the mountains and forests. In T'Telir he wore clothing that helped him blend in there. A bright green hat that flopped down the side of his face and colourful vests. He was tall but not lanky.{{book ref|wb|9}} |
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Like most Idrians |
Like most Idrians he is a follower of Austre and dresses and acts with self-deprecation. he is solid and reliable.{{book ref|wb|9}} |
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[[Denth]] describes Parlin as "quick at adapting to situations" and "trustworthy", making him worth keeping around, though he does admit that Parlin doesn't have the "wit of a scholar."{{book ref|wb|28}} |
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== Attributes and Abilities == |
== Attributes and Abilities == |
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Parlin is |
Parlin is an good hunter and scout. He is able to blend into his surroundings and very observant. {{book ref|wb|9}} He quickly picks up on the customs and mannerisms of the street toughs of T'Telir and adopts both to better blend into the city.{{book ref|wb|28}} |
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== History == |
== History == |
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⚫ | Nevertheless, his skill at blending in with nature translates well to the city. Parlin adopts a brightly colored hat and vest in T'Telir, which Vivenna claims make him look ridiculous, but [[Denth]] points out simply make him look Hallandren{{book ref|wb|28}}. Parlin also takes a shine to [[Jewels]] at one point{{book ref|wb|33}}. |
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|I can’t smell anything but bodies and spices, can’t hear anything but the chatter of people. There’s no wind, no trees, no rivers, just… ''people''. |
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|Parlin to Vivenna{{book ref|warbreaker|9}} |
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⚫ | He is tortured to death by the mercenary [[Tonk Fah]] when Denth believes Vivenna has run away{{book ref|wb|35}}, as only a short time previously he had talked to her on the stairs and she may have confided in him. His body is then left tied to a chair in the safe house in the slums. It works like bait in a trap because when it is discovered by Vivenna it is here she is taken by Denth and Tonk Fah. |
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⚫ | Nevertheless, his skill at blending in with nature translates well to the city. Parlin adopts a brightly colored hat and vest in T'Telir, which Vivenna claims |
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⚫ | He is tortured to death by the mercenary [[Tonk Fah]] when Denth believes Vivenna has run away{{book ref|wb|35}}, as only a short time previously he had talked to her on the stairs and she may have confided in him. |
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== Relationships == |
== Relationships == |
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He is the son of General [[Yarda]]. |
He is the son of General [[Yarda]]. |
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He is the man King [[Dedelin]] would have married [[Vivenna]] to had she not been promised to the [[Susebron|God King]].{{book ref|wb|9}} They were close friends throughout childhood. |
He is the man King [[Dedelin]] would have married [[Vivenna]] to had she not been promised to the [[Susebron|God King]].{{book ref|wb|9}} They were close friends throughout childhood. |
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He is attracted to Jewels {{book ref|wb|33}}. |
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[[Vivenna]] is not in love with Parlin, but she does have affection for him. She views him more as a brother.{{wob ref|6961}} |
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He is attracted to [[Jewels]], but she is only amused by him. She is not romantically interested, as she is already involved with [[Arsteel]].{{book ref|wb|33}}{{wob ref|6961}} |
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|Vivenna|Unfortunately, Parlin, people aren't like animals |
|Vivenna|Unfortunately, Parlin, people aren't like animals |
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|Parlin|I |
|Parlin|I know, animals make sense |
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|attr= {{book ref|wb|9}} |
|attr= {{book ref|wb|9}} |
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== Trivia == |
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* In early drafts of Warbreaker, Parlin was named Peprin and was much more bumbling and innocent.{{wob ref|6717}} |
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* If [[Brandon Sanderson]] could change anything about Warbreaker, it would be to make Parlin a more compelling character. His death should have been more impactful.{{wob ref|7482}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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