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'''Skar''' is a member of [[Bridge Four]] and is company second for the [[Order of Windrunners]] on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa4|5}}
 
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'''Skar''' is a member of [[Bridge Four]] and a [[Order of Windrunners|Windrunner]] on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa4|5}}
   
 
== Appearance and Personality ==
 
== Appearance and Personality ==
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== History ==
 
== History ==
=== Before Bridge Four ===
 
 
Before finding himself on Bridge Four, Skar was a laborer, more specifically a rocksplitter. Wanting more for himself, he aspired to join the ranks of the [[Blackcaps]], Highprince [[Aladar]]'s personal bodyguards. When Skar approached the Blackcaps to join them, they told him that while they did accept [[darkeyes]], they did not accept runts. After some consideration, the Blackcaps told Skar that if he could outfit himself with a uniform, armor and weapons they would consider letting Skar join. As a common darkeyed laborer, Skar had no money or resources to get the equipment he needed. Thinking that the Blackcaps would see him as resourceful and daring, he stole the necessary gear from the Blackcaps' quartermaster. Instead of being impressed with Skar, they branded him a slave and sold him to [[Torol Sadeas]]. Once purchased by Sadeas's army, Skar was quickly put into the bridge crews and he found himself on Bridge Four.{{book ref|sa3|46}}
 
Before finding himself on Bridge Four, Skar was a laborer, more specifically a rocksplitter. Wanting more for himself, he aspired to join the ranks of the [[Blackcaps]], Highprince [[Aladar]]'s personal bodyguards. When Skar approached the Blackcaps to join them, they told him that while they did accept [[darkeyes]], they did not accept runts. After some consideration, the Blackcaps told Skar that if he could outfit himself with a uniform, armor and weapons they would consider letting Skar join. As a common darkeyed laborer, Skar had no money or resources to get the equipment he needed. Thinking that the Blackcaps would see him as resourceful and daring, he stole the necessary gear from the Blackcaps' quartermaster. Instead of being impressed with Skar, they branded him a slave and sold him to [[Torol Sadeas]]. Once purchased by Sadeas's army, Skar was quickly put into the bridge crews and he found himself on Bridge Four.{{book ref|sa3|46}}
 
=== Bridge Four ===
 
   
 
{{image|WOKLB - Part5 End by Steve Argyle.jpg|side=left|width=250px|Eating stew with Bridge Four}}
 
{{image|WOKLB - Part5 End by Steve Argyle.jpg|side=left|width=250px|Eating stew with Bridge Four}}
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While thinking on his future role in Bridge Four, Skar engaged in conversation with the scout [[Lyn]], who was chosen as a possible candidate to join the Windrunners. Lyn shared Skar's frustration about not being able to absorb Stormlight. Instead of telling Lyn to not feel sorry for herself, he told her the story of when Kaladin first absorbed Stormlight. It was the bridge run in which Bridge Four was a target for Parshendi arrows, and it was getting particularly bloody. Skar was in the second row, and the man in front of him stood beside Kaladin. The man in front of Skar fell, and Skar knew for certainty that he would fall next, as he was then fully exposed. Just as he came to peace with dying, the arrows that were shot at him swerved and hit next to Kaladin instead; Kaladin had drawn the arrows towards himself unconsciously, thus saving Skar's life. Skar asked Lyn why she wanted to be a Windrunner, and she responded by saying that she wanted to soar. Skar told her that that wasn't good enough, that Kaladin wasn't thinking about flying or being left out when he first gained his powers: he was thinking about saving the Bridge Four, about saving Skar. He told Lyn that she needed to make the most of the opportunity, to seize hold of it and try her best. Skar told her that if she didn't and gave up instead, then she had no right to complain. As Lyn was contemplating Skar's words, she sucked in Stormlight. After she did this Skar mused if that was his lot - being a teacher or facilitator to people wanting to become Radiants. Walking over to Rock, Skar asked him if he could help cook, since he probably would never become a Windrunner. While discussing this Rock noted that Skar was glowing. Skar had finally drawn in and absorbed Stormlight, becoming a full squire to the Windrunners.{{book ref|sa3|46}}
 
While thinking on his future role in Bridge Four, Skar engaged in conversation with the scout [[Lyn]], who was chosen as a possible candidate to join the Windrunners. Lyn shared Skar's frustration about not being able to absorb Stormlight. Instead of telling Lyn to not feel sorry for herself, he told her the story of when Kaladin first absorbed Stormlight. It was the bridge run in which Bridge Four was a target for Parshendi arrows, and it was getting particularly bloody. Skar was in the second row, and the man in front of him stood beside Kaladin. The man in front of Skar fell, and Skar knew for certainty that he would fall next, as he was then fully exposed. Just as he came to peace with dying, the arrows that were shot at him swerved and hit next to Kaladin instead; Kaladin had drawn the arrows towards himself unconsciously, thus saving Skar's life. Skar asked Lyn why she wanted to be a Windrunner, and she responded by saying that she wanted to soar. Skar told her that that wasn't good enough, that Kaladin wasn't thinking about flying or being left out when he first gained his powers: he was thinking about saving the Bridge Four, about saving Skar. He told Lyn that she needed to make the most of the opportunity, to seize hold of it and try her best. Skar told her that if she didn't and gave up instead, then she had no right to complain. As Lyn was contemplating Skar's words, she sucked in Stormlight. After she did this Skar mused if that was his lot - being a teacher or facilitator to people wanting to become Radiants. Walking over to Rock, Skar asked him if he could help cook, since he probably would never become a Windrunner. While discussing this Rock noted that Skar was glowing. Skar had finally drawn in and absorbed Stormlight, becoming a full squire to the Windrunners.{{book ref|sa3|46}}
   
=== Kholinar mission ===
 
 
Skar was chosen by Kaladin to be a part of the mission to travel to [[Kholinar]] and assess its current status. On the trip there he displayed some basic understanding of Lashes, as he and Drehy helped Kaladin keep everyone on the mission in the air.{{book ref|sa3|60}}
 
Skar was chosen by Kaladin to be a part of the mission to travel to [[Kholinar]] and assess its current status. On the trip there he displayed some basic understanding of Lashes, as he and Drehy helped Kaladin keep everyone on the mission in the air.{{book ref|sa3|60}}
   
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After the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]], Kaladin traveled to a cave on a coast in [[Alethkar]] on information received via [[spanreed]]. Upon entering the cave, he found that Skar and Drehy had survived the Battle of Kholinar, having covered their tattoos and scars with ash. Not only had they survived, they had also managed to protect Elhokar's son and the heir to the Alethi throne, [[Gavinor]], as well as [[Vathah]] and the rest of [[Shallan]]'s followers and a small group of other refugees.{{book ref|sa3|122}}
 
After the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]], Kaladin traveled to a cave on a coast in [[Alethkar]] on information received via [[spanreed]]. Upon entering the cave, he found that Skar and Drehy had survived the Battle of Kholinar, having covered their tattoos and scars with ash. Not only had they survived, they had also managed to protect Elhokar's son and the heir to the Alethi throne, [[Gavinor]], as well as [[Vathah]] and the rest of [[Shallan]]'s followers and a small group of other refugees.{{book ref|sa3|122}}
 
=== After Kholinar ===
 
Skar married [[Ristina]], a scribe, and Bridge Four was present at the wedding.{{book ref|sa4|12}} He was a part of the expedition to [[Hearthstone]] on the [[Fourth Bridge]] and fought the [[Heavenly Ones]] there along with other Windrunners. Skar volunteered to accompany Rock and his family on their return to the Horneater Peaks, and left about four weeks before Kaladin began working as a surgeon.{{book ref|sa4|18}} He was promoted to the role of company second once Kaladin stepped down - this job's responsibilities included overseeing and leading the Windrunners on missions.{{book ref|sa4|15}} Once they returned to the Shattered Plains, Skar and Drehy gave Kaladin the news that Rock wouldn't be coming back. Skar returned to Urithiru after the singer occupation ended and was present at Teft's funeral, along with all remaining members of Bridge Four.{{book ref|sa4|114}}
 
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
*Skar is a cameo of a good friend of Brandon named [[Ethan Skarstedt]], who has a military background.{{wob ref|266}}{{wob ref|3981}}
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*Skar is a cameo of a good friend of Brandon's named [[Ethan Skarstedt]], who has a military background.{{wob ref|266}}{{wob ref|3981}}
* He is planned to play a major role in the Lunamor Novella{{book ref|sa4|12}}{{wob ref|14405}}
 
   
 
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