Editing Tanalan's father

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Brightlord '''Tanalan''' is is the citylord of [[Rathalas]], also known as the Rift, in southern [[Alethkar]] on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa3|11}}

==Appearance and Personality==

He has a nasal accent that is common among Rifters. He wears simple steel armor in battle and carries his massive [[Shardblade]], [[Oathbringer (Shardblade)|Oathbringer]]. Tanalan is close to [[Tanalan|his son]], who shares his name.{{book ref|sa3|11}}

Although he shares the independent streak of most Rifters, Dalinar considered him to be a fine enough fellow. Tanalan does not recognize [[Gavilar]]'s claim to the throne of [[Alethkar]]. He is stubborn and fearless.{{book ref|sa3|11}}

==Attributes and Abilities==

Tanalan holds the rank of highlord, placing him in the third [[dahn]].{{book ref|sa3|11}} As citylord, he leads the city of Rathalas, which has a population that numbers in the tens of thousands.{{book ref|sa3|76}} He is able to competently wield a Shardblade, although he does not have Shardplate.{{book ref|sa3|11}}

==History==

Tanalan and Dalinar were acquainted prior to Gavilar's war of unification. After losing a game of [[pawns]] to Dalinar, Tanalan cheekily paid off his bet with small bits of ruby dropped into a hundred bottles of wine, to Dalinar's amusement.{{book ref|sa3|11}}

In {{Rosharan date|1141}}, Gavilar attacked the Rift. At the time, the majority of Alethkar was not yet under Gavilar's control and Rathalas was a stepping stone towards unification. Gavilar, Dalinar, and [[Torol Sadeas]] led the attack on the city. Tanalan refused to submit; he was in possession of the [[Sunmaker]]'s Shardblade, and used it to duel Dalinar. However, Dalinar's Shardplate and fighting skill (enhanced by the [[Thrill]]) allowed him to quickly bring down Tanalan with a surprise charge. When Tanalan's soldiers tried to kill Dalinar, he brought down the platform they were fighting on, mortally wounding Tanalan in the process. Tanalan was then taken to a secret hideout with [[Tanalan's mother|his wife]] and child, but Dalinar followed him.{{book ref|sa3|11}} Upon arriving, the Thrill left Dalinar as he saw Tanalan's son take up his Shardblade to try and defend his broken, dying father. Dalinar took Oathbringer but did not kill the child.{{book ref|sa3|36}}

After Tanalan's death, his son eventually took his title and continued the rebellion, culminating in the burning of Rathalas.{{book ref|sa3|76}}

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