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|Varth to Kaladin{{book ref|sa1|67}} |
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'''Varth''' is a squadleader in [[Meridas Amaram]]'s army |
'''Varth''' is a squadleader in Brightlord [[Meridas Amaram]]'s army.{{book ref|sa1|67}} |
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== Appearance & Personality == |
== Appearance & Personality == |
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Varth |
Varth is a lean, thoughtful-looking man with keen eyes.{{book ref|sa1|67}} |
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Varth is a selfish but practical man.{{book ref|sa1|67}} His ultimate philosophy is to do whatever is necessary to keep himself alive.{{book ref|sa1|46}} He will allow others to die if it helps himself.{{book ref|sa1|67}} Varth is also always looking for a way to turn a liability into an advantage, like he did with Tien and the other messenger boys. |
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== Attributes and Abilities == |
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Varth has some understanding of battlefield tactics, and is used to operating with minimal resources. He is trained in the use of a spear.{{book ref|sa1|67}} |
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== History == |
== History == |
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=== Squadleader in Amaram's Army === |
=== Squadleader in Amaram's Army === |
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⚫ | Varth served as a squadleader in Brightlord [[Sheler]]'s company within Amaram's army{{book ref|sa1|67}} when it fought in a variety of small border conflicts with Highprince [[Torol Sadeas]]'s rival highprinces, as well as the [[Reshi Isles]] and the nation of [[Jah Keved]].{{book ref|sa1|47}} During one battle, Varth's squad was in need of reinforcements, so a messenger boy, [[Tien]], and two other young boys were sent to him.{{book ref|sa1|67}} Tien and his companions knew little of combat, so Varth placed them front and center in his squad's formation. Varth was ordered by a messenger from Amaram to defend against attacks from the east. When the enemy troops reached them, Varth's squad pulled back, leaving Tien and his companions alone at the front, where they were swiftly slaughtered. They broke the momentum of the enemy's charge though, allowing Varth's squad to defeat them. |
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|You work with what you have. If they give me men who can’t fight, I’ll find another use for them. |
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⚫ | Varth served as a squadleader in Brightlord [[Sheler]]'s company within Amaram's army{{book ref|sa1|67}} when it fought in a variety of small border conflicts |
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[[Kaladin Stormblessed]], Tien's brother, reached Varth and his squad moments later and confronted Varth about leaving Tien and the other boys exposed.{{book ref|sa1|67}} Varth explained that he |
[[Kaladin Stormblessed]], Tien's brother, reached Varth and his squad moments later and confronted Varth about leaving Tien and the other boys exposed.{{book ref|sa1|67}} Varth explained that he does whatever is necessary to keep himself alive, and advises Kaladin to learn to do the same. He then retreats to a more fortified position. It is unknown if Varth survived the battle. |
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== Legacy == |
=== Legacy === |
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Varth's words are often recalled by Kaladin later in his life |
Varth's words are often recalled by Kaladin later in his life,{{book ref|sa1|32}} although he strongly disagrees with Varth's principles.{{book ref|sa1|46}} Kaladin was driven for many years by a desire for power in order to exact vengeance on Varth and the men of his squad for sacrificing Tien.{{book ref|sa1|49}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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