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|family=[[House Davar]]
|born={{Rosharan date|1150}}{{book ref|sa1|i|2}}
|spouse=[[Eylita]]{{book ref|sa4|13}}
|parents=[[Lin Davar|Lin]], [[Shallan's mother|mother]]
|siblings=[[Helaran]], [[Wikim]], [[Jushu]], [[Shallan]]
|residence=Urithiru
|world=Roshar
|universe=[[Cosmere]]
|books=[[The Stormlight Archive]]
|first appeared=[[The Way of Kings]]
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'''Balat Davar''' is a [[lighteyed]] [[Veden]] on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa1|i|2}} Balat is born into [[House Davar]] as the second oldest child of [[Lin Davar|Lin]] and his [[Shallan's mother|mother]]. Originally known as '''Tet Balat Davar''', he becomes '''Nan Balat Davar''', taking on the title for the first son and heir to House Davar after his father disowns his older brother [[Helaran Davar|Helaran]].{{book ref|sa2|45}} He is betrothed to [[Eylita Tavinar]].{{book ref|sa1|29}} ▼{{update|sa4}}
| “AmAm I a coward, Scrak? ” ▼| Balat to his axhound axehound{{book ref|sa1|i|2}} ▼}}
▲'''Balat Davar''' is a [[lighteyed]] [[Veden]] on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa1|i|2}} BalatHe is born into [[House Davar]] as the second oldest child of [[Lin Davar |Lin]] and his [[Shallan's mother|mother]] and one of [[Shallan Davar]]'s older brothers. OriginallyAs the second heir in the line of [[House Davar]], he is originally known as '''Tet Balat Davar''' ,. heHe becomes known as '''Nan Balat Davar''' , taking on the title for the first son and heir to House Davar after his father disowns his older brother [[Helaran Davar|Helaran]] and strips him of his position as first son and heir.{{book ref|sa2|45}} He is betrothedmarried to [[Eylita Tavinar]].{{book ref| sa1sa4|13}} He is a guardsman in [[Urithiru]]. He is friends with [[Mraize]], though only knows him as a guardsman named Gobby.{{book ref|sa4| 2913}}
== Appearance and Personality == ▼Balat is a young man twenty-three years old as of {{Rosharan date|1173}}. He has a round face and a haunted look that shadowed him. {{book ref|sa3|122}} He is the tallest among his surviving siblings.
▲== Appearance and Personality ==
It is inferred that as a boy, he liked starting fires. One of these almost burned down the servants building. {{book ref|sa2|27}} He is also known to have cruel habits towards animals.{{book ref|sa2|19}}
{{image|Balat by Marie Seeberger.jpg|side=left|width=250px}}
Balat is a young man, twenty-three years old as of {{Rosharan date|1173}}. He has a round face and a haunted look. He is the tallest among his surviving siblings.{{book ref|sa3|122}} Balat walks with a cane and suffers from pain in his bad leg{{book ref|sa1|i|2}} from an injury caused by his [[Lin Davar|father]] smashing his leg with a poker.{{book ref|sa2|73}}
As an adult he still liked killing animals, not people. Never people. The pain of whatever he killed seemed to ease up his own pain. He did so with cruelty, enjoying each step. An example is ripping legs of a small crab one by one.{{book ref|sa1|i|2}}
Scrak was his axehound pet, which he was close and fond of. {{book ref|sa1|i|2}}
It is implied that as a boy, Balat liked starting fires, one of which almost burned down the servants' building.{{book ref|sa2|27}} He also had a habit of cruelty towards animals.{{book ref|sa2|19}} As an adult, he still likes killing animals, though never people; the pain of whatever he kills seems to lessen his own pain. He does so cruelly, for example ripping the legs off of a [[cremling]] one by one.{{book ref|sa1|i|2}} This interest in death is magically enhanced.{{wob ref|3333}}
Balat's father smashes Balat's leg with a poker and causes him an injury that leaves him walking with a cane. {{book ref|sa2|73}}. Balat still feels a constant, latent ache. {{book ref|sa1|i|2}}
He is close to and fond of [[Scrak]], his pet axehound.{{book ref|sa1|i|2}}
He believes that House Davar is deeply damaged and a "family of cripples" as a result of the death of his mother and the events that followed it. He sees himself as the only one who is normal and unscathed by these events.{{book ref|sa1|i|2}} ▼
▲HeBalat believes that [[House Davar ]] is deeply damaged and a "family of cripples" as a result of the death of his [[Shallan's mother |mother]] and the following events that followed it. He sees himself as the only one who is normal and unscathed by these events.{{book ref|sa1|i|2}}
== Attributes and Abilities == ▼Balat has no magical ability and no particular strength in politics, finance, social skills, or dueling.{{book ref|sa3|122}} His animal cruelty is magically enhanced by a moving force on Roshar.{{wob ref|3333}} ▼
== History ==
{{image|Davar family by zoethatcher art.jpg|side=right|width=400px|With his parents and siblings}}
=== Childhood ===
StillBecause aBalat childwas byborn the timesecond heson reachesof adulthood[[Lin Davar]], he grows up withknown bitternessas Tet Balat. He grows up bitter towards his father , believing that he cold bloodedlyhad killed hisBalat's mother and her lover. {{book ref|sa2|39}} HisHe angerrelieved andhis escape seems to be relievedanger by torturing animals .; it's likely he abused an [[axehound]] pup that his older brother [[Helaran]] gave him as a gift. {{book ref|sa2|19}} ▼Balat is born as second son to Lin Davar and his mother. Because of this, he grows up as Tet Balat.
▲Still a child by the time he reaches adulthood, he grows up with bitterness towards his father believing he cold bloodedly killed his mother and lover. {{book ref|sa2|39}} His anger and escape seems to be relieved by torturing animals. it's likely he abused an [[axehound]] pup that his older brother [[Helaran]] gave him as a gift. {{book ref|sa2|19}}
=== Becoming Nan Balat ===
Nan [[Helaran]] confronts his father,confronted Lin Davar, and leavesleft the house. Though there iswas no immediate change for Balat or his brothers, they seemseemed to constantly grieve his absence, asand no one else daresdared to confrontopenly hischallenge father,Lin. notWhen evenasked whenfor theevidence highprinceagainst sendsLin hisby bastarda sonrepresentative toof theirthe manor[[highprince]], andBalat askswanted someonehis to speak against him. Balat wants themfather to takebe his father,taken but doesdid not dare speak.{{book ref|sa2|39}}
At one of his father's feasts, Balat meetsmet Elyta[[Eylita Tavinar. She is]], the daughter of a Brightlord of lower [[dahn]] than his father. {{book ref|sa2|35}} With the help of Shallan, they startstarted writing and later dating. {{book ref|sa2|45}}
Several years later, asdue to Helaran and Lin growgrowing further apart, Lin startsstarted calling himBalat "Nan Balat," as if he waswere the eldest son of the family. However,When it is not until the Middlefest Fair when his fatherLin receivesreceived a threatening message from Helaran thatat Lin[[Middlefest decidesFair]], tohe disinheritofficially disinherited Helaran and officially changechanged the title of Tet Balat to Nan Balat. {{book ref|sa2|45}}
Though Balat seems to care for his brothers, he doesn’t step up to protect or help them. This is shown when Jushu is taken by debtors. However, Balat gives [[Shallan]] his knife to help get Jushu back. {{book ref|sa3|45}}
=== Confrontation with Lin Davar ===
The first time Balat confrontsconfronted his father iswas when [[Lin]] decidesdecided to forbid Balat's engagement with [[Eylita]]., Hiswhom fatherhe disapprovesdisapproved of the marriage because sheof is ofher lower station. Lin Balat preferspreferred that Balat marry the Highprince's daughter, who iswas in her fifties. Balat mentionsmentioned to his father that he saw Helaran, which makesmade Lin even more angyangry. As punishment, [[Lin]] sendssent a servant to kill Balat's beloved axehound puppiespups. {{book ref|sa2|61}}
Looking at his dead puppiespups, heBalat confirmsconfirmed to himself that he iswas not as strong as Helaran and doesnwasn't consider himself capable of taking care of his family. Shallan helpshelped him make a plan to escape with Eylita usingwith Helaran's help, under the condition ofthat takingthey take their stepstepmother mother[[Malise MaliseGevelmar]] with them. {{book ref|sa2|65}} When they couldn't contact Helaran, Balat decided to only take Eylita and go to the Highprince to testify against his father for his mother's death. Though his father had gained much more power and the accusation might not be as well received, Balat decided that he had to take the risk, as he couldn't be a coward anymore.{{book ref|sa2|73}}
TheyOn werethe never able to contact Helaran. Because of this,day Balat decideswas to only take Eylita and go to the Highprince, andMalise testifyrevealed against his father for his motherBalat's death.plan Thoughand hiswas fatherbeaten hadand gainedkilled muchby moreLin. powerLin sincesummoned theEylita deathbefore she and theBalat accusationcould mightescape, notand be as well received; Balat decides thishe issent a riskguard to take,kill as he can't be a coward anymoreHelaran. {{book ref|sa2|73}}
=== Lin's deathDeath and Aftermath === ▼On the day he was to run to the Highprince, Lin beats and kills Malise who revealed Balat's plan. Lin summons Eylita before she and Balat escape, and he sends a guard to kill Helaran. {{book ref|sa2|73}}
When Balat findsfound out that his father had called for Eylita, he went to confrontconfronted him again. This time , however, his father was cold and aggressive. The confrontation turned to violence , but. Balat was not skillful enough even to hurt himLin, but (he broke his father's hidden [[Soulcaster though)]]. HisLin fatherinjured however managed to injure hisBalat's leg, but wasbefore unablehe tocould hurt him further , ashe [[Shallan]]was tricked him into sipping somedrinking poisoned whinewine by [[Shallan]], which paralyzed , him.and She had to kill himstrangled with her necklace knowing that is he survived, he would not have mercy. {{book ref|sa2|73}} ▼
Nan Balat ran the affairs of House Davar in Lin's place while Shallan pursued [[Jasnah Kholin]] for a wardship. He communicated with [[Shallan]] via [[Spanreed]]. They barely managed economically, and they knew someone would discover their father's death before long. Some men visited Balat and demanded the return of his father's Soulcaster.{{book ref|sa1|29}}
▲=== Lin's death and Aftermath ===
▲When Balat finds out his father called for Eylita, he went to confront him again. This time however, his father was cold and aggressive. The confrontation turned to violence, but Balat was not skillful enough even to hurt him (he broke his father's hidden Soulcaster though). His father however managed to injure his leg, but was unable to hurt him further as [[Shallan]] tricked him into sipping some poisoned whine, which paralyzed him. She had to kill him with her necklace knowing that is he survived, he would not have mercy. {{book ref|sa2|73}}
[[Jasnah Kholin]]at first stepsstepped in to help their houseHouse Davar,{{book ref|sa2|1}} but uponeverything was lost during the rebellionupheaval in [[Jah Keved they lost everything]]. By the order of Mrazie[[Mraize]], heBalat and his brothers arewere saved and taken to [[Urithiru to meet with Shallan]] as a "gift" to Shallan for her services to the [[Ghostbloods ]]. . {{book ref|sa3|122}} ▼After his father's death and with the Soulcaster broken, they made a plan. Shallan pursued Jasnah Kholin and would try to steal her Soulcaster and Nan Balat ran the affairs of House Davar in the stead of his dead father.
He communicated with [[Shallan]] via [[Spanreed]] and kept up to date with her progress. They slightly managed economically, but knew the lies would not last long before being found. Some men visited and in private with him, they implied they knew of his Father's Soulcaster and suggested strongly to return it to them. {{book ref|sa1|29}}
▲[[Jasnah Kholin]] steps in to help their house {{book ref|sa2|1}} but upon the rebellion in Jah Keved they lost everything. By order of Mrazie he and his brothers are saved and taken to Urithiru to meet with Shallan as "gift" for her services to the Ghostbloods.. {{book ref|sa3|122}}
▲== Attributes and Abilities ==
Balat doesn't have any outstanding ability. He doesn't have any magical attribute nor is good at dueling even if he had taken lessons before.{{book ref|sa3|122}} He doesn't have any particular strength in politics, finance nor social skills.
▲His animal cruelty is magically enhanced by a moving force on Roshar.{{wob ref|3333}}
== Relationships ==
{{image|Davar Siblings by Marie Seeberger.jpg|side=right|height=300px|With his siblings and [[Scrak]]}}
=== Shallan and brothers===
At times, Balat had hated [[Shallan]] for being left alone/untouched by the brutality of his father; but he also knew he couldn’t truly hate her. He considered her shy, quiet and delicate. {{book ref|sa1|i|2}}
In the past, Balat resented [[Shallan]] worriesfor being untouched by the brutality of his father, but he also knew he couldn’t truly hate her. He considered her shy, quiet and delicate.{{book ref|sa1|i|2}} Shallan tries to help herBalat, brothers.along Inwith the caserest of Balather shebrothers. She helps him get closer to Eylita {{book ref|sa2|45}} and later encourages him to plan an escape with her. {{book ref|sa2|61}} She endspotentially up possibly savingsaves his life by stopping histheir father. {{book ref|sa2|73}}
After Shallan leftleaves, they keptkeep in touch , theyvia carespanreed. forBalat eachand his other , butbrothers cannotare doused protect the other one.by [[Mraize]] used Balat and her other brothers to keep herShallan on his side. {{book ref|sa3|21}} ▼
Though Balat seems to care for his brothers, he doesn’t really step up to protect or help them. This is shown when Jushu is taken by the people he owed money todebtors. However, Balat gives [[Shallan]] is able to get to him and he gives her his knife to help her get himJushu back. {{book ref|sa3|45}}
▲After Shallan left, they kept in touch, they care for each other, but cannot do protect the other one. [[Mraize]] used Balat and her other brothers to keep her on his side. {{book ref|sa3|21}}
=== Helaran ===
When Helaran leaves the house for the first time, he doesn't think Balat is ready to lead their brothers.{{book ref|sa2|19}} However, several years later, before leaving tofor the war atin Alethkar, heHelaran doesasks ask himBalat to watch over histhe family. Balat considers Helaran to be strong and brave and doesn't consider himself to be as good as he.{{book ref|sa2|61}}
=== Lin Davar ===
Balat is sure his father killed his mother and her lover. He resents forhis becomingfather's a cruel man with him and his siblingscruelty, to the point where he wishes for the Highprince to take him. {{book ref|sa2|39}}. Balat is always afraid of stepping up to him. It is only hisLin's disapproval of Eylita that triggerspushes Balat to confront him;. theLin aftermathcripples ofBalat itwith isa his father crippling him and almost killing himpoker.{{book ref|sa2|12273}}
== Quotes ==
▲| “Am I a coward, Scrak?”
▲| Balat to his axhound {{book ref|sa1|i|2}}
== Trivia ==
* His cruelty to animals, which he useduses for soothing aches, is being magically enhanced by unspecified forces on Roshar.{{wob ref|3333}}
== Notes ==
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