Difference between revisions of "Renarin Kholin"

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{{quote|I am not the first hero’s son to be born without any talent for warfare. The others all got along. So shall I.|Renarin Kholin{{book ref|b|twok|c|18}}}}

'''Renarin Kholin''' is a [[lighteyes]] of the [[Alethkar|Alethi]] [[House Kholin]] on [[Roshar]]. He is the second son of [[Dalinar]], and the younger brother of [[Adolin]]. This makes him the nephew to [[Gavilar]] and [[Navani]] and cousin to [[Elhokar]] and [[Jasnah]]. This makes him second in line for the princedom of House Kholin, after Adolin as primary heir.{{book ref|b|twok|c|69}}

While very little of his appearance is explicitly described, it is assumed that he bears a physical resemblance to Adolin. His hair color differs somehow from Adolin's blonde-and-black, but the specific difference is unclear.{{17s ref|4254|post|66703|Renarin didn't get as much of the hair}} He is also distinguished in the fact that he wears spectacles. Like all officers in the Kholin army, Renarin wears his uniform while out in public, though because of his physical weakness, his uniform has never seen battle.{{book ref|b|twok|c|26}}

Renarin is soft-spoken and thoughtful, and tends to pause and consider responses before giving them. This can occasionally make him seem calculating or unnerving to those with whom he speaks, though those close to him know him to be otherwise.{{book ref|b|twok|c|12}} He is shown to be non-confrontational, such as his attempts to avoid Wit's mockery through silence and his attempts to keep Adolin from starting fights. Despite his subdued personality, Renarin shows courage and a desire to be useful, even in situations where he does not have experience or extensive training, such as riding out to help when a chasmfiend attacks despite great risk to himself.{{book ref|b|twok|c|15}} Renarin shows an inquisitive streak as well, especially in regards to fabrials.{{book ref|b|twok|c|52}} On multiple occasions he inspects fabrials around him and asks questions about their functions. Despite this, he is not interested in joining the ardentia to become an engineer.{{book ref|b|twok|c|60}}

Renarin has a "blood weakness" which prevents him participating in activities of great physical stress, including combat. The weakness affects him in episodes, during which he grows pale and his limbs go weak, to the point of trembling or possible collapse.{{book ref|b|twok|c|52}} These symptoms may indicate that the fits are severe anxiety attacks or possibly a form of epilepsy.

As of the end of [[The Way of Kings]], it can be assumed that Renarin now possesses Dalinar's Shardplate, though he has yet to be seen receiving it.{{book ref|b|twok|c|69}} Dalinar assumes that with Shardplate, Renarin's blood weakness will not hinder him or be a danger in combat.{{book ref|b|twok|c|18}} In Words of Radiance, he gains a Shardblade to go with his Plate after Adolin begins dueling once more.