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'''Elhokar Kholin''' is the king of [[Alethkar]] directlyon following[[Roshar]], hisand fatherthe nephew of [[GavilarDalinar]].{{book ref|sa1|5}}{{book ref|sa1|12}}
 
== Appearance and Personality ==
[[File:Elokhar Framed Portrait by Grant Hansen.png |thumb|left|150px| <center><small>by {{a|Grant M. Hansen}}</small></center> A framed portrait]]▼
Elhokar has green eyes.{{wob ref|11453}}{{ref|group=fn|name=eyes|text=In ''The Way of Kings'' Elhokar is described as having yellow eyes. For ''Words of Radiance'' however Brandon changes them to green, so that they would match the color of Gavilar's to emphasize the family resemblance between father and son.}} He keeps himself clean-shaven. His face is "almost too handsome" with full lips, a broad forehead, and a firm chin. He bears a resemblance to his father, though Elhokar has fewer scars than Gavilar did. {{book ref|sa1|12}}▼
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▲Elhokar hasis Alethi, with tan skin and epicanthic folds over green eyes.{{wob ref|11453}}{{ref|group=fn|name=eyes|text=In ''The Way of Kings'' Elhokar is described as having yellow eyes. For ''Words of Radiance'' however Brandon changes them to green, so that they would match the color of Gavilar's to emphasize the family resemblance between father and son.}} He keeps himself clean-shaven. His face is "almostconsidered toovery handsome", with full lips, a broad forehead, and a firm chin. He bears asome resemblance to his father, though Elhokar has fewer scars than [[Gavilar]] did. {{book ref|sa1|12}}
Elhokar suffers from a deep paranoia and fear of assassins, especially after his father is killed. Because of his suspicious nature, he wears his [[Shardplate]] far more often than other [[Shardbearer]]s. He dislikes people mentioning his father, believing correctly that the Alethi often compare him unfavorably to Gavilar.
 
Elhokar is deeply paranoid, fearing assassins every since his father was killed by one, and thus wears his [[Shardplate]] far more often than other Shardbearers.{{book ref|sa1|58}} He also has a strong complex about being compared to his father. He vacillates between extremely spoiled, demanding respect for the sheer fact of being a king, and fearful, keenly aware that he does not measure up as a ruler.{{book ref|sa2|80}} He lacks the spine or accomplishments to stand up to [[Dalinar]] when the latter starts to take more and more power, and the highprinces often talk around him, with Elhokar himself serving more as a unifying figurehead than a true leader.{{book ref|sa2|38}} He has a habit of surrounding himself with sycophants and people intent on using him for their own purposes.{{book ref|sa2|62}}{{book ref|sa3|84}} Perhaps related to that, he seems to have very low self-esteem.
Despite his own uncertainty in his ability to rule, Elhokar is capable of making decisive action and manages to control the [[Highprince]]s, if just barely. He is also a capable warrior, despite being easily defeated by his uncle. His wife [[Aesudan Kholin|Aesudan]] manages the kingdom in his absence.{{book ref|sa2|prologue}}
 
While Elhokar is by no means an exceptional leader, he does have some potential, albeit deeply-buried. Despite his own uncertainty in his ability to rule, he's capable of making decisive action and manages to control the [[Highprince]]s, if just barely. He displays a certain sense for politics, and can, display startling insight into the minds of others.{{book ref|sa2|56}} Over time, he comes to acknowledge his own flaws and take steps to rectify it, starting by trying to learn by example from [[Kaladin]] and becoming more selfless.{{book ref|sa3|12}} He's also a devoted husband and father, and though he can't spend much time with his family, he cares for them dearly.{{book ref|sa3|84}}
Elhokar was a spoiled and somewhat childish character who technically ruled Alethkar, but was not taken seriously by anyone, including [[Dalinar]], who performed most of Elhokar's actual duties. However, Elhokar matures and sees the flaws in himself and his rule. He goes so far as to formally hand off most of his power to Dalinar as highking, while requesting to remain in power of Kholinar, insisting that he is not a terrible ruler, but that Alethkar needs an exceptional ruler if Roshar is to survive what is to come. He also tries to step up and take responsibility as king, and goes to Kholinar with [[Kaladin]], [[Skar]], [[Drehy]], [[Shallan]], and [[Adolin]] in an attempt to recapture the city. On their trip, Elhokar tells Kaladin to save the operation if and when the he himself fails in his duties, admitting that Kaladin is a natural hero, while the he is prone to mistakes. Kaladin notes that this humbled Elhokar is very different from the general impression he had of the king.
 
<gallery caption="Images of Elhokar">
Elhokar sunraiser.jpg | <center><small>by [[Ben McSweeney]]</small></center> Elhokar in [[Shardplate]]
Elhokar by Marie Seeberger.jpg | <center><small>by {{a|Marie Seeberger}}</small></center>
Elhokar.png | <center><small>by {{a|KiebieArt}}</small></center>
Elhokar sketches.jpg | <center><small>by [[User: Sheep]]</small></center> Elhokar in his uniform
Elhokar mirror.jpg | <center><small>by [[User: Sheep]]</small></center> Elhokar and the mirror
Jasnah and Elhokar.jpg | <center><small>by {{a|Casta}}</small></center>Younger [[Jasnah]] and Elhokar
Elhokar by jurassicpencil.png | <center><small>by {{a|jurassicpencil}}</small></center>
▲Elokhar Framed Portrait by Grant Hansen.png | <center><small>by {{a|Grant M. Hansen}}</small></center> A framed portrait
Elokhar by Grant Hansen.jpg | <center><small>by {{a|Grant M. Hansen}}</small></center> Drinking
Elhokar - V. Hierophant.jpg | <center><small>By {{a|taratjah}}</small></center>
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