Difference between revisions of "Torol Sadeas"

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(→‎Personality: "always has been" to "has been for much of his life", as we technically don't know what he was like as say, a little kid. So I removed the certainty of saying)
He is proficient at politics and strategy. His marriage to Ialai is strong because she is also very good at conspiracy, intrigue, and plotting.{{book ref|sa2|5}}{{book ref|sa2|29}} They run their princedom with those same values, and their warcamp reflects this. While he relishes in his position of authority, he has no desire to be king, considering it a job with little praise or amusement.{{book ref|sa3|76}}
 
One of his main goals are the life and stability of the kingdom of Alethkar. He is willing to sacrifice anyone, even those he respects and admires, if he considers them a threat to Alethkar and its stability.{{book ref|sa3|76}}{{book ref|sa1|69}} Though in time, this desire began to be superseded by his lust for war and conflict, making him question if the collapse of Alethkar is really a bad thing.{{book ref|sa2|5}}
 
Sadeas does not believe in the Codes and is sure that compassion and diplomacy are signs of weakness. He believes Gavilar Kholin's death was evidence that the Codes lead to ruin. This was one of the main reasons for him to betray Dalinar.{{book ref|sa1|69}}{{book ref|sa2|50}}{{book ref|sa2|55}}