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Gavilar is an ambitious man who is obsessed with the rise of House Kholin and overshadowing the Sunmaker and his legacy.{{book ref|sa3|11}} He wants to lead a sustainable kingdom and doesn't overlook responsibility. He is very knowledgeable of history; he has theories on why Sunmaker’s kingdom did not stand as well as knowledge on the history of some blades including Oathbringer that would eventually be Dalinar's.{{book ref|sa3|11}} He is known for his political skill for making alliances{{book ref|sa3|19}} and is more inclined on tricking the enemy to turn against each other;{{book ref|sa3|11}} however he is doesn’t feel guilty if his strategy included village pillaging or brutal killing{{book ref|sa3|26}} as his best friend and trusted adviser Torol Sadeas would push for.{{book ref|sa3|29}}
 
Gavilar looksslooks regal with his beard combed, glowing gemstones on the fingers and a uniform of newer styles.{{book ref|sa3|19}} He has strong features, a square chin, a black beard with a hint of white, and pale green eyes.{{book ref|sa1|prologue}} He has a set of bright blue Shardplate,{{book ref|sa3|11}} which he often lends to others in favor of wearing a modern suit, and wears a black iron circlet as crown.{{book ref|sa3|49}}
 
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After winning the war, Gavilar took the throne as King of [[Alethkar]]. Quoting Sadeas, "He is exactly what we need" "Hard enough to lead a war; soft enough to be beloved during peace. He has foresight and wisdom".{{book ref|sa3|76}}
 
Gavilar did prove to be a proficient leader, he made sure the vision was towards a Unified KindgomKingdom, and politics were the main tool for doing so. He wanted to ensure Elhokar would be able to hold it together without need of "putting out fires".{{book ref|sa3|36}}
 
He was not soft, but approached things different, using propaganda,{{book ref|sa3|36}} talking to heirs of the highprinces on civic projects, censured Dalinar and Sadeas on losing the Rift,{{book ref|sa3|88}} and even the initial approach towards rebels, trying to scare them by fighting on the borders.{{book ref|sa3|49}} Some highprinces considered this softness or weakness, but we know he was not soft; some examples are his disappointment on knowing Dalinar had spared the heir of [[Tanalan]]{{book ref|sa3|36}} or the way he talked of attacking [[Herdaz]] or [[Jah Keved]].{{book ref|sa3|49}}
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|Gavilar the Majestic, first king of Alethkar in the new Kholin Dynasty, thirty-second highprince of the Kholin princedom, heir of the Sunmaker and blessed of the Almighty. His accomplishments will be lauded by all, and his dominion extends to the hereafter.
|Spoken at Gavilar's holy itermentinterment{{book ref|sa3|105}}
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At Gavilar's holy interment, he was called by the ardent "Gavilar the Majestic" "First King of Alethkar under the new Kholin Dynasty, thirty-second highprince of the Kholin princedom, heir of the Sunmaker and blessed by the Almighty". His body was soulcasted and turned into a sculpture. At the interment, the Alethi highprinces swore the [[Vengeance Pact]] and would go on to fight the [[War of Reckoning]] to avenge his death.{{book ref|sa3|105}}
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