| Rust Elthal | |
|---|---|
| Abilities | Shardbearer |
| Profession | Soldier in Kholin army |
| Homeworld | Roshar |
Rust Elthal is an officer and a Shardbearer in Dalinar Kholin's army who fought on the Shattered Plains during the War of Reckoning.[1] He is a limber man with a distinguished face and a thin moustache.
He is the senior-most officer to survive the Battle of the Tower.[1] A few months later, Rust receives his Shardblade and Shardplate from Adolin Kholin, who won them during his duels with the other highprinces' Shardbearers.[2] During the Battle of Narak, Rust and Serugiadis, under the command of Teleb, fight at the head of Highprince Sebarial's army.[3] As the armies retreat to the Oathgate at the end of the battle, Rust helps guide some of Dalinar's bridges into position to span the chasm.[2]