Difference between revisions of "Adolin Kholin"

 

===War of Reckoning (1167-1173)===

====The Chasmfiend Hunt====

<!--In which Adolin trusts Sadeas about as far as he can throw him (which is not very far because no one will let him try, storm it all!)-->

<!--In which Adolin fails at romance spectacularly and worries about his father, two things he is rather famous for. Oh and conducts an investigation into a potential assassination attempt on his cousins life but who cares about that?)-->

 

 

Kadash asks Adolin if he has come to the temple because of the lack of progress he has made on his Calling. Though embarrassed by this fact Adolin instead asks Kadash if Dalinar is going mad or if he is really seeing visions. Adolin informs Kadash of [[Dalinar's visions|the visions]] and how they seem to be about the Knights Radiant and possibly even the future. Kadash is visibly disturbed by the news. He explains to Adolin that Dalinar is not to be mocked and that if the visions are true than it is something between Dalinar and the [[Almighty]] but insinuates rather heavily that it may be PTSD. He tells Adolin that if anyone is to help him it must be Adolin himself as it would be unacceptable for anyone else who is not family.{{book ref|twok|18}}

 

The argument continues with Adolin saying that they can still contain it. If his father has an episode on the battlefield then they will deal with it as it comes. He does not like the fact that even now his father’s decisions, and the decisions he makes for his sons and their house, are being ruled by the delusions. Renarin then suggests that they find a way to prove the visions are true and they send for Navani. While Renarin is gone Adolin asks his father what they will do if Adolin is proven right. Dalinar confesses that a part of him wishes that Adolin was and that it might be better for Alethkar. Adolin then asks about Sadeas, who is nearly finished his investigation. Dalinar gives Adolin leave to prepare for the worst, noting that if he and Sadeas go to war than Alethkar as a unified state will shatter.{{book ref|twok|52}}

 

During another feast Dalinar calls for Adolin to stay close and to prepare for a worst case scenario. Wit had warned him that Sadeas was going to make a move tonight. Adolin informs his father that six of the Cobalt Guard are at the feast and he has installed members of the King's Guard who are loyal to House Kholin and Dalinar at the king’s island. Adolin points out possible avenues of retreat in case they are needed due to his cousin’s increasing paranoia but Dalinar does not believe it will come to that. When everything is set up they move to the King’s island where Dalinar directly asks Sadeas about the results of his investigation. Sadeas clears House Kholin of any suspicion, completely blindsiding Adolin but vindicating Dalinar.{{book ref|twok|54}}

====Disarming the Shardbearers====

<!--In which Adolin is both endearing and a spoiled brat.-->

 

After a highstorm glyphs mysteriously appear in Dalinar’s rooms and during the inspection that Dalinar notes Adolin’s dislike of Kaladin. {{book ref|wor|4}} Before the meeting with his generals Dalinar also notices that Adolin mistrusts the head of their guards when he asks if Kaladin should be waiting outside. This makes Kaladin wonder if Adolin knows or suspects something about his Radiant powers, and comes to the conclusion that the prince is very spoiled.{{book ref|wor|5}}

During a high storm Kaladin finds Adolin looking at a fashion magazine and questions why he would be when all he wears is uniforms. Adolin, annoyed, asks Kaladin if he really needs to be there and when Kaladin explains why asks that he at least leave him and Renarin out of it. When Dalinar asks Adolin if he’s made any progress in his duels Adolin says that he thought others would want to challenge him after Salinor but it seems they’re stalling instead. When Kaladin asks if he has tried anyone in Sadeas’ camp Adolin tells him the only Shardbearer is Amaram. Dalinar says Adolin wouldn’t be duelling him because Amaram might be on their side and possibly willing to secede to the Kholin princedom. Adolin gives out his plan to challenge other half Shardbearers with the argument that this will make full Shardbearers see him as a challenge and that his father will help maneuver them to challenging him. When Kaladin points out the flaws of this Dalinar agrees with him and tells Adolin he doesn’t have to win every Shard in the Warcamps. They simply have to undermine Sadeas and kill him in a duel if they can.{{book ref|wor|23}}

 

 

As part of the second phase of Dalinar’s plan Adolin arrives with a small strike force to help Jakamav and Roion’s forces on a plateau to encourage the spirit of cooperation amongst the Warcamps. Once they get to the chrysalis Adolin discovers the Parshendi have already harvested the gemheart. Adolin spots Eshonai and demands that she fight him. He is surprised when she calls him by name and asks that she be able to meet Dalinar. Fighting the Thrill Adolin tells her Dalinar would want to speak with her and Eshonai tells him she will send a messenger to give the location of the meet. Afterwards he talks again with Jakamav who warns Adolin that if he keeps duelling he will end up losing his shards. Adolin invites Jakamav out for drinking but is told being seen with him is bad for one’s reputation. {{book ref|wor|26}}

== Family ==

Adolin is the first son of [[Dalinar]],{{book ref|twok|12}} and his younger brother is [[Renarin]]. {{book ref|twok|18}} There is near to nothing known about his [[Brightness Kholin|mother]]. [[Gavilar]] is his uncle, Dalinar's brother. [[Navani]], Gavilar's widow, is his aunt, and he calls her ''Mashala''.{{book ref|twok|60}} Gavilar's children, [[Jasnah]] and King [[Elhokar]], are his cousins.

 

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