Difference between revisions of "Adolin Kholin"

After the stop, Adolin left the tower and met the expedition at the Oathgate for the [[Shattered Plains]]. He oversaw the workers packing the last of his armor and weapons on [[Gallant]], who would serve him on the trip. Adolin had to talk to the Ryshadium and give him some fruit before Gallant allowed the workers to load him. When [[Godeke]] asked how many swords Adolin needed, he explained you couldn't have enough as different situations required different swords. He then proceeded to show off every typesword he had with him. After Godeke hiked off, [[Zu (Roshar)|Zu]] joked that Adolin almost liked not being able to use a Shardblade, and showed off hers.{{book ref|sa4|21}}

After finishing with his equipment, Adolin checked on his men, all chosen for their levelheadedness. The [[Stump]] was the last of the Radiants to arrive, and Adolin walked up to the people seeing off the expedition. He watcheswatched as Jasnah supervised a last soulcasting exercise by the Lightweavers. When ready, Dalinar gave a short speech wishing the expedition a good trip into Shadesmar, followed by words from Jasnah and Taravangian. The group entered the Oathgate building. Adolin lingered last to have a conversation with his father.{{book ref|sa4|21}}

Dalinar started by thanking Adolin for taking care of Gallant. Their talk took a turn when they disagreed on whether Dalinar was disappointed in Adolin or not. Dalinar wanted his son to become the best man he could be, while Adolin would rather be his own person without being defined by his father. When Dalinar hinted at Adolin's murder of Sadeas, Adolin thought of the death of [[Evi]]. This made him realize that it was his mother's fate that was the cause of his feelings for his father, whom he couldn't forgive. Despite their diverging views on morality, Dalinar expressed his confidence that Adolin would succeed. HeThe highprince then entered the control building, where Shallan moved them to Shadesmar.{{book ref|sa4|21}}