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<!--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!)-->
Adolin and his brother Renarin accompany King [[Elhokar]] and the Highprinces Dalinar, [[Torol Sadeas|Sadeas]] and [[Vamah]] on a chasmfiend hunt and Adolin spends the early part of the trip worrying about the state of his father’s mind and his reputation. He worries that Sadeas will make a move against his father now that Dalinar is appearing weak the eyes of Alethi society. Because of his suspicions he constantly remains close to the front of the procession for the purposes of eavesdropping. All the while it is he who has effective command of the Kholin army, setting up outriders and scouts the way his father would want even if he feels they are unnecessary. This is a situation that is becoming more frequent as Dalinar has been giving him command more often. Adolin also detests the restrictions and limitations the [[Alethi Codes of War]] have placed on his duelling, something else his father has been insisting on.{{ref|b|twok|c|12}}
Dalinar reveals he’s thinking of leaving the Shattered Plains Adolin is flabbergasted and vehemently opposed to the idea, not only because it is un-Alethi in its conception but also in concern for his father’s reputation. He even suggests striking at the [[Parshendi]] rather than simply playing games like the other highprinces are doing.{{ref|b|twok|c|12}} When the [[chasmfiend]] appears on the wrong plateau, threatening unarmed attendants, guests and scribes, Adolin helps his father and Elhokar kill it. During the fight he is knocked down and when he rises to protect the King his father gets there first and Adolin is momentarily awed by seeing his father display the prowess that earned him the title of [[Blackthorn]].{{ref|b|twok|c|13}}
Adolin is incredibly loyal to his father despite not always seeing eye-to-eye with him and is certainly unafraid to voice his opinions{{ref|b|twok|c|24}}. Despite his opposing views he remains steadfastly obedient, listening to his father and following the codes{{ref|b|twok|c|22}} even if he does not necessarily believe in them or wish to obey them. He shows an unwillingness to become the highprince when Dalinar considers stepping aside in favour of him, still intensely loyal to his father{{ref|b|twok|c|52}}. His skepticism surrounding the codes eventually changes and Adolin begins to understand their purpose. He grows to become a better leader because of this and at the same time he grows further away from the people he once considered to be friends{{ref|b|twok|c|58}}.
He deeply cares about his family and one of the few times Adolin admits to being frightened is seeing his father looking fragile and worn down{{ref|b|twok|c|28}}. Adolin even allows the four-on-one duel to continue when [[Relis Ruthar]] threatens to have [[Abrobadar]] ‘’accidentally” kill [[Renarin]]{{ref|b|sa2|c|56}}. He is also quick to defend Renarin when [[Torol Sadeas|Sadeas]] insults his younger brother{{ref|b|twok|c|15}}. Adolin seems to have had a good relationship with his deceased mother as well, carrying a chain that once belonged to her for good luck during duels.{{ref|b|sa2|c|14}}
He is impulsive, often having to be held back by Renarin or rebuked by his father{{ref|b|sa2|c|12}}{{ref|b|twok|c|15}}. Sadeas even refers to him as a “firebrand”{{ref|b|twok|c|15}}. This impulsiveness of his has lead to him throwing Kaladin across the practice grounds while sparring{{ref|b|sa2|c|18}}, accidentally allowing Relis Ruthar to set him up in a one-on-four duel{{ref|b|sa2|c|53}} and contributed in some part to his snapping and murdering Sadeas.{{ref|b|sa2|c|89}}
Adolin has a series of traditions he performs before any duel he fights. While in the preparation room, which is used primarily for meditation, he talks to his unnamed blade before continuing on to the staging room where his armourers help him into his Shardplate. [[Navani]] normally paints a glyphward for him though by his final duel he has move to having [[Shallan]] paint them for him. Finally [[Renarin]] will check to make sure Adolin has eaten chicken at some point before the duel and that he has their mother’s chain on his person. {{ref|b|sa2|c|14}} Navani passes these off as superstitions which Adolin denies. However before his final duel, when he forgot his mother’s chain, both he and Renarin appear visually shaken. By the time his armourers have finished though he seems mostly recovered. {{ref|b|sa2|c|56}}
Adolin has employed various Shardblade Stances in his duels, though he relies most heavily on [[Windstance]], and diverse tactics. In the duel against [[Resi]], which is disguised as a friendly match, Adolin implements the defensive and offensive forms of Windstance, his style described as dancing{{ref|b|twok|c|58}}. Against [[Salinor Eved]] he switches to using [[Ironstance]] as well as employing elements of hand to hand combat for a rather brutal display, much to the ire of Highjudge [[Istow]]. {{ref|b|sa2|c|14}} While fighting against [[Eranniv]] [[Torol Sadeas]] notes that Adolin is fighting far below his own capacity {{ref|b|sa2|c|29}}, making it seem like a close fight. Against [[Elit Ruthar]] Adolin employs Windstance again, focusing on precision while implementing a tactic of exhausting Elit’s plate of stormlight until it can no longer move. {{ref|b|sa2|c|53}}
In the final duel against Elit, [[Relis Ruthar]], [[Abrobadar]] and [[Jakamav]] Adolin relies most heavily on Windstance, as it is the most effective against multiple many opponents. At one point he backs himself up against a wall to protect his back. {{ref|b|sa2|c|56}} Once [[Kaladin]] joins the duel he remarks that two opponents actually seem like an even match for Adolin. {{ref|b|sa2|c|57}} By the end of the duel Adolin is pinned beneath Jakamav and holding him in a wrestling grip.
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