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His father and former King of [[Alethkar]] [[Gavilar Kholin]] is assassinated by [[Szeth-son-son-Vallano]] at the beginning of [[The Way of Kings]], prompting the now 'King Elhokar' and the [[Alethi]] to declare war on the [[Parshendi]], who claimed responsibility for the assassination. Due to Elhokar’s youth and paranoia his ability to rule is questioned by those under his rule and he maintains a weakened authority over the ten [[Highprinces]]. Elhokar’s paranoia stems from the assassination of his father and he fears that he will meet the same fate, although he overcompensates on the battlefield and often acts recklessly to the dismay of his family and guards. This paranoia is furthered by his ability to see strange creatures (possibly [[symbolspren]]) in his peripheral vision and in mirrors.
Elhokar Kholin is a [[Shardbearer]], whose Shards were won for him by his uncle, [[Dalinar Kholin]]. His [[Shardplate]] is painted gold and his [[Shardblade]] is called Sunraiser. Despite his own uncertainty in his ability to rule, Elhokar is capable of making decisive action and still manages to control the [[Highprinces]], if just barely. He is also a capable warrior, despite being easily defeated by his uncle towards the end of [[The Way of Kings]].
==Plot==
Elhokar Kholin is a minor character in the Way of Kings, and mainly serves as an unwitting obstacle to [[Dalinar Kholin]] as his uncle attempts to unite the [[Highprinces]]. Elhokar's deep fear of assassination causes him to fake an assassination attempt on his own life by cutting the girth strap on his saddle, in order to trigger an investigation on those who wish him dead. Although this rash action placed suspicion on his uncle, this method did yield results as is was found that weakened gemstones were placed in his [[Shardplate]] by a yet unknown individual. ▼
▲Elhokar Kholin is a minor character in the Way of Kings, and mainly serves as an unwitting obstacle to [[Dalinar Kholin]] as his uncle attempts to unite the [[Highprinces]]. Elhokar's deep fear of assassination causes him to fake an assassination attempt on his own life by cutting the girth strap on his saddle, in order to trigger an investigation on those who wish him dead. Although this rash action placed suspicion on his uncle, this method did yield results as is was found that weakened gemstones were placed in his [[Shardplate]] by a yet unknown individual.
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