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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 father and the 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 ten [[Alethi]] [[Highprinces]] to declare war on the [[Parshendi]] under the [[Vengeance Pact]], after they 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. Due to this ability it is theorised that Elhokar could become a [[Soulcaster]] like [[Jasnah Kholin]] and [[Shallan Davar]], and be able to Soulcast without the use of a [[fabrial]].