Difference between revisions of "Elhokar Kholin"

 

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== History ==

===War of Reckoning===

After the assassination of Gavilar, Elhokar vows to avenge his father by waging war against the Parshendi, who claimed responsibility for the king's death. He makes the highprinces swear to the [[Vengeance Pact]] to help him in his conquest, thereby managing to keep his kingdom together for now. Due to Elhokar's youth and paranoia his ability to rule was questioned by those under his rule and he maintained a weakened authority over the ten Highprinces. The King's paranoia stemmed from the assassination of his father and he feared that he would meet the same fate, although he overcompensated on the battlefield and often acted recklessly to the dismay of his family and guards.{{book ref|sa1|12}} This paranoia was furthered by his ability to see strange creatures (almost certainly [[cryptic|Cryptics]]) in mirrors.{{book ref|sa1|58}}

After recovering from the attempt on his life. Elhokar moves to [[Urithiru]] and gives his blessing to Dalinar and Navani's marriage.{{book ref|sa3|4}} He later tries to abdicate in favor of Dalinar, but they settle on the title of Highking, giving Dalinar authority over Elhokar and his kingdom. They agree to keep this unofficial until [[Kholinar]] has been freed and they are sure Elhokar still has an Alethkar to rule over.{{book ref|sa3|12}}

 

===Death===

Shortly before his death, [[Shallan]] sketches Elhokar as a righteous and proud king and Elhokar, moved by the drawing, is inspired to be a good ruler for his people, despite all the faults he finds within himself. He is clutching this drawing when he is killed, using it as inspiration to become a Radiant. Unfortunately for the king, he is stabbed to death while speaking the First Ideal, unable to complete the words in time to save himself.