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'''General Khal''' is the highest ranking general in the [[:Category: Kholin army| Kholin army]].{{book ref|sa2|5}}
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'''General Khal''' is the highest ranking general in the [[:Category: Kholin army|Kholin army]] on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa2|5}}
   
 
== Personality and Appearance ==
  
== Personality and Appearance ==
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General Khal has yellow eyes and stands with a straight back.{{book ref|sa2|5}} He is bald and and appears limber. Khal is a cautious man, and has his doubts about the strength of the Alethi Throne. As a veteran of combat, he has an understanding of how conflict and terrible situations can unite men.{{book ref|sa2|51}} A seasoned commander, Khal is experienced in matters of war and advises Dalinar on a variety of other issues as well.{{book ref|sa2|5}}{{book ref|sa2|51}} General Khal's dahn is uncertain at present, but as a Shardbearer he is at least of the fourth dahn.{{book ref|sa2|66}}
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General Khal has yellow eyes and stands with a straight back.{{book ref|sa2|5}} He is bald and appears limber. Khal is a cautious man and has his doubts about the strength of the Alethi throne. As a veteran of combat, he has an understanding of how conflict and terrible situations can unite men.{{book ref|sa2|51}} Also a seasoned commander, Khal is experienced in matters of war and advises Dalinar on a variety of other issues as well.{{book ref|sa2|5}}{{book ref|sa2|51}} General Khal's [[dahn]] is uncertain at present, but as a [[Shardbearer]] he is at least of the fourth dahn.{{book ref|sa2|66}}
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== Attributes and Abilities ==
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General Khal is one of the few Alethi to own both [[Shardplate]] and a [[Shardblade]].{{book ref|sa2|66}} As a full Shardbearer, Khal's effectiveness on the battlefield is unmatched by any common soldier, and when using his Shards, he is nigh-unstoppable in combat.{{book ref|sa1|65}} While General Khal's skill with a Blade is unmentioned, he is likely a master, as he is chosen to lead the strike team that guards the highprinces during their meeting.{{book ref|sa2|37}}
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However, his greatest contribution to the battlefield may in fact be his experience as a general.{{book ref|sa2|8}} Dalinar trusts him as he trusts no other commander, knowing that he will be able to advise Adolin in any situation that could arise. Khal is always at the center of the command tent, moving troops around and discussing the most effective strategy with Dalinar.{{book ref|sa2|81}} When Dalinar cannot participate in combat, he often leaves General Khal alone in charge of the armies.{{book ref|sa2|85}}
   
 
== History ==
  
== History ==
 
=== Early Life ===
  
=== Early Life ===
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Nothing is known of General Khal's early life, or how he ascended to his current rank. At some point during his life, Khal married a woman named [[Teshav]]{{book ref|sa2|5}} who gave birth to three boys: [[Halam]], [[Aratin]] and [[Meleran]].{{book ref|sa2|81}}{{book ref|sa3|69}} He served as a general in Kholin army during the [[War of Reckoning]] on the [[Shattered Plains]].{{book ref|sa2|5}} General Khal was in charge of all of the patrols of the [[Alethi]] territory in the Shattered Plains. It is uncertain whether or not he participated in the [[Battle of the Tower]], but afterwards he was the seniormost commander remaining in all of Dalinar's army. As a result, Khal's patrol responsibilities were given to [[Kaladin Stormblessed]] and Khal moved on to more pressing duties.
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Nothing is known of General Khal's early life or how he ascended to his current rank. At some point during his life, Khal married a woman named [[Teshav]],{{book ref|sa2|5}} who gave birth to their three boys: [[Halam]], [[Aratin]], and [[Meleran]].{{book ref|sa2|81}}{{book ref|sa3|69}} He served as a general in the Kholin army during the [[War of Reckoning]] on the [[Shattered Plains]]. General Khal was in charge of all of the patrols of the [[Alethi]] territory in the Shattered Plains. It is uncertain whether or not he participated in the [[Battle of the Tower]], but afterwards he was the seniormost commander remaining in all of Dalinar's army. As a result, Khal's patrol responsibilities were given to [[Kaladin]] and his men, and Khal moved on to more pressing duties.{{book ref|sa2|5}}
   
 
=== Head of the Kholin Army ===
  
=== Head of the Kholin Army ===
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For the rest of the war, General Khal served as one of Dalinar's most trusted advisors. He and his wife attended Dalinar's meeting with King [[Elhokar Kholin]], where they plotted their plan to discredit Highprince [[Torol Sadeas]] and remove him from power.{{book ref|sa2|5}} Khal counseled against directly opposing the other highprinces, believing they had enough strength to ignore the authority of the the Throne. He also worried that the highprinces would refuse the dueling challenges and that Adolin might lose the fights. Khal felt that the plan was too chaotic and had too many ways it could possibly fail. Despite Khal's urging, Dalinar went ahead with his plan.
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For the rest of the war, General Khal served as one of Dalinar's most trusted advisors. He and his wife attended Dalinar's meeting with King [[Elhokar Kholin]], where they plotted their plan to discredit Highprince [[Torol Sadeas]] and remove him from power. Khal counseled against directly opposing the other highprinces, believing they had enough strength to ignore the authority of the throne. He also worried that the highprinces would refuse the dueling challenges and that Adolin might lose the fights. Khal felt that the plan was too chaotic and had too many ways it could possibly fail. Despite Khal's urging, Dalinar went ahead with his plan.{{book ref|sa2|5}}
   
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As Dalinar settled into his role as Highprince of War he moved away from directly commanding armies, choosing rather to send his elder son, [[Adolin Kholin]] to lead them, with the aid of General Khal.{{book ref|sa2|8}} After the attempt on Dalinar's life by the Assassin in White, [[Szeth-son-son-Vallano]], Khal guarded the room in which the highprinces met to discuss the attack.{{book ref|sa2|37}} He wore Adolin's [[Shardplate]] and had command of a strike force that was prepared to enter the meeting room at any moment to dispatch the assassin.
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As Dalinar settled into his role as [[Highprince of War]], he moved away from directly commanding armies, choosing rather to send his elder son [[Adolin]] to lead them with the aid of General Khal.{{book ref|sa2|8}} After the attempt on Dalinar's life by the [[Assassin in White]], Khal guarded the room in which the highprinces met to discuss the attack. He wore Adolin's [[Shardplate]] and had command of a strike force that was prepared to enter the meeting room at any moment to dispatch the assassin.{{book ref|sa2|37}}
   
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As the war dragged on Khal continued to advise Dalinar in matters of both war and politics, including during Adolin's meeting with a [[Parshendi]] [[Shardbearer]], [[Eshonai]].{{book ref|sa2|51}} When Adolin successfully dueled four Shardbearers at once with the help of [[Renarin Kholin]] and Kaladin, General Khal received both Plate and a [[Shardblade|Blade]].{{book ref|sa2|66}} As a Shardbearer, Khal was able to join the ranks of the nobility and so he attended the feast at which it became clear that Sadeas had leaked copies of Dalinar's visions.{{book ref|sa2|67}}
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As the war dragged on, Khal continued to advise Dalinar in matters of both war and politics, including during Adolin's meeting with a [[Parshendi]] Shardbearer, [[Eshonai]].{{book ref|sa2|51}} When Adolin successfully dueled four Shardbearers at once with the help of [[Renarin Kholin]] and Kaladin, General Khal received both Plate and a [[Shardblade|Blade]].{{book ref|sa2|66}} As a Shardbearer, Khal was able to join the ranks of the nobility and so attended the feast at which it became clear that Sadeas had leaked copies of [[Dalinar's visions]].{{book ref|sa2|67}}
   
 
=== Expedition to Narak ===
  
=== Expedition to Narak ===
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When Dalinar chose to lead a war party onto the Plains themselves, General Khal accompanied him.{{book ref|sa2|80}} As the number of skirmishes with the Parshendi increased, General Khal predicted that they were attempting to draw the armies off-course. When Dalinar realized that the Parshendi were now [[Voidbringers]] and attacked them in the [[Battle of Narak]], General Khal helped him lead the armies from the command tent.{{book ref|sa2|81}} He lent his Shards to his son, now a captain, to bolster the troops fighting on [[Roion]]'s front. Khal helped to direct the armies to the [[Oathgate]] when the armies evacuated to [[Urithiru]].{{book ref|sa2|85}}
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General Khal accompanied Dalinar when he chose to lead a war party onto the Plains themselves. As the number of skirmishes with the Parshendi increased during the trip, General Khal predicted that they were attempting to draw the armies off-course.{{book ref|sa2|80}} When they reached [[Narak]] and realized the threat that they faced now consisted of [[stormform]]s summoning the [[Everstorm]], General Khal helped Dalinar lead the armies from the command tent.{{book ref|sa2|81}} He lent his Shards to his [[Halam Khal|son]], now a captain, to bolster the troops fighting on [[Roion]]'s front.{{book ref|sa2|83}} Khal helped to direct the armies to the [[Oathgate]] when the armies evacuated to [[Urithiru]] at the conclusion of the [[Battle of Narak|battle]].{{book ref|sa2|85}} The general was wounded during the course of the battle, but he kept the fact a secret until the retreat was complete. He was placed on leave until he recuperated.{{book ref|sa3|2}}
   
 
=== In Urithiru ===
  
=== In Urithiru ===
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As the Alethi established themselves in Urithiru, [[Kaladin]] asked General Khal to send the most likely members of the army to [[Bridge Four]] to screen them as possible [[Knights Radiant|Radiant]] [[squire]]s.{{book ref|sa3|46}}
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He is wounded in the battle but keeps it secret until the retreat is complete, and is on leave until he recuperates.{{book ref|sa3|2}}
  
   
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[[Kaladin]] asks Khal to allow [[Bridge Four]] to screen any new recruits as possible Radiant squires.{{book ref|sa3|46}}
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He was present while they awaited news from the [[Siege of Kholinar]] and discussed tactics with [[Aladar]].{{book ref|sa3|86}}
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He is present while they await news from the [[Siege of Kholinar]], and is spotted discussing tactics with [[Aladar]].{{book ref|sa3|86}}
  
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He is present preparing for the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]], discussing a potential union of his son [[Halam]] with the princess of [[Yezier]].{{book ref|sa3|111}} Just prior to the battle itself Dalinar hears him shouting for runners for more troops from [[Urithiru]].{{book ref|sa3|115}} After going back to [[Urithiru]] to collect more troops with his son, a surprise attach hits Urithiru and delays their return to [[Thaylen City]].{{book ref|sa3|120}} They eventually return with [[Bridge Four]], [[Renarin]] attempts to catch the general up.{{book ref|sa3|120}}
 
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== Attributes and Abilities ==
  
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General Khal's most obvious feature is likely his Shards.{{book ref|sa2|66}} As a full Shardbearer, Khal's effectiveness on the battlefield is unmatched by any common soldier and when using his Shards he is nigh unstoppable in combat.{{book ref|sa1|65}} While General Khal's skill with a blade is unmentioned, he is likely a master, as he is chosen to lead the strike team that guards the highprinces during their meeting.{{book ref|sa2|37}}
  
   
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General Khal also accompanied the group that went to [[Thaylen City]] ahead of the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]] and discussed a potential union of his son [[Halam]] with the princess of [[Yezier]].{{book ref|sa3|111}}<!-- not sure we actually know this is what they discussed--> Just prior to the battle itself, Dalinar heard him shouting for runners for more troops from [[Urithiru]].{{book ref|sa3|115}} After going back to [[Urithiru]] to collect more troops with his son, a surprise attack hit Urithiru and delayed their return to [[Thaylen City]].{{book ref|sa3|120}} They eventually returned with the rest of [[Bridge Four]] along with two thousand soldiers; upon their arrival, [[Renarin]] attempted to catch the general up.{{book ref|sa3|120}}
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However, his greatest contribution to the battlefield may in fact be his experience as a general.{{book ref|sa2|8}} Dalinar trusts him as he trusts no other commander, knowing that he will be able to advise Adolin in any situation that could arise. Khal is always at the center of the command tent, moving troops around and discussing the most effective strategy with Dalinar.{{book ref|sa2|81}} In Dalinar's absence, he often leaves General Khal alone in charge of the armies.{{book ref|sa2|85}}
  
   
 
== Notes ==
  
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General Khal
Khal by Dragontrill.jpg
by Dragontrill
Family
Spouse Teshav
Children Halam, Aratin, Meleran
Relatives Idani
Abilities Shardbearer
Profession Military officer
Groups Kholin army
Residence Urithiru
Nationality Alethi
Homeworld Roshar
Universe Cosmere
First Appeared Words of Radiance

General Khal is the highest ranking general in the Kholin army on Roshar.[1]

Personality and Appearance

General Khal has yellow eyes and stands with a straight back.[1] He is bald and appears limber. Khal is a cautious man and has his doubts about the strength of the Alethi throne. As a veteran of combat, he has an understanding of how conflict and terrible situations can unite men.[2] Also a seasoned commander, Khal is experienced in matters of war and advises Dalinar on a variety of other issues as well.[1][2] General Khal's dahn is uncertain at present, but as a Shardbearer he is at least of the fourth dahn.[3]

Attributes and Abilities

General Khal is one of the few Alethi to own both Shardplate and a Shardblade.[3] As a full Shardbearer, Khal's effectiveness on the battlefield is unmatched by any common soldier, and when using his Shards, he is nigh-unstoppable in combat.[4] While General Khal's skill with a Blade is unmentioned, he is likely a master, as he is chosen to lead the strike team that guards the highprinces during their meeting.[5]

However, his greatest contribution to the battlefield may in fact be his experience as a general.[6] Dalinar trusts him as he trusts no other commander, knowing that he will be able to advise Adolin in any situation that could arise. Khal is always at the center of the command tent, moving troops around and discussing the most effective strategy with Dalinar.[7] When Dalinar cannot participate in combat, he often leaves General Khal alone in charge of the armies.[8]

History

Early Life

Nothing is known of General Khal's early life or how he ascended to his current rank. At some point during his life, Khal married a woman named Teshav,[1] who gave birth to their three boys: Halam, Aratin, and Meleran.[7][9] He served as a general in the Kholin army during the War of Reckoning on the Shattered Plains. General Khal was in charge of all of the patrols of the Alethi territory in the Shattered Plains. It is uncertain whether or not he participated in the Battle of the Tower, but afterwards he was the seniormost commander remaining in all of Dalinar's army. As a result, Khal's patrol responsibilities were given to Kaladin and his men, and Khal moved on to more pressing duties.[1]

Head of the Kholin Army

For the rest of the war, General Khal served as one of Dalinar's most trusted advisors. He and his wife attended Dalinar's meeting with King Elhokar Kholin, where they plotted their plan to discredit Highprince Torol Sadeas and remove him from power. Khal counseled against directly opposing the other highprinces, believing they had enough strength to ignore the authority of the throne. He also worried that the highprinces would refuse the dueling challenges and that Adolin might lose the fights. Khal felt that the plan was too chaotic and had too many ways it could possibly fail. Despite Khal's urging, Dalinar went ahead with his plan.[1]

As Dalinar settled into his role as Highprince of War, he moved away from directly commanding armies, choosing rather to send his elder son Adolin to lead them with the aid of General Khal.[6] After the attempt on Dalinar's life by the Assassin in White, Khal guarded the room in which the highprinces met to discuss the attack. He wore Adolin's Shardplate and had command of a strike force that was prepared to enter the meeting room at any moment to dispatch the assassin.[5]

As the war dragged on, Khal continued to advise Dalinar in matters of both war and politics, including during Adolin's meeting with a Parshendi Shardbearer, Eshonai.[2] When Adolin successfully dueled four Shardbearers at once with the help of Renarin Kholin and Kaladin, General Khal received both Plate and a Blade.[3] As a Shardbearer, Khal was able to join the ranks of the nobility and so attended the feast at which it became clear that Sadeas had leaked copies of Dalinar's visions.[10]

Expedition to Narak

General Khal accompanied Dalinar when he chose to lead a war party onto the Plains themselves. As the number of skirmishes with the Parshendi increased during the trip, General Khal predicted that they were attempting to draw the armies off-course.[11] When they reached Narak and realized the threat that they faced now consisted of stormforms summoning the Everstorm, General Khal helped Dalinar lead the armies from the command tent.[7] He lent his Shards to his son, now a captain, to bolster the troops fighting on Roion's front.[12] Khal helped to direct the armies to the Oathgate when the armies evacuated to Urithiru at the conclusion of the battle.[8] The general was wounded during the course of the battle, but he kept the fact a secret until the retreat was complete. He was placed on leave until he recuperated.[13]

In Urithiru

As the Alethi established themselves in Urithiru, Kaladin asked General Khal to send the most likely members of the army to Bridge Four to screen them as possible Radiant squires.[14]

He was present while they awaited news from the Siege of Kholinar and discussed tactics with Aladar.[15]

General Khal also accompanied the group that went to Thaylen City ahead of the Battle of Thaylen Field and discussed a potential union of his son Halam with the princess of Yezier.[16] Just prior to the battle itself, Dalinar heard him shouting for runners for more troops from Urithiru.[17] After going back to Urithiru to collect more troops with his son, a surprise attack hit Urithiru and delayed their return to Thaylen City.[18] They eventually returned with the rest of Bridge Four along with two thousand soldiers; upon their arrival, Renarin attempted to catch the general up.[18]

Notes

  1. ↑ a b c d e f Words of Radiance chapter 5#
  2. ↑ a b c Words of Radiance chapter 51#
  3. ↑ a b c Words of Radiance chapter 66#
  4. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 65#
  5. ↑ a b Words of Radiance chapter 37#
  6. ↑ a b Words of Radiance chapter 8#
  7. ↑ a b c Words of Radiance chapter 81#
  8. ↑ a b Words of Radiance chapter 85#
  9. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 69#
  10. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 67#
  11. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 80#
  12. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 83#
  13. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 2#
  14. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 46#
  15. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 86#
  16. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 111#
  17. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 115#
  18. ↑ a b Oathbringer chapter 120#
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