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{{character
|image=Meridas Amaram.jpg
|relatives=[[Sheler]]{{book ref|sa3|i|10}}
|abilities={{tag+|Shardbearer}}
|titles={{tag+|Highprince|Alethkar}}
|groups={{tag|Sons of Honor}}, {{tag+|army|Amaram's}}
|died=[[Battle of Thaylen Field]]{{book ref|sa3|120}}
|nation=Alethkar
|world=Roshar
|universe=[[Cosmere]]
|books=[[The Stormlight Archive]]
}}
{{quote
| I am sorry for what I did to you and yours. Sometimes, good men must die so that greater goals may be accomplished.
| Amaram to [[Kaladin]]{{book ref|sa2|76}}
}}
Highmarshal '''Meridas Amaram''' is a [[lighteyed]] general for the [[Sadeas princedom]] in [[Alethkar]] on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|twok|44}} A close friend of House Kholin,{{book ref|sa2|58}} and a hero to the darkeyes, Amaram once served as defender of northern Alethkar during the War of Reckoning.{{book ref|sa1|10}} After becoming a Shardbearer, Amaram traveled to the [[Shattered Plains]] to serve his liege, Highprince [[Torol Sadeas]],{{book ref|sa2|12}} and secretly further the goals of the Sons of Honor by trying to return the Heralds to Roshar.{{book ref|sa2|88}}
== Appearance and Personality ==
Amaram typically dresses in a green formal uniform that is always kept neatly pressed, with a sword at his side.{{book ref|sa1|44}} Wearing a true uniform is rare among the Alethi highborn,{{book ref|sa2|37}} but Amaram occasionally will wear a more modern lighteyes outfit for some occasions.{{book ref|sa2|52}} In that instance he typically wears a buttoned shirt under an open jacket with stiff trousers and a stock at his neck. After he is made head of the Knights Radiant, Amaram wears a bright yellow-gold cloak bearing the double eye glyph, symbol of the Radiants.{{book ref|sa2|55}} After he is stripped of this position, he abandons the cloak.{{book ref|sa2|76}} In combat, Amaram once wore silver plate armor,{{book ref|sa1|47}} until he became a Shardbearer, after which he wears his Plate into battle.{{book ref|sa2|29}} Amaram's personal gyphpair is merem and khakh, meaning honor and determination.{{book ref|sa2|47}} They are typically drawn in the form of a [[whitespine]]. His colors are burgundy and dark green.
<gallery caption="Images of Amaram">
Servant of Odium by Petar Penev.jpg | <center><small>by {{a|Petar Penev}}</small></center> Bonded with [[Yelig-nar]], ''[[Call to Adventure: Stormlight]]'' art
Meridas Amaram.jpg | <center><small> by [[User: Botanicaxu]]</small></center>
Amaramportrait.jpg | <center><small>by [[User: Sheep]]</small></center>
Amaram shardblade.jpg | <center><small>by [[User: Sheep]]</small></center>Amaram as head of the [[Knights Radiant]]
Jasnah vs Amaram.jpg | <center><small>by {{a|Jules Aguimatang}}</small></center>Arguing with [[Jasnah]]
Amaram by Marie Seeberger.jpg | <center><small>by {{a|Marie Seeberger}}</small></center>
</gallery>
=== Personality ===
Meridas Amaram is man who prefers to live his life honorably whenever possible. In most public situations, his conduct is above reproach. He refuses to take advantage of defeated dueling opponents, even when it would be socially acceptable.{{book ref|sa2|22}} He speaks to his men with respect,{{book ref|sa1|47}} paying and feeding them well and allowing some to take shelter in his warcenter during highstorms, switching squads with each storm.{{book ref|sa1|51}} He serves his highprince ably, following the commands of his liege, Highprince Sadeas, even if he does not agree with the man's actions.{{book ref|sa2|29}} He is kind to people regardless of their social status, knowing the names of his kitchen girls as well as details about their lives.{{book ref|sa2|52}} Amaram is also something of a traditionalist in his leadership style, setting high standards for the men under his command, requiring that they are always neat when in uniform. Amaram also keeps a collection of flutes, which is unusual for a man.
{{sidequote
| Amaram to Adolin{{book ref|sa2|37}}
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Amaram is a person deeply concerned about his reputation for honor and honesty,{{book ref|sa2|29}} and always acts with the intention of maintaining that reputation.{{book ref|sa1|57}} For the most part, he has done an excellent job keeping up the appearance of his nobility. Among the darkeyes, he is seen as a famous hero{{book ref|sa1|10}} and no one among the lighteyes questions his nobility.{{book ref|sa2|22}} He is considered by them to be the paragon of Alethi honor.{{book ref|sa2|52}} However, some think that his image is a little too perfect and wonder if he is concealing something.{{book ref|sa2|66}} His reputation for honesty is strong enough that others overlook any evidence to the contrary.{{book ref|sa1|57}} However, the revelation that he stole his Shards from Kaladin has damaged this reputation somewhat,{{book ref|sa2|76}}{{book ref|sa2|88}} although to what extent is still unclear. Amaram can also become a little obsessed with personal glory, sometimes trying to avoid the aid of others in order to make his accomplishments seem grander.{{book ref|sa2|76}}
=== Early Life and Gavilar's Assassination ===
[[File: Amaramportrait.jpg|300px|thumb|right|<center><small>by: [[User: Sheep|Sheep]]</small></center>Amaram enjoying a feast]]
Little is known of Amaram's early life. He was born in Alethkar as a member of the third dahn.{{book ref|sa2|52}} His family is distantly related to that of Citylord [[Roshone]].{{book ref|sa1|44}} He became a close friend of King [[Gavilar Kholin]],{{book ref|sa2|64}} as well as his brother [[Dalinar]].{{book ref|sa2|58}} Over the decades, Amaram and Gavilar became convinced that the only way to return Roshar to its past glories is to attempt to bring back the Voidbringers, which they believed would trigger the return of the [[Herald]]s and the [[Knights Radiant]].{{book ref|sa2|88}}
In 1167, Amaram attended the feast celebrating the treaty signed with the Parshendi.{{book ref|sa2|prologue}} Early on during the feast, he attended a meeting with King Gavilar and four other people,{{book ref|sa3|prologue}} potentially members of the Sons of Honor. When Eshonai accidentally walked into the meeting, Amaram invited Eshonai into the room, before leaving her alone with Gavilar. During the course of the feast, likely later in the evening, Amaram and Gavilar stepped away from the festivities to have a private conversation about some unknown thing. Jasnah interrupted their conversation. After Gavilar made a veiled comment suggesting that Amaram and Jasnah be wed, Amaram excused himself from the conversation and left. It is unknown if he spoke to Gavilar again before the king's death.
=== Absendiar Highmarshal ===
While in the warcamps, Amaram spent time working with both Dalinar and Sadeas, in an attempt to bridge the divide between the two. Dalinar tried to convince Amaram to secede from Sadeas's princedom,{{book ref|sa2|22}} but Amaram refused to do so, as he believed it would worsen the friction between the two highprinces.{{book ref|sa2|37}} He and Dalinar still spent much time together though; Amaram visited Dalinar at his stables while Dalinar was supervising his men learning horsemanship.{{book ref|sa2|25}} Despite Amaram's friendship with Dalinar, Amaram continued to obey Sadeas's orders.{{book ref|sa2|29}} He even participated in a plateau run that violated Dalinar's new regulations, but afterwards argued with Sadeas in favor of cooperation with Dalinar and a united Alethkar. After the attempt on Dalinar's life by the [[Szeth|Assassin in White]], Amaram attended the highprinces's meeting on the attack, conversing with [[Adolin]].{{book ref|sa2|37}}
{{sidequote
| Amaram to Sadeas{{book ref|sa2|29}}
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}}
During Amaram's time at the Shattered Plains, he spent much of his time attempting to locate the lost city of [[Urithiru]],{{book ref|sa2|52}} which he believed could be accessed via the [[Oathgate]] at [[Stormseat]], which he thought to be located on the Shattered Plains.{{book ref|sa2|60}} He also wished to make contact with the Parshendi to inquire about the Voidbringers.{{book ref|sa2|52}} He had the Plains surveyed further than even the best Alethi maps. Amaram wrote about all of this himself in the [[stormwarden script]]. He kept all of his research and speculation locked away in a secure room within his buildings, as the knowledge that he could write and the subjects of his writings could be incredibly damaging. He also had dinner with Dalinar, trying to convince him to to explore the Plains more thoroughly.{{book ref|sa2|49}}
When Dalinar decided to officially refound the Knights Radiant, he appointed Amaram as their leader.{{book ref|sa2|55}} That day, Amaram accompanied Dalinar to a menagerie in the warcamps, looking for Adolin. A few days later, during Adolin's disadvantaged duel against [[Elit Ruthar]], [[Relis Ruthar]], [[Abrobadar]], and [[Jakamav]], Dalinar tried to get Amaram to step in to help Adolin and [[Renarin]], but Amaram did nothing.{{book ref|sa2|56}} After Kaladin aided Adolin in his victory, Kaladin used his boon to accuse and challenge Amaram to a duel, declaring that Amaram stole the Shards from him and slaughtered his squad.{{book ref|sa2|57}} In that moment, Amaram recognized Kaladin as the man he had enslaved for the first time. Kaladin was imprisoned for this statement and King [[Elhokar]] demanded Kaladin be executed for this insult.{{book ref|sa2|58}} Immediately after the duel, Amaram spoke to Dalinar, claiming he had refused to intervene in the duel because as the head of the Knights Radiant, he needed to stay out of petty conflicts.{{book ref|sa2|67}}
During this same time period, Amaram heard from his men that one of their drinking companions, a man named [[Bordin]] had escorted a man claiming to be the [[Herald]] [[Talenel]] to the Shattered Plains. Reportedly the man had spoken of a cache of Shardblades hidden in a cave somewhere nearby. Meridas met with Bordin and had Bordin bring him to visit the man surreptitiously, who was being treated in a monastery in Dalinar's warcamp. Upon seeing the man, Amaram decided that he believed the man to be Taln and tried to get him to repeat his previous words, with no success. Worrying that others had heard Taln's words and would
Later, after Kaladin had been freed from his imprisonment, Amaram attended one of Elhokar's feasts, where he was insulted by Hoid several times.{{book ref|sa2|67}} During the feast, he discovered that Dalinar had been receiving visions from the Stormfather when Navani's accounts were released in an attempt to discredit Dalinar. He told Dalinar of this political attack at the feast. He believed these visions to come from the Almighty, a sign that Dalinar was his prophet. He dismissed Dalinar's beliefs that the Almighty was dead, claiming it was a metaphorical death. Amaram also expressed concern that Kaladin had been returned to his place as the head of Dalinar's guard.
=== Departing on the Expedition ===
{{sidequote
| Meridas to Dalinar{{book ref|sa2|75}}
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}}
On the day of the expedition, Amaram accompanied Dalinar as he inspected his troops and their preparations for the departure.{{book ref|sa2|75}} Leaning on his authority as head of the Radiants, Amaram attempted to get Dalinar to reconcile with Sadeas before leaving on the trip, claiming that Sadeas hoped that the expedition would fail and pointing out that Dalinar had no idea where the Parshendi lived. Dalinar ignored requests, much to Amaram's annoyance, as he believed that Dalinar was unable to permanently give away authority to others. Dalinar asked after the results of Amaram's investigation into Taln's Shardblades. Amaram lied to Dalinar, telling him that he believes what Bordin said, but believes Taln's words to be the ravings of a madman. When Kaladin and Shallan returned unexpectedly from the chasms, Amaram avoided seeing Kaladin.
Several weeks later, following the [[Battle of Narak]] at the center of the Shattered Plains and the arrival of the [[Everstorm]], Amaram went to Dalinar's warcamp in a carriage to retrieve Taln.{{book ref|sa2|88}} As he traveled, he wrote a letter to [[Restares]] informing him of the recent events; that the Voidbringers had returned, which he believed would prompt the Heralds to do the same. He arrived at monastery building where Taln was housed, cutting into his cell through the side of the building with his Blade. As he helped the man from the building, [[Iyatil]], an agent of the [[Ghostbloods]], attempted to assassinate Amaram with a blowgun. This attack triggered some of Taln's reflexes and he managed to catch both darts in midair. With her assassination attempt failed, Iyatil fled before Amaram could apprehend her and Taln fell back into his stupor. Amaram then put Taln into the coach and left the warcamps for Urithiru.
===
Amaram traveled over the Shattered Plains towards the Oathgate at Narak, so that he could travel to Urithiru.{{book ref|sa2|88}} During his trip over the Plains, Amaram and his attendants were caught out in an Everstorm.{{book ref|sa3|22}} It is likely that it was during this storm or perhaps another that Odium appeared to Amaram in a vision. Odium showed Amaram the truth of the [[Herald]]s' madness, proving to him that
After the murder of Sadeas, [[Ialai]] names Amaram the heir of House Sadeas. This further perpetuates the tension between him and the Kholin family, notably [[Adolin]]. Soon after, Amaram receives [[Oathbringer (Shardblade)|Oathbringer]], which he inherited from Sadeas. Amaram and most of his troops are suspicious of Dalinar regarding Sadeas' death. Dalinar later sends the troops of House Sadeas to help rebuild and reinforce [[Thaylen City]]. Amaram is unhappy with this, wishing to be on the front lines in the battle against the parshmen. Amaram's frustration with Dalinar, and with himself eventually leads to him submitting to [[Odium]], and turning against Dalinar and Thaylen City.▼
Afterward Amaram arrived clandestinely at the Oathgate, let through the portal to Urithiru by Shallan, along with a caravan and a scavenging crew.{{book ref|sa3|22}} After arriving at the tower city, Amaram remained anonymous until he made himself known to Ialai Sadeas alone. After his arrival Amaram recuperated for a time in hiding. Ialai chose to appoint him as the lead investigator in Torol Sadeas's murder, requesting that Adolin report everything from his investigation to Amaram.
▲After the murder of Sadeas, [[Ialai]] names Amaram the heir of House Sadeas. This further perpetuates the tension between him and the Kholin family, notably [[Adolin]] and [[Jasnah]]. Soon after, Amaram receives [[Oathbringer (Shardblade)|Oathbringer]], which he inherited from Sadeas. Amaram and most of his troops are suspicious of Dalinar regarding Sadeas' death. Dalinar later sends the troops of House Sadeas to help rebuild and reinforce [[Thaylen City]]. Amaram is unhappy with this, wishing to be on the front lines in the battle against the parshmen. Amaram's frustration with Dalinar, and with himself eventually leads to him submitting to [[Odium]], and turning against Dalinar and Thaylen City.
=== Battle of Thaylen Field and Death ===
''Main article: [[Battle of Thaylen Field]]''
Amaram, heavily influenced by Odium, attacks citizens of Thaylen City, while Dalinar and the other Radiants try and minimize the damage. He swallows a gem with [[Yelig-nar]] in it, undergoing a strange transformation hidden partially by his shardplate, and gaining access to all ten [[Surgebinding#Surges|surges]]. He then fights Kaladin with two shardblades (one of them Oathbringer, one of them
== Attributes and Abilities ==
[[File: Amaram by Marie Seeberger.jpg|thumb|right|x300px|<center><small>by [[Coppermind:Artists/Marie Seeberger|Marie Seeberger]]</small></center>]]
=== Shardwielding ===
''See also [[Shardblade]] and [[Shardplate]]''
Kaladin and Amaram's relationship has evolved greatly throughout the years. As a boy, Kaladin looked up to Amaram as a true lighteyes, one of the honorable commanders and leaders from the stories,{{book ref|sa1|10}} seeing the man as a symbol.{{book ref|sa3|10}} During Kaladin's time in the army, his belief in the nobility of lighteyes faded, but his faith in Amaram's nobility remained strong,{{book ref|sa1|47}} even when he noticed problems within Amaram's army.{{book ref|sa1|51}} Kaladin made no impression on Amaram,{{book ref|sa1|51}} even though he had recruited the boy himself,{{book ref|sa1|44}} until Kaladin saved Amaram's life from the Shardbearer.{{book ref|sa1|47}} Amaram was initially awed by Kaladin's actions and stunned by his refusal to accept the Blade. Despite this, Amaram was reluctantly persuaded to take the Shardblade, killing Kaladin's squad and enslaving Kaladin himself.{{book ref|sa1|51}} This caused Amaram some guilt, but he believed that he was better equipped to make use of the Shards. Kaladin was furious and horrified at Amaram's actions, which deeply altered his perception of Amaram and all lighteyes.
{{sidequote
| Kaladin's thoughts on lighteyes{{book ref|sa1|21|}}
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Amaram's betrayal stoked a rage in Kaladin that he found it difficult to suppress.{{book ref|sa2|18}}{{book ref|sa2|25}} This manifested in several ways. Kaladin maintained a specific hatred for Amaram and he was determined to have his vengeance.{{book ref|sa2|2}} Once Meridas returned to the Shattered Plains, Kaladin many times considered murdering Amaram quietly in the night,{{book ref|sa2|41}}{{book ref|sa2|22}}{{book ref|sa2|16}}{{book ref|sa2|44}} straining his bond with Syl.{{book ref|sa2|52}} This hatred eventually culminated in Kaladin publicly challenged Amaram to a duel as a redress for Amaram's actions.{{book ref|sa2|47}} In addition to this, for years afterwards Kaladin nurses a hatred for all lighteyes.{{book ref|sa1|4}} He is convinced that no lighteyes was worthy of trust, and any reputation for nobility or trustworthiness was nothing but a lie.{{book ref|sa1|4}} This makes it difficult for Kaladin to later trust Dalinar,{{book ref|sa2|41}} especially given Meridas and Dalinar's friendship.{{book ref|sa2|16}} When Amaram is appointed head of the Knights Radiant, this makes Kaladin even more reluctant to reveal his abilities to Dalinar.{{book ref|sa2|56}} Amaram put Kaladin out of his mind, and did not recognize the captain of Dalinar's guard until, to Amaram's horror, Kaladin publicly challenged him.{{book ref|sa2|57}} After Kaladin's release, Amaram avoids Kaladin unless forced to interact with him.{{book ref|sa2|75}}{{book ref|sa2|76}} Amaram is still feels sorrow for what he did to Kaladin's squad, but still insists that he would do it again, as humanity needs practiced Shardbearers to have any hope of defeating the Voidbringers.{{book ref|sa2|76}} Upon further reflection, Kaladin's relationship with Amaram helps him to realize that he cannot allow Moash to kill King Elhokar, because that would mean that he too is sacrificing one life for the good of the many.{{book ref|sa2|77}} Amaram now wishes that he had not spared Kaladin's life.{{book ref|sa2|88}}
'''Dalinar'''
{{sidequote
Dalinar Kholin and Meridas had a friendship that spanned several decades.{{book ref|sa2|58}} For years, Amaram promised Dalinar he would eventually come to the Shattered Plains to fight in the War of Reckoning.{{book ref|sa2|12}} Once Amaram comes to the warcamps, he and Dalinar spend a good deal of time together, attending events and having dinners.{{book ref|sa2|49}} Dalinar initially believes that Amaram may secede from Sadeas to join his own princedom,{{book ref|sa2|22}} but Amaram still believes that he can get Dalinar and Sadeas to cooperate in the future.{{book ref|sa2|37}} Amaram believes in Dalinar's ideals about a unified Alethkar, but wishes he would bend some on his principles. He also considers Dalinar to be a prophet of the [[Almighty]] due to the [[Dalinar's visions|visions]] that Dalinar sees during [[highstorm]]s, which gives him a certain reverence for the man.{{book ref|sa2|67}} Dalinar himself considered Amaram to be a man whose honor was beyond question.{{book ref|sa2|22}} He believed him to be such a good man that he initally made him the head of the refounded Knights Radiant.{{book ref|sa2|55}} However, when Kaladin shares the story of Amaram's treachery with Dalinar,{{book ref|sa2|22}} Dalinar investigates Amaram hoping to prove the man's innocence.{{book ref|sa2|58}}{{book ref|sa2|i|7}} When Amaram lies to Dalinar about Taln's Shardblade, unaware that Dalinar is aware of his deception, Dalinar gives Amaram plenty of time to share the truth with him, out of respect for their friendship.{{book ref|sa2|76}} After he confronts Amaram about his lies and Amaram confesses to having stolen Kaladin's Shards, Dalinar's respect and trust in Amaram is completely broken and their friendship is ended. Amaram does not see how his actions of killing his own men is substantially different than Dalinar leading men to their deaths against the Parshendi. Dalinar's misjudgment about Amaram's character causes him to question his decision about refounding the Radiants, wondering if he is doing so in arrogance.{{book ref|sa2|78}} Amaram regrets the loss of Dalinar's friendship, and wishes he had killed Kaladin instead of sparing his life.{{book ref|sa2|88}}▼
| Dalinar to Amaram{{book ref|sa2|76}}
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▲Dalinar Kholin and Meridas had a friendship that spanned several decades.{{book ref|sa2|58}} For years, Amaram promised Dalinar he would eventually come to the Shattered Plains to fight in the War of Reckoning.{{book ref|sa2|12}} Once Amaram comes to the warcamps, he and Dalinar spend a good deal of time together, attending events and having dinners.{{book ref|sa2|49}} Dalinar initially believes that Amaram may secede from Sadeas to join his own princedom,{{book ref|sa2|22}} but Amaram still believes that he can get Dalinar and Sadeas to cooperate in the future.{{book ref|sa2|37}} Amaram believes in Dalinar's ideals about a unified Alethkar, but wishes he would bend some on his principles. He also considers Dalinar to be a prophet of the [[Almighty]] due to the [[Dalinar's visions|visions]] that Dalinar sees during [[highstorm]]s, which gives him a certain reverence for the man.{{book ref|sa2|67}} Dalinar himself considered Amaram to be a man whose honor was beyond question.{{book ref|sa2|22}} He believed him to be such a good man that he initally made him the head of the refounded Knights Radiant.{{book ref|sa2|55}} However, when Kaladin shares the story of Amaram's treachery with Dalinar,{{book ref|sa2|22}} Dalinar investigates Amaram hoping to prove the man's innocence.{{book ref|sa2|58}}{{book ref|sa2|i|7}} When Amaram lies to Dalinar about Taln's Shardblade, unaware that Dalinar is aware of his deception, Dalinar gives Amaram plenty of time to share the truth with him, out of respect for their friendship.{{book ref|sa2|76}} After he confronts Amaram about his lies and Amaram confesses to having stolen Kaladin's Shards, Dalinar's respect and trust in Amaram is completely broken and their friendship is ended. Amaram does not see how his actions of killing his own men is substantially different than Dalinar leading men to their deaths against the Parshendi. Dalinar's misjudgment about Amaram's character causes him to question his decision about refounding the Radiants, wondering if he is doing so in arrogance.{{book ref|sa2|78}} Amaram regrets the loss of Dalinar's friendship, and wishes he had killed Kaladin instead of sparing his life.{{book ref|sa2|88}} Amaram's later appointment to the position of Highprince Sadeas by Ialai does nothing to ease the tensions in their friendship, instead further dividing Alethkar and indicating that Ialai distrusts Dalinar's indictment of Amaram and indicating her opposition to the Kholins.{{book ref|sa3|22}}
'''Gavilar'''
Meridas and Gavilar were extremely close friends. It seems likely that their friendship is based upon their mutual desire to return the Vorin Church to dominance and the Heralds to Roshar.{{book ref|sa2|88}} Even though they were friends, Amaram acted still slightly subordinate to Gavilar, slouching in Gavilar's presence even though Amaram is the taller man.{{book ref|sa2|prologue}} It is unknown how Amaram reacted to Gavilar's death, but even years later Meridas's thoughts turn to Gavilar when working to achieve the goals of the Sons of Honor.{{book ref|sa2|88}}{{book ref|sa2|64}} For his part, Gavilar thought so highly of Amaram that he tried to arrange a marriage between his daughter Jasnah and Amaram, even though she had expressed disinterest in the union.{{book ref|sa2|prologue}}
'''Jasnah'''
[[File:Jasnah vs Amaram.jpg|thumb|right|<center><small>by [[Coppermind:Artists/Jules Aguimatang|Jules Aguimatang]]</small></center> Amaram arguing with [[Jasnah]] in [[Urithiru]] ]]
Shortly before his death, Gavilar tried to set up his daughter with Amaram, and though Amaram expressed interest, [[Jasnah]] was steadfastedly opposed to the union.{{book ref|sa2|prologue}} Between Gavilar's assassination and Jasnah's apparent death aboard ''[[Wind's Pleasure]]'', the relation between them appears to have soured dramatically. When they meet again in [[Urithiru]], Jasnah reacts to Amaram with utter venom.{{book ref|sa3|53}} While he does initially attempt to bury the hatchet, he does so out of political needs, believing that Jasnah controls Dalinar. When it becomes apparent that there will be no peace, the two insult each other in increasingly personal way -- which Jasnah later regrets -- before Amaram storms off.{{book ref|sa3|53}}
'''Adolin'''
Dalinar's heir Adolin and Amaram are on friendly terms, sometimes chatting casually at various events and meetings.{{book ref|sa2|37}} Amaram feels comfortable with Adolin, occasionally giving him small pieces of advice to him, such as advising him to find a wife and settle down. Adolin considers Amaram to be the perfect lighteyed general. However, he has always thought that Amaram seemed too perfect to not be hiding something.{{book ref|sa2|66}} As a result, when Kaladin challenges Amaram to a duel over past wrongs, Adolin believes Kaladin's account and puts himself in prison as well in solidarity with Kaladin.
Following the revelations of Amaram's true nature, Adolin's opinion of him changes drastically. By the time they meet again in [[Urithiru]], he has no compunctions against calling him a bastard to his face.{{book ref|sa3|27}}
=== Other ===
'''Torol Sadeas'''
{{sidequote
| [[Torol Sadeas|Sadeas]]'s assessment of Amaram.{{book ref|sa2|29}}
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Amaram is a loyal servant of Torol Sadeas, despite the fact that he disagrees with many of Sadeas's divisive actions, such as ignoring the plateau run schedule.{{book ref|sa2|29}} However, he does agree with Sadeas that some things can only be accomplished via unsavory methods.{{book ref|sa2|37}} Meridas dutifully remained behind in Alethkar to train soldiers for Sadeas's army on the Shattered Plains, an important but unglamorous duty. Once Amaram became a Shardbearer, he chose to remain a member of Sadeas's princedom, even though he had the ability to secede from Sadeas's princedom and join Dalinar.{{book ref|sa2|33}} Sadeas for his part does not seem to value Amaram very highly, often acting dismissively towards Meridas.{{book ref|sa2|29}} Sadeas is also aware that some of Amaram's honorable reputation is a facade.
== Trivia ==
*Once Moash's eyes are lightened by his Shardblade, they are the same light tan color as Amaram's eyes.{{book ref|sa2|77}}
*In the original draft of The Way of Kings Prime, Amaram wielded two Shardblades.{{
*In a draft of ''Words of Radiance'', Iyatil successfully killed Amaram when he tried to retrieve Taln from Dalinar's warcamp. In that draft, Adolin did not kill Sadeas.{{wob ref|1876}}
== Notes ==
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