Difference between revisions of "Meridas Amaram"

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.