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Highmarshal '''Meridas Amaram''' is a [[lighteyed]] general for [[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}}

 

 

=== 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.