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|parents=[[Ruthar]], [[Jayla Ruthar|Jayla]] |
|parents=[[Ruthar]], [[Jayla Ruthar|Jayla]] |
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| + | |siblings=[[Ivanar Ruthar]] |
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|relatives=[[Elit Ruthar|Elit]] |
|relatives=[[Elit Ruthar|Elit]] |
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| + | |ancestors=[[Sadees]]{{book ref|sa3|19}} |
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| + | |abilities={{tag+|Shardbearer}} <small>(formerly)</small> |
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| + | |titles={{tag+|Highprince|Alethkar}} |
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|world=Roshar |
|world=Roshar |
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| + | |universe=[[Cosmere]] |
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| − | |books=[[The Stormlight Archive]] |
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| + | |first appeared=[[Words of Radiance]] |
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| + | {{quote |
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| + | |“You win this bout, you take every Shard my family owns. What’s stronger? Your fear or your greed?”<br /> |
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| + | “My pride,” Relis said. “No contest, Adolin.” |
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| + | |[[Adolin]] trying to entice Relis to duel him{{book ref|sa2|37}} |
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| + | }} |
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| + | == Appearance and Personality == |
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| − | He defeats [[Epinar]] to become the dueling champion and then avoids fighting in important duels for about half a year.{{book ref|sa2|37}} |
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| + | Relis has a wide, notably flat face with a squashed nose. He enjoys wearing flamboyant clothing.{{book ref|sa2|37}} |
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| + | == Abilities == |
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| + | Relis is an accomplished duelist, winning the title of champion at the [[Shattered Plains#Warcamps|warcamps]].{{book ref|sa2|37}} He has a complete set of [[Shardplate]] and [[Shardblade]], colored deep black. He prefers to use [[Stances#Vinestance|Vinestance]] while fighting, a stance which is known to be slow and steady with quick lunges.{{book ref|sa2|56}} |
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| + | == History == |
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| + | {{quote |
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| + | |If you’re afraid, you don’t have to duel me alone. |
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| + | |Adolin to Relis{{book ref|sa2|53}} |
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| + | }} |
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| + | During the time of the [[Vengeance Pact]] in the warcamps, Relis defeated [[Epinar]] to become the dueling champion and subsequently avoided fighting any important duels for about half a year.{{book ref|sa2|37}} He refused to duel [[Adolin]] when [[Dalinar]] finally allowed him to begin dueling as part of his tactic to weaken the other [[Highprince]]s by taking away their Shards. Feeling protective of his cousin [[Elit Ruthar|Elit]], he became angry when Adolin then convinced Elit to duel him and made insulting remarks regarding Dalinar's sanity.{{book ref|sa2|37}} After Adolin defeated Elit, Relis confronted Adolin and tried to get the fight invalidated. Adolin responded by enticing Relis to duel him himself, suggesting that he could win back Elit's [[Shardplate]]. Relis initially resisted, but finally agreed when Adolin offered to fight him and "whomever" he brought at the same time. Highjudge [[Istow]] witnessed the agreement, binding Adolin to the duel with the six Kholin Shards (including the Plate Adolin had just won from Elit) on the line.{{book ref|sa2|53}} |
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| + | {{sidequote |
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| + | |What is it? What is it! No, I didn't kill you! |
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| + | |Relis when [[Kaladin]] catches his Blade{{book ref|sa2|57}} |
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| + | |side=right|size=200px |
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| + | }} |
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| + | Two days later, Relis brought three others to the duel: Elit, [[Abrobadar]] and [[Jakamav]].{{book ref|sa2|56}} Relis viewed the duel as punishment for Adolin rather than a matter of honor, but things turned against him when first [[Renarin]] and then [[Kaladin]] joined the fight. He made the mistake of underestimating Kaladin, who was armed with only a spear and wearing no armor, as a threat. First, Kaladin drew Relis away from Adolin and the others and weakened his Shardplate with a Stormlight-reinforced kick. Kaladin defeated Elit while Relis rejoined the fight against Adolin, but he soon distracted Relis and Jakamav again long enough for Adolin to defeat Abrodabar. Near the end of the duel, when Relis saw that Adolin had managed to time his Plate locking up with getting an incapacitating hold on Jakamav, he ran for Renarin. Kaladin caught up to him in time for Relis to swing at him instead, but he caught Relis's blade between his bare hands; the resulting screaming from the blade was enough to make Relis retreat from the arena in forfeit.{{book ref|sa2|57}} |
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| + | After the fight, Relis's father was embarrassed enough to send him back to [[Alethkar]].{{book ref|sa2|66}} There, he fought against the [[Voidbringers]] as they encroached northward into [[Alethkar]]. He attempted to rally the rest of the troops in the country, but they were forced back towards [[Herdaz]].{{book ref|sa3|58}} |
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| − | Relis is protective of his cousin [[Elit Ruthar]], so, after Adolin duels and defeats Elit, Relis confronts Adolin and tries to get the fight invalidated. Adolin responds by challenging Relis to a duel by suggesting that he could win back Elit's Plate. Relis initially resists, but finally agrees when Adolin offers to fight him and whomever else he brings at the same time. Highjudge [[Istow]] witnesses this agreement, with the six Kholin shards (including the Plate Adolin had just won from Elit) on the line.{{book ref|sa2|53}} Relis brings three others to the duel: Elit, [[Abrobadar]] and [[Jakamav]]. Relis views the duel as punishment for Adolin, but things turn against him when [[Renarin]] and [[Kaladin]] join Adolin. Near the end of the duel, Kaladin catches Relis's blade and the resulting screaming from the blade is enough to make Relis retreat from the arena and forfeit.{{book ref|sa2|56}}{{book ref|sa2|57}} |
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| + | At an unknown point, Relis and his brother [[Ivanar Ruthar|Ivanar]] confided in [[Wit]] about their father's physical abuse.{{book ref|sa4|50}} After his father forfeited his title and lands, Relis became Highprince Ruthar. Despite Relis's former antagonism towards the Kholins, he showed willingness to cooperate with them as a highprince.{{book ref|sa4|54}} |
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| − | After the fight, Relis's father is embarrassed and sends him back to [[Alethkar]].{{book ref|sa2|66}} |
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| − | {{quote|Relis dropped the Blade as if bitten. He backed away, raising his hands to his head. "What is it? What is it! No, I didn't kill you!" He shrieked as if in great pain, then ran across the sands and pulled open the door to the preparation room, fleeing inside.|Relis's reaction when Kaladin catches his Blade{{book ref|sa2|57}}}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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<references /><!-- WoR 37, 53, 55-57, 66, 68 --> |
<references /><!-- WoR 37, 53, 55-57, 66, 68 --> |
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Latest revision as of 09:24, 1 April 2024
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| Abilities | Shardbearer (formerly) | ||||||||||
| Titles | Highprince of Alethkar | ||||||||||
| Homeworld | Roshar | ||||||||||
| Universe | Cosmere | ||||||||||
| First Appeared | Words of Radiance | ||||||||||
““You win this bout, you take every Shard my family owns. What’s stronger? Your fear or your greed?”
“My pride,” Relis said. “No contest, Adolin.”
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Highprince Relis Ruthar is a Shardbearer and a highprince of Alethkar on Roshar.[3] He is the eldest of former Highprince Ruthar's sons.[4]
Appearance and Personality[edit]
Relis has a wide, notably flat face with a squashed nose. He enjoys wearing flamboyant clothing.[2]
Abilities[edit]
Relis is an accomplished duelist, winning the title of champion at the warcamps.[2] He has a complete set of Shardplate and Shardblade, colored deep black. He prefers to use Vinestance while fighting, a stance which is known to be slow and steady with quick lunges.[5]
History[edit]
“If you’re afraid, you don’t have to duel me alone. ”
—Adolin to Relis[4]
During the time of the Vengeance Pact in the warcamps, Relis defeated Epinar to become the dueling champion and subsequently avoided fighting any important duels for about half a year.[2] He refused to duel Adolin when Dalinar finally allowed him to begin dueling as part of his tactic to weaken the other Highprinces by taking away their Shards. Feeling protective of his cousin Elit, he became angry when Adolin then convinced Elit to duel him and made insulting remarks regarding Dalinar's sanity.[2] After Adolin defeated Elit, Relis confronted Adolin and tried to get the fight invalidated. Adolin responded by enticing Relis to duel him himself, suggesting that he could win back Elit's Shardplate. Relis initially resisted, but finally agreed when Adolin offered to fight him and "whomever" he brought at the same time. Highjudge Istow witnessed the agreement, binding Adolin to the duel with the six Kholin Shards (including the Plate Adolin had just won from Elit) on the line.[4]
“What is it? What is it! No, I didn't kill you!”
Two days later, Relis brought three others to the duel: Elit, Abrobadar and Jakamav.[5] Relis viewed the duel as punishment for Adolin rather than a matter of honor, but things turned against him when first Renarin and then Kaladin joined the fight. He made the mistake of underestimating Kaladin, who was armed with only a spear and wearing no armor, as a threat. First, Kaladin drew Relis away from Adolin and the others and weakened his Shardplate with a Stormlight-reinforced kick. Kaladin defeated Elit while Relis rejoined the fight against Adolin, but he soon distracted Relis and Jakamav again long enough for Adolin to defeat Abrodabar. Near the end of the duel, when Relis saw that Adolin had managed to time his Plate locking up with getting an incapacitating hold on Jakamav, he ran for Renarin. Kaladin caught up to him in time for Relis to swing at him instead, but he caught Relis's blade between his bare hands; the resulting screaming from the blade was enough to make Relis retreat from the arena in forfeit.[6]
After the fight, Relis's father was embarrassed enough to send him back to Alethkar.[7] There, he fought against the Voidbringers as they encroached northward into Alethkar. He attempted to rally the rest of the troops in the country, but they were forced back towards Herdaz.[8]
At an unknown point, Relis and his brother Ivanar confided in Wit about their father's physical abuse.[3] After his father forfeited his title and lands, Relis became Highprince Ruthar. Despite Relis's former antagonism towards the Kholins, he showed willingness to cooperate with them as a highprince.[9]