Ten fools

The Ten Fools are of cultural significance on Roshar.

They are probably from a religious or historical tale, and presumably all have different traits. The only specific fool we know of is Cabine, who acts childish though he is an adult.

Quotes

“Dalinar moved on quickly. "We must have seemed of the ten fools, charging away like that. I do wish you d given me more notice to prepare your honor guard. This is a war zone.”

—Dalinar, to Elhokar, after climbing the rock.

“I apologize for wasting your time, Brightlord. You are correct; this is akin to the ten fools.”

—Teleb, concerning lighter bridges to Dalinar.

“Kal leaned back, breathing in and out. He felt like one of the ten fools specifically Cabine, who acted like a child though he was adult.”

—Kaladin, when he is sent to the kitchens as his father speaks to Roshone.

“I know, Adolin said. That was before I saw him rescue Sadeas. Every time I start to forget how amazing my father is, he does something to prove me one of the ten fools”

—Adolin.

“They'll see me dead, like my father. Sometimes I do wonder if we re chasing after the ten fools here. The assassin in white--he was Shin”

—Elhokar

“They re worthless, you know, Sadeas said. You re of the ten fools, Dalinar Kholin! Don t you see how mad you are? This will be remembered as the most ridiculous decision ever made by an Alethi highprince”

—Sadeas, in reference to Dalinar trading a Shardblade for the bridgemen.

Notes

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