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'''Torol Sadeas''' is an [[Alethi]] [[Highprince]] on [[Roshar]]. He commands one of the two most significant armies on the [[Shattered Plains]], the other being the army of [[Dalinar Kholin]]. He is the Highprince of Information and possesses both [[Shardplate]] and Dalinar Kholin's [[Shardblade]], [[Oathbringer (Shardblade)|Oathbringer]]. He is married to [[Ialai Sadeas|Ialai]], a curvaceous woman who dyes her hair.{{book ref|twoksa1|54}} He is murdered by [[Adolin Kholin]] a few days after their arrival in [[Urithiru]].{{book ref|sa2|89}}

He has a bulbous head, curly hair, and ruddy face. His Princedom's colors are green and white, but his shardplateShardplate is painted red. It is decorated, including tassels on his helm.{{book ref|sa1|17}}

Sadeas is a cruel man who doesn't care about the lives of thehis bridgemen. He triedtries giving them shields once, andbut tooktakes them away onceafter the [[Parshendi]] began firing arrows into his soldiers and horses. On his orders, [[Gaz]] informs [[Kaladin]] that Sadeas has ordered the wounded men of [[Bridge Four]] to not receive food or pay for the duration of time they can't run bridges.{{book ref|twoksa1|21}}

Sadeas believes the Codes are a bunch of idealized nonsense, perceiving [[Gavilar Kholin]]'s death as evidence that the Codes lead to ruin. His conviction for the Alethi way is indomitable, often not being able to reconcile with foreign ethics, such as the Codes and Dalinar's adherence to them.

Torol Sadeas was the closest friend to [[Gavilar]] and [[Dalinar]] Kholin during the Unification of Alethkar. He and Gavilar would plot together the strategy and direction of the war. House Sadeas was one of the three kingdoms to fight along with the Kholins.{{book ref|sa3|11}}

Sadeas was very proficient at politics since his early years. He would talk to persuade new allies, if he was not convinced on getting their full loyalty, he would find "Alethi" ways to get rid of them. His wife [[Ialai Sadeas]] would be the one elaborating the schemes for getting rid of the problematic allies.{{book ref|sa3|19}}

Sadeas iswas first introduced when he is participatingparticipated in a hunt out on the [[Shattered Plains]] with Dalinar, Dalinar's two sons, [[Renarin]] and, [[Adolin]], and the King of Alethkar, [[Elhokar]]. Sadeas tauntstaunted Dalinar over his lack of recent success in capturing [[gemheart]]s.{{book ref|twoksa1|12}}

When they arrived at the plateau where preparations for the hunt were under way, a [[chasmfiend]] appeared on the plateau with all the courtiers and scribes, instead of the smaller plateau the hunt was supposed to take place on. Dalinar, Adolin, and Elhokar immediately dashdashed for the chasmfiend, hoping to kill it before it hurts any bystanders. From a distance, Sadeas usesused his [[grandbow]] to weaken it while Dalinar and Adolin go for its legs and Elhokar distracts it. At some point in the battle, Elhokar's saddle strap breaksbroke, throwing him to the ground. To save him from being crushed, Dalinar, with Shardplate-enhanced strength, catchescaught the claw that would have otherwise crushed Elhokar. Adolin continuescontinued to cut off its legs and the chasmfiend iswas eventually unable to support its own weight. Elhokar summonssummoned his Shardblade again and usesused it to kill the chasmfiend, then harvest its [[gemheart]].

Back in the pavilion on the Plains, Elhokar and Sadeas are conversingconversed when Dalinar approachesapproached. Elhokar remarksremarked to Dalinar that Sadeas has won three gemhearts in the last few weeks, followed up by chiding Dalinar for not having won any himself in that time. Both Elhokar and Sadeas makemade use of the topic to highlight many of Sadeas' achievements, which Dalinar calls into question, --especially the act of sending unprotected bridgemen against the Parshendi. While Elhokar notesnoted that Sadeas' bridge crews are more efficient than Dalinar's, and is why he is able to win so many gemhearts, Dalinar iswas of the opinion that Sadeas' method wastes lives, to which Sadeas retortsretorted that Dalinar's reliance on wheels to maneuver his bridges is foolish.

Sadeas showsshowed he has the mindset of most Alethi when he cancouldn't reconcile how Dalinar could have more important things to attend than the war and vengeance for Gavilar. While Dalinar takes a moralistic stance, a very un-Alethi way of thinking, Sadeas is only concerned with efficiency and results. From this point on the argument deterioratesdeteriorated until Sadeas insultsinsulted Dalinar's sons, which is defused only by their mutual understanding for the safety of the king, not allowing their rivalry to descend into open conflict.

It is revealed Sadeas and Dalinar planned to manipulate Highprince [[Vamah]] into using more of Elhokar's [[Soulcasters]], proving the two of them can work together in the best interests of the king. During the night of Gavilar's assassination, Sadeas acted as a decoy in an attempt to lead [[Szeth-son-son-Vallano]] away so Gavilar could escape. Dalinar tellstold Adolin that Sadeas has sworn to protect Elhokar at any cost.{{book ref|twoksa1|15}}

Dalinar has been investigatinginvestigated the cut girth strap on the king's saddle but at one particular king's feast, Elhokar announcesannounced that in light of the recent attempt on his life with the saddle, he is appointing Sadeas to [[Highprince of Information]] to investigate. This iswas to spite Dalinar, who Elhokar believesbelieved iswas not taking the investigation seriously. Sadeas learned of Dalinar's request to be [[Highprince of War]] and this iswas Sadeas' way of outmaneuvering his opponent.{{book ref|twoksa1|22}}

Sadeas has beenbegan investigating the cut girth strap. Dalinar iswas insistent that Sadeas reveal the results of the investigation, which Adolin is convinced Sadeas will use the opportunity to incriminate Dalinar and turn the other Brightlords against him. This conviction is punctuated by Sadeas saying to Dalinar, “You asked for this, old friend.”{{book ref|twoksa1|54}}

Even Dalinar himself iswas tense at Sadeas' proclamation, given for all in attendance at the king's feast to hear. Sadeas had the strap sent to three different leather-workers who all concluded the strap had been cut – the leather was relatively new, as shown by its lack of flaking and cracking, and the tear too even.

To answer when it was cut, Sadeas interviewed many on the hunt and they all reported the same oddity: Dalinar and Elhokar storming off for the rock formation, leaving the two alone. This presented a problem, a problem that Sadeas discovered in the king's Plate: eight of the ten sapphires used to infuse the king's plate had been damaged. When Adolin (who still thinksthought Sadeas suspectssuspected Dalinar) protestsprotested, Sadeas notesnoted how highly improbable this would be, since a simple fall from horseback wearing full Plate would not cause sufficient strain; only two or three sapphires usually need replacing after a battle. Someone must have sabotaged the Plate.

Next, Sadeas bringsbrought out one of the grooms in the king's employ, asking him to repeat what he told Sadeas in private. The groom confirmed the saddle had been checked over in Dalinar's camp, but also noted that the horse was wearing a different saddle on the way to Dalinar's camp from the king's. Sadeas proclaims that, in his personal opinion, the strap had been cut in Dalinar's camp to cast suspicion on Dalinar, and that Dalinar had no hand in the plot. This shocked both Adolin and Dalinar, both on their toes waiting for Sadeas to accuse Dalinar. Despite their rivalry, Sadeas doesdid not want to claim a victory so easily.

Right after being vindicated, Dalinar proposed that Sadeas and he work together in capturing the [[Tower]], a distant plateau near the Parshendi side of the Plains on which the Alethi have never won a gemheart. Dalinar suggestssuggested combining forces to which Sadeas agreesagreed only after they can agree on the division of spoils, particularly any Blades which may be won.

As both men approached the Tower they could see the Parshendi had not yet extracted the gemheart from the chrysalis. Sadeas wanted to attack the Tower together, a “single grand wave of attack, across forty bridges!”{{book ref|twoksa1|65}} Dalinar refusesrefused, saying he will attack only after Sadeas has made a landing point for Dalinar's bridge crews, citing the Codes again.

Upon Sadeas' returningreturn to camp he iswas met by [[Navani Kholin]] and says he must be the harbinger of grave news. He offersoffered his condolences and claimsclaimed he did all he could to save Dalinar but was ultimately overwhelmed by the Parshendi himself and forced back. Sadeas offers vengeance, claiming Dalinar was both a friend and an ally, shortly before Dalinar himself showsshowed up, alive.

Sadeas attemptsattempted to reconcile with Dalinar, offering an apology that Dalinar acceptsaccepted publicly. However, the two movemoved close so no-one can overhear them and when Dalinar asksasked for an explanation, Sadeas claimsclaimed he was upholding his oath: “Protect Elhokar. Protect this kingdom.” Gavilar obeyed the Codes and died from that “weakness.” Sadeas is of the mind that Elhokar is being influenced in a similar way by Dalinar's insistence on the Codes, beginning to worry when the king talks of retreating from the Plains, as Dalinar had wanted. Their friendship had been over a long time; Sadeas just wanted him gone.

Before leaving, Dalinar asked Sadeas to give him the members of [[Bridge Four]] to fulfill a promise he made to [[Kaladin]]. Sadeas refused the initial offers, claiming he would not give up his bridgemen for a thousand broams each. Dalinar summoned his Shardblade and drove it point-first in the earth before Sadeas and offered his Blade in exchange for every bridgemen in Sadeas' camp.{{book ref|twoksa1|69}} Sadeas appeared shocked but agreed, gaining the Blade he always desired.

After the [[Battle of the Tower]], Sadeas iswas shown shortly after obtaining [[Dalinar]]'s [[Shardblade]], Oathbringer, having it stuck into a table point first and staring at it in awe. [[Ialai Sadeas|Ialai]] comescame into the room and complainscomplained about the table. Afterwards he tells her of how he intends to force the Alethi soldiers back into a full-out war, instead of a prolonged game of chasing down [[gemheart]]sgemhearts and begins plotting with her, instructing her to send more spies into Dalinar's warcamp as well as preparing for any steps which may be required, including assassinating him.{{book ref|sa2|5}}

After a failed plateau assault on the [[Shattered Plains]], [[Adolin]] is talkingspoke to [[Jakamav]] about his attempts at winning Shardblades and [[Shardplate]]s through duels and his frustration at how no-one will rise to his challenge. Jakamav tells him that Sadeas has been making offers and promises to shardbearers in return for them turning down his challenges in order to stop his father's plans, and suggests [[Eranniv]] as one who might be more interested in fame than Sadeas' offers.{{book ref|sa2|26}}

Sadeas beginsbegan to undermine both Dalinar and [[Elhokar]] by using his swift bridge crews to go on plateau runs when it is not his turn in the rotation, arriving before the scheduled parties and then triumphantly throwing the harvested gemheart at their feet, before leaving.{{book ref|sa2|29}} This later develops to him simply pretending the gemheart had been lost, but secretly keeping it in order to further push the thronesthrone's authority.{{book ref|sa2|49}}

Sadeas iswas present at the duel between Adolin and Eranniv with his wife. He spendsspent the duration speaking with his wife about their plots and about Dalinar's attempts to unite the [[Highprince]]sHighprinces.{{book ref|sa2|29}}

Sadeas iswas later at the same winehouse that Adolin and [[Shallan]] visit together. Whilst waiting out the [[highstorm]] in the safety of the [[lighteyes]]' bunker Sadeas approachesapproached Adolin and beginsbegan goading him about the Battle of the Tower and how he intends to do away with both Elhokar and Adolin. Sadeas iswas wearing uncut gems along his clothes, from a gemheart he had won earlier on the Shattered Plains but which he had claimed to have lost.{{book ref|sa2|50}}

After Adolin's duel with the 4four Shardbearers iswas won, Sadeas iswas forced to accept his boon of a challenge. However due to [[Kaladin]] interrupting, Adolin only gets to seek a challenge and not to pin down the time. As such, Sadeas takestook the liberty of accepting to duel the young man a year after the date. He putsput on an air of control and mirth after this, but in secret iswas terrified to see that Adolin is becoming another Blackthorn, like his father.{{book ref|sa2|58}}

On the last day before the [[Weeping]] Sadeas and his wife arewere taking a ride, supposedly for pleasure but in fact to assuage the extent of Sebarial's warcamp's industry. He speaksspoke with his wife about Dalinar and Elhokar. Ialai believesbelieved they should seize the opportunity to attempt a coup on the [[Pinnacle]], but Sadeas mentions it won't be necessary, and also points out the failure of their last assassin. After Highprince [[Aladar]] joins with Dalinar's forces, Sadeas iswas stunned, and thinks on the events for a long time, before ultimately deciding that it does not matter, as they will all die on the Shattered Plains and that they must set about deciding who will take their places as Highprinces.{{book ref|sa2|76}}

=== Sadeas Death and Aftermath ===

Surprisingly, [[Dalinar]]'s call to the [[Shattered Plains#Warcamps|Alethi Warcamps]] is answered by Sadeas as quickly as it is by [[Shattered Plains|Aladar warcamp]] and [[Shattered Plains|Roion warcamp]].{{book ref|sa2|88}} Sadeas personally makesmade his way to [[Urithiru]] with [[Ialai Sadeas|his wife]].

They arewere exploring the large tower when [[Adolin]] comescame upon Sadeas alone. Sadeas mentionsmentioned to [[Adolin]] how he has already started planning the next round of rumors against [[Dalinar|his father]], using [[Rlain|a parshman]] being in his [[Bridge Four|personal guard]] as an explanation for how he managed to have the [[Parshendi]] co-operate with him and form a ruse (the [[Battle of Narak]]). [[Adolin]]'s anger at his constant attempt at vaingloriously undermining [[Dalinar]] turnsturned violent, and he proceedsproceeded to stab his side-knife through the [[Highprince]]'s eye. [[Adolin]] takestook his [[Shardblade]] and throwsthrew it off the side of Urithiru, then proceedsproceeded to get rid of any other evidence that he had been there before proceeding to rejoin his scouting party.{{book ref|sa2|89}}

Men of bridgeBridge fourFour findfound the body, and Sadeas' guards immediately accuseaccused them of the murder. Though the blood was dry, confirming that the death had happened days ago, the division between both camps/kingdoms increaseincreased and many would continue to blame Dalinar for his death. {{cite}}

Shortly after the murder, another corpse iswas found. The victim iswas [[Perel]]; and the only connection between both murders iswas that they not only have the same cause of death but the wounds are identical. It iswas later confimed that this second kill was caused by the unmade [[Re-Shephir]], the Midnight Mother as a copy of Sadeas' muder.{{cite}}

While several people including [[Sebarial]] saw Sadeas' death as “a"a problem solved”solved"; [[Dalinar]] iswas very affected by the event and asksasked Adolin to investigate and find the assassin. [[Adolin]] on the other hand, strugglesstruggled with the guilt and confessesconfessed his actions first to Shallan and later to Dalinar himself.{{cite}}

After Torol Sadeas' death, [[Ialai Sadeas]] namesnamed Highmarshal [[Meridas Amaram]] regent and heir to the house title, making him Highprince Sadeas. By doing this, she confirmsconfirmed a division with the Kholins. This division will continuecontinued until the end of the last[[Battle battleof Thaylen Field]], where Odium would useused Sadeas' troops to fight against the rest of the Alethi.{{cite}}