Difference between revisions of "Aarik"

Jump to navigation Jump to search

Aarik (edit)

Revision as of 20:38, 16 March 2024

2,040 bytes added ,  1 month ago
no edit summary
(→‎History: expanding the page to include the events of volume three.)
 
(18 intermediate revisions by 8 users not shown)
|image=WS - Aarik.jpg
|merge-family=y|parents=[[Raagent]]
|titles=[[Lord General]]{{book ref|ws3ws|416}}
|groups={{tag|Taishin}}, [[Tower (Taldain)|The Tower]]
|profession=MerchantTaisha{{book ref|ws1ws|616}}
|'residence=[[KezareTower (Taldain)|The Tower]] Garrison
|ethnicity=Daysider
|nationality=Lossandin
|world=Taldain
|universe=[[Cosmere]]
|booksfirst appeared=[[White Sand]]
}}
}}{{update|book=ws3}}
{{quote
|How are you coping with not being dead?
|It’s been almost three years, Kenton--people do change. For instance, rumor has it that you were supposed to be dead.
|Aarik to Kenton on their reunion.{{book ref|ws1ws|56}}
}}
'''Aarik''' is athe young[[Lord General]] of the Tower of merchantSoldiers fromof [[Lossand]], and childhood friend of [[Kenton]].
 
== Personality and Appearance ==
Aarik is generally sarcastic, but hints at a more sincere layer beneath his smile. He shows little concern and even jokes lightly during serious and dangerous situations. He shows little respect, especially for authority, but he defends [[Ais]]--a [[trackt]]--when her life is threatened.{{book ref|ws1|4}} His sense of humour is rather acerbic, and he is shown to be rather gloomy when on his own.▼
 
{{quote
|I'm a strong proponent of humiliating trackts and others in authority, but killing them is a bit extreme.
|'''Ais''': If it was the Sand Lord's will, I would've been there.
|Aarik to [[Lokmlen]], defending [[Ais]].{{book ref|ws|6}}
'''Aarik''': I... just cannot argue with that logic. It's mind-blowing.
|Following an attack on Kenton.{{book ref|ws2|4}}
}}
 
▲Aarik is generally sarcastic, but hints at a more sincere layer beneath his smile. He shows little concern and even jokes lightly during serious and dangerous situations. He shows little respect, especially for authority, but he defends [[Ais]]--aAis—a [[trackt]]--when—when her life is threatened.{{book ref|ws1ws|46}} His sense of humour is rather acerbic, and he is shown to be rather gloomy when on his own. After Aarik picks up a sword again his personality drastically changes and he becomes cold, formal, and distant. This gets even worse after he becomes Lord General.{{book ref|ws|16}}
Aarik has brown hair cut short on the right side and dropping to shoulder length on his left. He tends to wear a cape along with utilitarian clothing, including a number of leather pouches at his belt. During the events of ''White Sand'', he has tanned skin, likely stemming from his exposure to UV light on the [[Darkside]]. The sword he uses was given to him as a gift from Kenton, and is supposedly rather valuable.▼
 
▲Aarik has brown hair cut short on the right side and dropping to shoulder length on his left. He tends to wear a cape along with utilitarian clothing, including a number of leather pouches at his belt. During the events of ''White Sand'', heHe has tanned skin, likely stemming from his exposure to UV light on the [[Darkside]].{{book ref|ws|2}} The sword he usesused was given to him as a gift from Kenton, however he discarded the sword when he fled Dayside and isonly supposedlykept ratherthe valuablescabbard as a memento.{{book ref|ws|11}}
 
== Attributes and Abilities ==
Aarik is quick on his feet, proving himself able to evade an armed enemy in very close quarters without needing to make use of his own weapon.{{book ref|ws|6}} He is, however, a skilled swordsman[[tonk]] rider{{book ref|ws1ws|49}}, and swordsman {{book ref|ws|16}} with reflexes quick enough to catch a [[tonkzinkall]] riderbolt in mid-air.{{book ref|ws2ws|314}}
 
== History ==
He became friends with Kenton at a young age, giving him a basic understanding of the [[sand mastery|sand master]]s. His father--Lordfather—Lord General [[Raagent]]--disowned—disowned Aarik for unknown reasons. Approximately three years ago, Aarik fled [[Dayside]] and traveled to [[Darkside]]; inthough hopeshis of becomingreasons aare successfulonly merchantimplied.{{book ref|ws1ws|6}}{{book Heref|ws|2}} hasHe returned to Lossandsee afterKenton littleand apparenttalk successwith his father.{{book ref|ws|11}}
 
{{sidequote
|All these years and Kenton still thinks your father drove you away! He doesn't have any clue.
|Ah yes-- How could he have been so stupid as to live? Horrible mistake.
|Aarik, referringdebating himself to Drilestay or leave.{{book ref|ws1ws|611}}
|side=right|size=200px
}}
 
Aarik believed Kenton to be dead for two weeks before hearing that his friend had survived. Aarik arrivesarrived at the [[Diem]] shortly after Kenton is named acting Lord Mastrell. The two arewere reunited and spendspent some time catching up. Aarik spendsspent the night in Kenton's apartments.{{book ref|ws1|6}}before being given accomodations in the Diem. When [[Drile]] arrivesarrived in the morning, Aarik seemsseemed skeptical of Kenton's suspicion that Drile was behind the Kerztian attack on the Diem.{{book ref|ws|6}}
 
Aarik goeswent with Kenton to many of the TaishaTaishin when Kenton iswas petitioning for their favor, and trying to sway their votes to keep the Diem alive.{{book ref|ws2ws|27}}{{book ref|ws|15}} This includesincluded his father, Raagent, the Lord General.{{book ref|ws|9}} During the events of the hunt, when Aarik rescuesrescued his father from the [[karak]], the two appearappeared to mendhave mended their relationship somewhat, and are seen on friendly terms when Kenton is leaving.,{{book ref|ws2ws|39}} Afterthough anotherAarik assassinationquipped attemptthat andeven aif searchhis forfather thewas diem'sstill missingangry fundswith him, he realizedstill how dire the situation is and considers leaving Kentontried to hisgive fate.Aarik Ultimately, he chooses to stay on the account of their friendship and Kenton's cause beinga justsword.{{book ref|ws2ws|511}}
 
{{sidequote
During yet another assassination attempt on Kenton, Aarik is forced to choose between letting Kenton die or picking up a weapon and actively fighting to defend him.{{book ref|ws3|4}} After a brief internal struggle, Aarik chooses to fight to defend Kenton killing six Kerztian assassins. After the fight, Aarik's personality seems to change radically he goes from jovial and outgoing to cold and formal. Kenton says that he is acting the way he used to act before he ran away to dark side.▼
|'''Aarik''': Sorry, I must get this.
'''Khriss''': Aarik, you caught it! How'd you—
'''Aarik''': Hand-eye coordination. Nothing to it.
|Aarik, intercepting a zinkall bolt.{{book ref|ws|11}}
|side=left|size=325px
}}
 
After helping Kenton discoverssearch the bodyDiem offor Raagentthe missing [[lak]] and learning of the Lordassassination Generalattempt hein asks[[Lonzare]], Aarikhe torealized takehow dire the titlesituation ofhad Lordbecome Generaland toconsidered insureleaving hisKenton voteto inhis maintainingfate. theUltimately, sandhe masterchose professionto Aarikstay doeson soaccount reluctantlyof buttheir becomesfriendship evenand colderbecause andKenton's morecause withdrawnwas causingjust and Kenton was willing to Fearsacrifice hehimself hasfighting causedDrile Aarikto permanentsave mentalthe harmDiem.{{book ref|ws3ws|411}}
 
After the second meeting with [[Lord Merchant]] [[Vey]], while they are dining in the restaurant, assassins again attack Kenton. Aarik continued eating, and claimed that Kenton can take care of himself; then he caught a stray zinkall bolt coming toward the table where he and Duchess [[Khrissalla]] were eating. Aarik then noticed an assassin disguised as the waitstaff and subdued him to the table.{{book ref|ws|14}}
When the Taishin votes on whether to maintain the Diem Aarik votes in favor but remains distant.{{book ref|ws3|5}}
 
▲During yetthe anothernext assassination attempt on Kentonthe boat returning thier party to Kezare from [[Lraezare]], Aarik isrealized that because Kenton had overmastered he would not be able to defend himself without access to mastered sand. Aarik was forced to choose between letting Kenton die or picking up a weapon and actively fighting to defend him.{{book ref|ws3|4}} After a brief internal struggle, Aarik chooseschose to fight to defend Kenton, killing six Kerztian assassins. After the fight, Aarik's personality seemsseemed to change radically; he goes from jovial and outgoing to cold and formal. Kenton says that heAarik iswas actingraised thein waya very strict home, and he usedbeleived tohis actcarefree beforeattitude hehad ranbeen awayhim torebelling darkagainst sidethat upbringing.{{book ref|ws|16}}
 
After Ais discovers the body of Raagent in the wine cellar of the Tower, Kenton asked Aarik to take the title of Lord General to insure his vote in maintaining the Diem; Aarik agreed reluctantly but became even colder and more withdrawn,{{book ref|ws|16}} causing Kenton to fear he had caused Aarik permanent mental harm.{{book ref|ws|17}}
 
Aarik attended the duel between Kenton and Drile at the Diem. When the Taishin voted, Lord General Aarik voted in favor of the Diem.{{book ref|ws|18}}
 
== Quotes ==
{{quote
|Look on the bright side. Even if you fail, at least we'll spend the next two weeks living like kings!
|'''Khriss''': Your father? who are you? ▼
|Aarik's synopsis of Kenton's predicament.{{book ref|ws|6}}
}}
 
{{quote
|Be careful, Kenton—a Kerztian puzzle can be pieced together in more than one way...
|Aarik's response to the poisoning of the sand masters.{{book ref|ws|6}}
}}
 
{{quote
▲|'''Khriss''': Your father? whoWho are you?
'''Aarik''': Someone of no import, and determined to stay that way.
|OnAfter the waymeeting backwith to[[Lord the Diem from meeting withArtisan]] [[Rite]].{{book ref|ws2ws|17}}
}}
 
== Notes ==
<references />
{{partialcomplete}}
{{White Sand}}
[[Category: Taldaini]]
Reinhartmax
Editors
8,423

edits

Retrieved from "https://coppermind.net/wiki/Special:MobileDiff/151283...191054"

Navigation menu