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=== [[Shardbearer|Shardwielding]] (formerly) ===
Before giving them up, Dalinar possessed a set of Shardplate and a Shardblade named [[Oathbringer (Shardblade)|Oathbringer]]. He is considered extremely skilled at using them.{{book ref|sa1|13}}
== Relationships ==
=== House Kholin ===
Dalinar's relationship with his family is complicated. He idealizes his brother, and, as a younger man, was frequently willing to make sacrifices in Gavilar's favor. However, he also heavily envied him, mostly when it came to Gavilar's wife, [[Navani]], although such moments of envy were often accompanied by intense sense of shame.{{book ref|sa3|26}} His own marriage was significantly worse, as he and [[Evi]] had little in common and even after years together, Dalinar still pined for Navani.{{book ref|sa3|36}} While Dalinar did his duty in marrying Evi and fathering children with her, he could not make himself fall in love with her, which he was somewhat ashamed of.{{book ref|sa3|26}}
[[File:Adolin, Dalinar and Renarin by Tara Spruit.jpg|thumb|right|300px|<center><small>by [[Coppermind:Artists/taratjah|taratjah]]</small></center> Dalinar with his sons]]
Dalinar's relations with the younger generation of [[House Kholin]] is no less fraught. He has been idealizing [[Adolin]] since the moment the boy was born, and favored him heavily to the detriment of [[Renarin]].{{book ref|sa3|49}}{{book ref|sa3|52}} While outwardly claiming that Adolin doesn't have to be perfect, Dalinar seems to expect it from his son, and the realization that this might not necessarily be the case has him reeling somwhat.{{book ref|sa3|122}}
Renarin, on the other hand, was often ignored by his father. Dalinar didn't even participate in selecting the boy's name, ignoring Evi's messages, and quickly lost interest in the boy when it turned out he did not have the capacity to be a solider.{{book ref|sa3|52}} Even when Renarin was a teen, Dalinar could sometimes forget his name, simply referring to him as "the other one" in his thoughts.{{book ref|sa3|94}} Since his visit to the nightwatcher, however, the relationship between the two grew better, with Dalinar growing protective of Renarin and trying to support him.{{book ref|sa3|12}}{{book ref|sa3|44}}
Dalinar grew highly protective of [[Elhokar]] following Gavilar's death, having sworn to himself that he would not let the boy come to harm.{{book ref|sa1|13}} Over time, however, his tendency to take control begins to take precedent, as Dalinar, however non-deliberately, begins to take control of the kingdom away from Elhokar. Though he isn't happy about it, he does little to stop himself once he realizes it, and will often force his will on his nephew.{{book ref|sa3|12}}{{book ref|sa1|69}} He does see traces of Gavilar in Elhokar; this is, however, rare.{{book ref|sa2|56}}
Dalinar's relationship with [[Jasnah]] is perhaps the best among his relatives. The two bond together over ''The Way of Kings'', and respect each other's knowledge and opinions.{{book ref|sa3|105}} Dalinar considers Jasnah to be the most trustworthy person in his family, often wishing that she would come to the Shattered Plains with him.{{book ref|sa1|22}} Jasnah likewise is willing to aid her uncle, offering heartfelt advice when needed.{{book ref|sa3|56}}
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