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{{character
|image=Dalinar and Gallant by Rachel J.
|species=Ryshadium
|world=Roshar
== Appearance and Personality ==
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Gallant is described as a "full" (presumably purebred) Ryshadium.{{book ref|sa1|15}} He resembles an ordinary horse, but is approximately two hands (8 inches) taller than a typical stallion.{{book ref|sa1|12}} Even the largest normal horses look like ponies next to him.{{book ref|sa2|76}} He has the ideal build for a warhorse, and is more squat and robust than other Ryshadium.{{book ref|sa2|51}} He has a black coat and blue eyes with rectangular pupils.{{book ref|sa2|51}}{{book ref|sa1|15}}{{ref|group=fn|text=Gallant is also described as having "deep black" eyes,{{book ref|sa1|15}} but this is presumably in reference to his pupils.}}▼
▲Gallant is
Like other Ryshadium, Gallant has a [[spren]] bond that makes him self-aware to the point of near-sapience.{{au ref|Roshar}} Gallant chose his rider, Dalinar Kholin, and they have a special relationship.{{book ref|sa1|12}}{{book ref|sa3|10}} Dalinar is the only person that Gallant will allow to ride him, although he once grudgingly allowed [[Adolin]] to ride him temporarily at Dalinar's request.{{book ref|sa2|51}} Adolin felt very strange riding Gallant in lieu of his own Ryshadium, [[Sureblood]], and believed that if a battle broke out, Gallant would immediately throw him and seek to protect Dalinar.{{book ref|sa2|51}} Dalinar is able to recognize various complex emotions in the animal's features, such as shame and pride, and Gallant is very attentive towards Dalinar.{{book ref|sa1|15}} Gallant has a strong sense of responsibility toward his rider and a good understanding of the warcamp's routines: he once kicked his stall door down and went alone to the staging area for Dalinar's army when a groom was too slow at getting him ready for battle.{{book ref|sa1|26}} Gallant's intelligence means that he generally does not really need a groom at all, and he displays annoyance when inexperienced people try to lead him.{{book ref|sa2|8}} Adolin also believes that he likes to show off.{{book ref|sa3|10}} He enjoys [[crispmelon]]s and sugar lumps as treats.{{book ref|sa1|15}}{{book ref|sa3|10}}
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