Difference between revisions of "Gallant"

== Attributes and Abilities ==

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Gallant is the ideal warhorse for a [[Knight Radiant]]. He is incredibly strong and is not bothered by someone in full Shardplate jumping onto him, which can sometimes break the back of an ordinary horse.{{book ref|sa1|12}} He is exceptionally fast even when carrying a rider in Plate{{book ref|sa1|12}} and is seen carrying three wounded men from the battlefield with ease.{{book ref|sa1|68}} His bond with Dalinar allows them to work together seamlessly in battle, and Dalinar can direct Gallant with his knees while he wields his Shardblade.{{book ref|sa1|56}} Gallant is intelligent, fearless, and loyal, and appears to have excellent stamina. He also has stone hooves, which are presumably far more durable than ordinary hooves and do not need to be shoed.{{book ref|sa3|10}}

 

== History ==

It is not known exactly when Gallant first met Dalinar, but it was presumably at some point after the razing of [[Rathalas]] circa {{Rosharan date|1163}}, when Dalinar was still riding a conventional horse.{{book ref|sa3|71}} By the time of the [[War of Reckoning]], Gallant and Dalinar almost always rode into battles and [[chasmfiend]] hunts together. Gallant was one of only twelve Ryshadium in the warcamps at the [[Shattered Plains]],{{book ref|sa1|12}} and merely seeing him could inspire the soldiers of the Kholin army.{{book ref|sa1|26}} Dalinar would often begin battles wielding [[Oathbringer]] from atop Gallant, then dismount when he believed that Gallant could be in danger from close-quartered fighting.{{book ref|sa1|56}}