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===The Diagram=== |
===The Diagram=== |
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| − | Graves became a member of the Diagram at an unknown point in the past |
+ | Graves became a member of the Diagram at an unknown point in the past and developed relationships with [[Taravangian]] and other key members. He did not agree with Taravangian's position that [[Dalinar Kholin]] would need to be assassinated--instead believing that the highprince should be allowed to take over after the assassination of [[Elhokar Kholin]].{{book ref|sa2|46}}{{wob ref|4968}} Taravangian allowed Graves to freely carry out his own interpretation of the Diagram.{{book ref|sa3|107}} |
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| − | Graves was introduced to [[Kaladin]] by Moash, whom he came in contact with via [[Rill]]. [[Danlan]] is in his retinue. Graves is a member of [[Diagram (group)|the Diagram]]. He informs Moash that until he is given specific orders, he is allowed to pursue his own interests and goals. He chooses to assassinate King [[Elhokar]] so that [[Dalinar]] could take the Alethi throne, making him an ally of the Diagram. |
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| + | On the [[Shattered Plains]] Graves began working with [[Danlan]], [[Febrth]], [[Fia]], and [[Rill]] to set up the assassination of Elhokar.{{book ref|sa3|43}} After recruiting Moash, whom he came in contact with via Rill, Graves was able to make his first attempt on the king's life.{{book ref|sa2|46}} |
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| − | [[Taravangian]] tells a slightly different story. He says that Graves communicated his interpretation of the Diagram in relation to Dalinar, and because Taravangian wasn't confident his own interpretation was correct, he allowed Graves to proceed.{{book ref|sa3|107}} Taravangian says that Graves is replaceable, but since he was high enough up to have his interpretation heard by Taravangian himself, it is unclear exactly where Graves was in the Diagram hierarchy. |
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| ⚫ | The first plot involved weakening the balcony railing in the king's chambers and allowing the king to "accidentally" fall to his death. The railing was cut with a Shardblade, presumably by Graves himself, shortly after a highstorm, when Moash had an opportunity to discretely allow the saboteur through.{{book ref|sa2|23}} Elhokar was able to hold on to the railing after it gave way, however, and was rescued by his guards. [[Kaladin]] assesses this plan as both cowardly and stupid because it failed to directly confront the king and could as easily have hurt someone else.{{book ref|sa2|41}} |
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| − | From his reading of the Diagram, Graves had knowledge of [[Fused]] using [[voidlight]]{{book ref|sa3|43}} and that [[Honorblade|Honorblades]] can provide access to [[surge|surges]].{{book ref|sa3|122}} |
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| + | After this failure, Moash introduced Graves to Kaladin, hoping to earn the captain's support. Graves attempted to recruit Kaladin to their cause by appealing to Kaladin's experience as a surgeon. Though hesitant at first, Kaladin eventually agreed to aid in Graves' conspiracy.{{book ref|sa2|68}} Graves developed a second plan in which Kaladin would lead Elhokar to a predetermined location where Graves himself would shoot the king with an arrow.{{book ref|sa2|68}} |
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| − | Graves attempted to assassinate [[Elhokar]] three different times. |
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| + | These plans were revised when Dalinar announced his intent to march to the center of the Shattered Plains--leaving the king vulnerable for several days.{{book ref|sa2|77}} With this opening, Graves and Moash went to the [[Pinnacle]] to assassinate Elhokar directly with their Shardblades. When Kaladin confronted the pair, Graves was frustrated with Moash, had promised Kaladin would not interfere. Moash dispatched Kaladin easily, and the two began to argue over who would bear the responsibility of killing the incapacitated king. Kaladin stood in their way again, and Graves ordered Moash to kill his friend. When Kaladin spoke the third [[Immortal Words|Ideal]] of the [[Windrunners]], Graves fell back in shock and began laughing hysterically after claiming that the Diagram had predicted Kaladin's ascension but they had failed to interpret it correctly.{{book ref|sa2|83}}{{book ref|sa2|84}} |
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| ⚫ | The first plot involved weakening the balcony railing in |
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| − | + | Graves and Moash fled the Shattered Plains in disguise after the [[Battle of Narak]].{{book ref|sa2|87}} |
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| − | Finally, Graves and Moash went to the Pinnacle to assassinate Elhokar directly with their Shardblades. After confronting and injuring Kaladin, Graves planned to kill the king himself.{{book ref|sa2|84}} After Kaladin says the third [[Immortal Words|Ideal]], Graves remarked that the Diagram failed to predict his ascension, instead focusing on the need to assassinate Dalinar. He and Moash fled the [[Shattered Plains]] after the [[Battle of Narak]].{{book ref|sa2|87}} |
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===Death=== |
===Death=== |
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| − | After fleeing the warcamps, Graves' party was lost for a time in the [[Frostlands |
+ | After fleeing the warcamps, Graves' party, including Moash, Febrth, and Fia, was lost for a time in the [[Frostlands]]. While attempting to determine where they were, they were ambushed by a party of four [[Fused]]. Graves was stabbed in the chest by one of them, and his Shardblade materialized next to him, signaling he was truly dead. Febrth and Fia were also killed, while Moash was taken prisoner after killing one Voidbringer.{{book ref|sa3|43}} |
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| − | In a Reddit discussion{{wob ref|4968}}, Brandon indicated that Graves represents a splinter of the Diagram: |
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| − | |Graves is supposed to (though people missed this, so perhaps I didn't do it well enough) indicate that the Diagram is not simply one group, following Taravangian. They follow the diagram itself, not him, and some think his interpretations are wrong. |
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| − | Graves was ordered to remove the Alethi leadership entirely--though Taravangian was sending Szeth after Dalinar (the more dangerous one) and Graves was to remove Elhokar. Graves, however, interpreted the diagram differently. He thinks that Dalinar cannot be killed by Szeth, or anyone, and is hoping to remove Elhokar, have Dalinar step up, and help them. He has passages of the Diagram that indicate, to him, this is the natural outcome of removing Elhokar. |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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Revision as of 02:02, 17 September 2018
| Graves | |
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| Died | Jes 1174[1] |
| Abilities | Shardbearer |
| Groups | Diagram |
| Nationality | Alethi |
| Homeworld | Roshar |
“ We are patriots, as I said before. Patriots of Alethkar. The Alethkar that could be. ”
— Graves[2]
Graves is an Alethi Shardbearer and member of the Diagram, who orchestrated several assassination attempts against Elhokar Kholin.[3]
Appearance and Personality
Graves is a lighteyed Alethi man in his mid-to-late twenties with crisply styled jet-black hair. He is usually impeccably dressed. He claims to be an Alethi patriot.[2]
He has a set of Shards--both Plate and Blade. It is mentioned by Moash that Graves is an excellent shot with a bow and arrow.[4]
Graves is married to a darkeyed woman, and has multiple children--one of which is a "one-eye", presumably affected by heterochromia.[2] He treats all men the same, regardless of eye color and doesn't care what anyone thinks of him, according to Moash.
History
The Diagram
Graves became a member of the Diagram at an unknown point in the past and developed relationships with Taravangian and other key members. He did not agree with Taravangian's position that Dalinar Kholin would need to be assassinated--instead believing that the highprince should be allowed to take over after the assassination of Elhokar Kholin.[2][5] Taravangian allowed Graves to freely carry out his own interpretation of the Diagram.[6]
Assassination Attempts
On the Shattered Plains Graves began working with Danlan, Febrth, Fia, and Rill to set up the assassination of Elhokar.[1] After recruiting Moash, whom he came in contact with via Rill, Graves was able to make his first attempt on the king's life.[2]
The first plot involved weakening the balcony railing in the king's chambers and allowing the king to "accidentally" fall to his death. The railing was cut with a Shardblade, presumably by Graves himself, shortly after a highstorm, when Moash had an opportunity to discretely allow the saboteur through.[7] Elhokar was able to hold on to the railing after it gave way, however, and was rescued by his guards. Kaladin assesses this plan as both cowardly and stupid because it failed to directly confront the king and could as easily have hurt someone else.[8]
After this failure, Moash introduced Graves to Kaladin, hoping to earn the captain's support. Graves attempted to recruit Kaladin to their cause by appealing to Kaladin's experience as a surgeon. Though hesitant at first, Kaladin eventually agreed to aid in Graves' conspiracy.[4] Graves developed a second plan in which Kaladin would lead Elhokar to a predetermined location where Graves himself would shoot the king with an arrow.[4]
These plans were revised when Dalinar announced his intent to march to the center of the Shattered Plains--leaving the king vulnerable for several days.[9] With this opening, Graves and Moash went to the Pinnacle to assassinate Elhokar directly with their Shardblades. When Kaladin confronted the pair, Graves was frustrated with Moash, had promised Kaladin would not interfere. Moash dispatched Kaladin easily, and the two began to argue over who would bear the responsibility of killing the incapacitated king. Kaladin stood in their way again, and Graves ordered Moash to kill his friend. When Kaladin spoke the third Ideal of the Windrunners, Graves fell back in shock and began laughing hysterically after claiming that the Diagram had predicted Kaladin's ascension but they had failed to interpret it correctly.[10][11]
Graves and Moash fled the Shattered Plains in disguise after the Battle of Narak.[12]
Death
After fleeing the warcamps, Graves' party, including Moash, Febrth, and Fia, was lost for a time in the Frostlands. While attempting to determine where they were, they were ambushed by a party of four Fused. Graves was stabbed in the chest by one of them, and his Shardblade materialized next to him, signaling he was truly dead. Febrth and Fia were also killed, while Moash was taken prisoner after killing one Voidbringer.[1]
Notes
- ↑ a b c Oathbringer chapter 43#
- ↑ a b c d e Words of Radiance chapter 46#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 82#
- ↑ a b c Words of Radiance chapter 68#
- ↑ General Reddit 2016
— Arcanum - 2016-12-05# - ↑ Oathbringer chapter 107#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 23#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 41#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 77#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 83#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 84#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 87#