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'''Hanavanar''' is the king of [[Jah Keved]].{{book ref|twok|29}} He is assassinated by [[Szeth]]{{book ref|twok|i|6}} on the orders of King [[Taravangian]] of [[Kharbranth]] in order to cause political instability.{{book ref|twok|71}}
  
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"Death."
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'''Hanavanar''' is the king of [[Jah Keved]].{{book ref|sa1|29}} He is assassinated by [[Szeth]] on {{Rosharan date|1173|9|1|4}}{{book ref|sa1|i|9}}{{ref|name=obtime}} on the orders{{book ref|sa1|i|6}} of King [[Taravangian]] of [[Kharbranth]] in order to cause political instability.{{book ref|sa1|71}}
   
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Hanavanar is on fairly good terms with the rulers of [[Alethkar]], good enough that Shallan believed that if her theft of [[Jasnah]]'s [[Soulcaster]] was discovered, he would have turned [[House Davar]] over to the Alethi for execution.{{book ref|twok|29}}
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Hanavanar is on good enough terms with the rulers of [[Alethkar]] that [[Balat]] believes that discovery of [[Shallan]]'s theft of [[Jasnah]]'s [[Soulcaster]] would cause Hanavanar to turn [[House Davar]] over to the Alethi for execution.{{book ref|sa1|29}} However, he and most other Vedens hold a personal grudge against [[Dalinar Kholin]].{{book ref|sa4|19}}
   
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== Appearance ==
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== Appearance and Personality ==
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Hanavanar wears a square, brown, beard, and a prominent nose.{{book ref|twok|i|6}} A thick man, he has a wide waist and shoulders.
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Hanavanar has a square brown beard and a prominent nose. A thick man, he has a wide waist and shoulders.{{book ref|sa1|i|9}}
   
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Hanavanar is a rather clever man, smart enough to realize that he could be a potential target for Szeth and wily enough to keep his [[Shardblade]] a secret. However, he severely underestimates Szeth's abilities to the point of arrogance, even after hearing of his other kills. Hanavanar also seems not to value the lives of his subjects and peers above his own; he sets a trap for an assassin known for committing massacres during a dinner party.{{book ref|sa1|i|9}} He is also somewhat paranoid.{{book ref|sa4|19}}
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== Personality ==
  
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Hanavanar is a rather clever man, smart enough to realize that he could be a potential target for Szeth, after three of the Veden highprinces are murdered. He is also wily enough to keep his [[Shardblade]] a secret, although some rumors manage to get out. However, he severely underestimates Szeth's abilities, arrogantly assuming that he, two [[Shardbearer]]s, and guards wielding [[half-shard]]s are enough to defeat Szeth. He also grows frustrated easily, swearing at his men when they fail to kill Szeth quickly. Hanavanar also seems not to value the lives of his subjects and peers above his own; he sets a trap for an assassin known for committing massacres during a dinner party.
  
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== History ==
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King Hanavanar spent years of his reign setting his highprinces against each other.{{book ref|sa4|19}} He bonded a [[Shardblade]] secretly at some point, and although he never admitted to it, some rumors of his Blade leaked out. When his highprinces began dying at [[Szeth]]'s hands, he realized he might be the assassin's next target and devised a trap for him at one of his feasts.{{book ref|sa1|i|9}}
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On {{Rosharan date|1173|9|1|4}},{{ref|name=obtime}} during the feast, Hanavanar hid two [[Shardbearer]]s under his table, counting on them plus his own Blade to be enough to defeat Szeth. He also outfitted dozens of his soldiers with [[half-shard]]s, but Szeth forewent his [[Honorblade]] for a while and used the martial art of [[kammar]] to incapacitate the soldiers in various ways. Hanavanar dodged a table knife that was [[Lashing|Lashed]] towards him, then stood his ground behind his Shardbearers. He finally ran from Szeth after his Shardbearers fell, but Szeth pursued him, beat down his [[half-shard]] shield, and killed him.{{book ref|sa1|i|9}}
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Following King Hanavanar's death, the [[lighteyes]] of [[Jah Keved]] began fighting a succession war until [[Valam]] took the throne.{{book ref|sa2|31}}{{book ref|sa2|i|14}} His death also inadvertently contributed to the formation of the [[coalition of monarchs]] with [[Taravangian]], who was willing to work with [[Dalinar]], as Jah Keved's king.{{book ref|sa4|19}}
   
 
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Latest revision as of 18:51, 18 April 2024

Hanavanar
Died Tanatesev 1173[1][2]
Abilities Shardbearer
Titles King of Jah Keved
Nationality Veden
Homeworld Roshar
Universe Cosmere
First Appeared The Way of Kings

“"What are you?"

"Death."

”

—Hanavanar and Szeth[1]

Hanavanar is the king of Jah Keved.[3] He is assassinated by Szeth on Tanatesev 1173[1][2] on the orders[4] of King Taravangian of Kharbranth in order to cause political instability.[5]

Hanavanar is on good enough terms with the rulers of Alethkar that Balat believes that discovery of Shallan's theft of Jasnah's Soulcaster would cause Hanavanar to turn House Davar over to the Alethi for execution.[3] However, he and most other Vedens hold a personal grudge against Dalinar Kholin.[6]

Appearance and Personality[edit]

Hanavanar has a square brown beard and a prominent nose. A thick man, he has a wide waist and shoulders.[1]

Hanavanar is a rather clever man, smart enough to realize that he could be a potential target for Szeth and wily enough to keep his Shardblade a secret. However, he severely underestimates Szeth's abilities to the point of arrogance, even after hearing of his other kills. Hanavanar also seems not to value the lives of his subjects and peers above his own; he sets a trap for an assassin known for committing massacres during a dinner party.[1] He is also somewhat paranoid.[6]

History[edit]

King Hanavanar spent years of his reign setting his highprinces against each other.[6] He bonded a Shardblade secretly at some point, and although he never admitted to it, some rumors of his Blade leaked out. When his highprinces began dying at Szeth's hands, he realized he might be the assassin's next target and devised a trap for him at one of his feasts.[1]

On Tanatesev 1173,[2] during the feast, Hanavanar hid two Shardbearers under his table, counting on them plus his own Blade to be enough to defeat Szeth. He also outfitted dozens of his soldiers with half-shards, but Szeth forewent his Honorblade for a while and used the martial art of kammar to incapacitate the soldiers in various ways. Hanavanar dodged a table knife that was Lashed towards him, then stood his ground behind his Shardbearers. He finally ran from Szeth after his Shardbearers fell, but Szeth pursued him, beat down his half-shard shield, and killed him.[1]

Following King Hanavanar's death, the lighteyes of Jah Keved began fighting a succession war until Valam took the throne.[7][8] His death also inadvertently contributed to the formation of the coalition of monarchs with Taravangian, who was willing to work with Dalinar, as Jah Keved's king.[6]

Notes[edit]

Preceded by
Unknown 		King of Jah Keved
Succeeded by
Valam
  1. ↑ a b c d e f g The Way of Kings interlude I-9#
  2. ↑ a b c Oathbringer's Timeline
    — Brandon's website - 2017-10-17#
  3. ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 29#
  4. ↑ The Way of Kings interlude I-6#
  5. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 71#
  6. ↑ a b c d Rhythm of War chapter 19#
  7. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 31#
  8. ↑ Words of Radiance interlude I-14#
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