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Prior to the next bridge run, Kaladin gained [[Lopen]] as a member from a new batch of recruits. They immediately are sent on a bridge run, where Kaladin ordered Bridge Four to perform the side carry as they engage the Parshendi. The side carry was a success as it completely protected Kaladin’s men. However, other bridge crews tried to emulate the side carry. Not having trained in the maneuver, the other bridge crews failed. Lacking a sufficient number of bridges to cross the chasms and with the timing of the assault desynchronized, the battle was thrown into chaos and Sadeas lost.{{book ref|twok|32}}
As punishment for the failure, Sadeas demoted several officers and executed [[Lamaril]], the lighteyed officer directly in charge of the bridgemen. Sadeas declined to execute Kaladin directly, but instead decided to let the [[Stormfather]] judge him. Kaladin would be freed if he could survive being tied to the side of a building during a [[highstorm]].{{book ref|twok|34}} During the highstorm, Kaladin met the Stormfather in the form of a gigantic, inhuman, smiling face. Immediately after, Kaladin’s [[Surgebinding]] abilities manifested and he drew upon [[
Kaladin survived the highstorm, though he was severely injured. His men cut him down, cared for him, and posted a constant guard by his bed. While recovering, Kaladin unconsciously consumed
After his recovery, Kaladin met [[Matal]], his new commander, and was re-acquainted with his wife [[Hashal]]. Hashal informed Kaladin that their working conditions would become less lax and permanently assigned Bridge Four to chasm duty. Given the new orders, Kaladin realized that training the bridgemen further would be a futile endeavor. Instead, he proposed training the men to become spearman in order to escape, which he men accepted.{{book ref|twok|43}}
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