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== Relationships ==
=== Adolin Kholin ===▼
{{image|Kal Syl.jpg|side=right|width=180px}}▼
{{image|Shardplateconcept.jpg|side=right|width=180px|Bodyguarding Adolin}}▼
=== Sylphrena ===▼
Kaladin first sees Adolin saving a darkeyed prostitute who is being harassed by some lighteyed officers. Despite this Kaladin, due to his past interactions with lighteyes, marks it up as an act.{{book ref|sa1|46}} Their relationship sours even more when they next meet face-to-face, with Kaladin seeing Adolin as spoiled and arrogant and Adolin disliking Kaladin's condescending attitude and willingness to order those clearly above him in rank. Their interactions manifest in glares and taunts with each only tolerating the other out of necessity.{{book ref|sa1|68}}▼
[[Sylphrena]], known as Syl, is the [[honorspren]] that Kaladin has [[Nahel bond|bonded]]. Syl is Kaladin's constant companion and perhaps his best friend. In addition to providing Kaladin with companionship and guidance, Kaladin's bond with Syl is what allows him access to his [[Surgebinder]] abilities and to become a member of the [[Knights Radiant]].{{book ref|sa1|57}} Syl is also a living weapon and is able to manifest herself as a [[Shardblade]].{{book ref|sa2|86}} Syl's existence, the Knights Radiant, and Kaladin are linked together. When Kaladin doesn't live up to [[Immortal Words|the oaths]] that he has made as a Knight Radiant, Syl slowly loses intelligence and is eventually "killed."{{book ref|sa2|74}} When Kaladin reaffirms his oaths, he is able to revive Syl,{{book ref|sa2|84}} although it is implied that there is a way for Kaladin to more permanently kill Syl.▼
This changes when Kaladin, at a suicidal disadvantage, aids Adolin in a battle against four other Shardbearers. After the duel, while the king offers a boon to Adolin, Kaladin unknowingly embarrasses Elhokar by demanding a Right of Challenge to face Amaram in the arena, resulting in his incarceration.{{book ref|sa2|57}} This only further convinces Kaladin that lighteyes can't be trusted. Upon being freed, however, he discovers that Adolin had demanded to be locked up in the same prison, and had refused to be released until Kaladin was pardoned. When questioned why, the prince only says that it wasn't right after Kaladin had saved his life. Adolin then offers Kaladin one of the newly won sets of Shards, though the former bridgeman refuses both, stating that the artifacts had killed too many of his friends for him to want anything to do with them. Confused, the prince instead gives the set to Moash at Kaladin's recommendation.{{book ref|sa2|66}} From there the two become good friends, although their friendship is stressed due to their mutual attraction to Shallan Davar.{{book ref|sa2|76}}{{book ref|sa2|77}}{{book ref|sa3|77}} After a while, Shallan and Adolin confess their love to each other and Kaladin gives up on her for good.{{book ref|sa3|121}}▼
Initially, Syl is attracted to Kaladin because of his urge to save others.{{cite}} In this initial stage, she behaves much like a normal [[windspren]], having no sentience.{{book ref|sa1|2}} As her bond with Kaladin grows, she gains intelligence, progressing from child-like naivety to understanding complex concepts.{{book ref|sa1|14}} She also begins to remember parts of her past; for example, she remembers her own name (and her nickname) when Kaladin asks her if she has a name.{{book ref|sa1|6}} She also gains the ability to manifest herself into different forms, initially as things like a ribbon of light, a leaf, and a young woman, and eventually into a Shardblade.{{book ref|sa1|2}}{{book ref|sa2|86}}▼
Throughout their relationship, Adolin notices Kaladin's numerous depressive spirals and helps to break him of them, subtly or not, by forcing Kaladin to spend time around friends and not be alone with his thoughts. Adolin's support of Kaladin is highlighted after Kaladin is relieved of duty as Highmarshal, resulting in Kaladin's depression worsening, and Adolin insists he accompany him to winehouses and various outings.{{book ref|sa4|12}}▼
Kaladin shares with Syl his regrets of not being able to save those closest to him, and when he is at first unable to swear his Fourth Ideal, Syl is very supportive of him.{{book ref|sa3|118}} Because she wants to understand Kaladin better, she goes to [[Dalinar]] and asks him to Connect her to Kaladin so she can feel what he feels;{{book ref|sa4|i|1}} he doesn't do exactly what she was expecting, but in remembering her [[Relador|former Knight]] Syl does begin to feel grief and other shades of sorrow that help her understand Kaladin's depression.{{book ref|sa4|63}}▼
=== Tien ===▼
Kaladin's younger brother, due to the difference in nahn between his family and the rest of the town Kaladin had no real friends growing up and instead would spend time with Tien. As a result the two of them became extremely close with Tien being the only one who could cheer Kaladin up when he became depressed, especially during the Weeping. He is also very protective of his brother as shown when he effortlessly ignored his fathers pleas and threw away his chance at training in Kharbranth. In the end Tien's death scarred him to the point where he spent the whole next year practicing with the spear to escape his pain, to the point where it nearly killed him even. Years later, Kaladin still feels remorse because of his inability to help Tien. He forces himself to relive his grief every time someone close to him is killed. This causes him to develop a serious case of depression, to the point that he actually jumps off of the Radiant City, Urithiru.▼
{{image|Shallan and Kaladin in the chasms.jpg|side=right|width=180px|Hiding with Shallan in the chasms}}
Later, when Kaladin and Shallan are both stranded in the chasms of the [[Shattered Plains]], they grow to respect and admire one another. During this time, they reveal some of their personal history and secrets to each other, including the fact that Shallan has a Shardblade.{{book ref|sa2|74}} Although unsure of their own natures as members of the Knights Radiant, this incident causes them to suspect each other of being more than meets the eye. As time passes, the two of them grow closer together, with Shallan admitting that Veil is attracted to him.{{book ref|sa3|121}} In the end, however, she chooses Adolin instead. When Syl asks how Kaladin feels about this, he claims that she lifted his burdens a bit and reminded him of Tien (possibly since they were both Lighweavers), but that he never actually loved her.{{book ref|sa3|121}}
▲{{image|Kal Syl.jpg|side=right|width=180px}}
▲=== Adolin Kholin ===
▲=== Sylphrena ===
▲{{image|Shardplateconcept.jpg|side=right|width=180px|Bodyguarding Adolin}}
▲[[Sylphrena]], known as Syl, is the [[honorspren]] that Kaladin has [[Nahel bond|bonded]]. Syl is Kaladin's constant companion and perhaps his best friend. In addition to providing Kaladin with companionship and guidance, Kaladin's bond with Syl is what allows him access to his [[Surgebinder]] abilities and to become a member of the [[Knights Radiant]].{{book ref|sa1|57}} Syl is also a living weapon and is able to manifest herself as a [[Shardblade]].{{book ref|sa2|86}} Syl's existence, the Knights Radiant, and Kaladin are linked together. When Kaladin doesn't live up to [[Immortal Words|the oaths]] that he has made as a Knight Radiant, Syl slowly loses intelligence and is eventually "killed."{{book ref|sa2|74}} When Kaladin reaffirms his oaths, he is able to revive Syl,{{book ref|sa2|84}} although it is implied that there is a way for Kaladin to more permanently kill Syl.
▲Kaladin first sees Adolin saving a darkeyed prostitute who is being harassed by some lighteyed officers. Despite this Kaladin, due to his past interactions with lighteyes, marks it up as an act.{{book ref|sa1|46}} Their relationship sours even more when they next meet face-to-face, with Kaladin seeing Adolin as spoiled and arrogant and Adolin disliking Kaladin's condescending attitude and willingness to order those clearly above him in rank. Their interactions manifest in glares and taunts with each only tolerating the other out of necessity.{{book ref|sa1|68}}
▲Initially, Syl is attracted to Kaladin because of his urge to save others.{{cite}} In this initial stage, she behaves much like a normal [[windspren]], having no sentience.{{book ref|sa1|2}} As her bond with Kaladin grows, she gains intelligence, progressing from child-like naivety to understanding complex concepts.{{book ref|sa1|14}} She also begins to remember parts of her past; for example, she remembers her own name (and her nickname) when Kaladin asks her if she has a name.{{book ref|sa1|6}} She also gains the ability to manifest herself into different forms, initially as things like a ribbon of light, a leaf, and a young woman, and eventually into a Shardblade.{{book ref|sa1|2}}{{book ref|sa2|86}}
▲This changes when Kaladin, at a suicidal disadvantage, aids Adolin in a battle against four other Shardbearers. After the duel, while the king offers a boon to Adolin, Kaladin unknowingly embarrasses Elhokar by demanding a Right of Challenge to face Amaram in the arena, resulting in his incarceration.{{book ref|sa2|57}} This only further convinces Kaladin that lighteyes can't be trusted. Upon being freed, however, he discovers that Adolin had demanded to be locked up in the same prison, and had refused to be released until Kaladin was pardoned. When questioned why, the prince only says that it wasn't right after Kaladin had saved his life. Adolin then offers Kaladin one of the newly won sets of Shards, though the former bridgeman refuses both, stating that the artifacts had killed too many of his friends for him to want anything to do with them. Confused, the prince instead gives the set to Moash at Kaladin's recommendation.{{book ref|sa2|66}} From there the two become good friends, although their friendship is stressed due to their mutual attraction to Shallan Davar.{{book ref|sa2|76}}{{book ref|sa2|77}}{{book ref|sa3|77}} After a while, Shallan and Adolin confess their love to each other and Kaladin gives up on her for good.{{book ref|sa3|121}}
▲Kaladin shares with Syl his regrets of not being able to save those closest to him, and when he is at first unable to swear his Fourth Ideal, Syl is very supportive of him.{{book ref|sa3|118}} Because she wants to understand Kaladin better, she goes to [[Dalinar]] and asks him to Connect her to Kaladin so she can feel what he feels;{{book ref|sa4|i|1}} he doesn't do exactly what she was expecting, but in remembering her [[Relador|former Knight]] Syl does begin to feel grief and other shades of sorrow that help her understand Kaladin's depression.{{book ref|sa4|63}}
▲Throughout their relationship, Adolin notices Kaladin's numerous depressive spirals and helps to break him of them, subtly or not, by forcing Kaladin to spend time around friends and not be alone with his thoughts. Adolin's support of Kaladin is highlighted after Kaladin is relieved of duty as Highmarshal, resulting in Kaladin's depression worsening, and Adolin insists he accompany him to winehouses and various outings.{{book ref|sa4|12}}
=== Teft ===
Teft was the first [[bridgeman]] Kaladin approaches to ask for support in his plans for [[Bridge Four]] after refusing to commit suicide at Honor Chasm,{{book ref|sa1|11}}{{book ref|sa1|21}} and due to this they developed a very close relationship over time. Teft was also the first to suspect Kaladin's nature as a nascent Knights Radiant.{{book ref|sa1|38}}
Kaladin worries about Teft's firemoss addiction, and wants to help and support him, but respected his privacy enough to leave him alone until it became a serious problem.{{book ref|sa3|41}}
Teft's death during the occupation of Urithiru was enough to fully push Kaladin over the edge, leading him to become almost catatonic. Eventually, the despair from losing him led him to attempt suicide again, and actually go through with the attempt.{{book ref|sa4|105}}{{book ref|sa4|106}} Although Dalinar managed to convince him to survive while he was falling, leading to him swearing the Fourth Oath.{{book ref|sa4|108}} He still feels a deep grief over his death, and does his best to follow through with the promises he made with Teft, joining in group therapy sessions and working to fix the way that Alethkar deals with mental health.{{book ref|sa4|116}}
Teft felt a sense of pride at how Kaladin was able to keep fighting no matter what tried to drag him down.{{book ref|sa4|103}}
▲=== Tien ===
▲Kaladin's younger brother, due to the difference in nahn between his family and the rest of the town Kaladin had no real friends growing up and instead would spend time with Tien. As a result the two of them became extremely close with Tien being the only one who could cheer Kaladin up when he became depressed, especially during the Weeping. He is also very protective of his brother as shown when he effortlessly ignored his fathers pleas and threw away his chance at training in Kharbranth. In the end Tien's death scarred him to the point where he spent the whole next year practicing with the spear to escape his pain, to the point where it nearly killed him even. Years later, Kaladin still feels remorse because of his inability to help Tien. He forces himself to relive his grief every time someone close to him is killed. This causes him to develop a serious case of depression, to the point that he actually jumps off of the Radiant City, Urithiru.
=== Wit ===
Wit and Kaladin's relationship is strange but positive; they've only met and had serious conversations a few times but each time Wit has taken the effort to give Kaladin some needed emotional support and reinforcement, thus far by telling him a story that goads Kaladin into some sort of growth (despite Wit's protests that the stories have no inherent meaning and anything Kaladin gets out of them is entirely up to Kaladin).{{book ref|sa1|57}}{{book ref|sa2|59}}{{book ref|sa4|80}} Wit generally spares Kaladin his barbs and mockery, and treats him more kindly than most. Kaladin seems to enjoy the encounters with him and even asked for a story in when they meet in his nightmare, something Wit says people almost never do.{{book ref|sa4|80}}
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=== Bridge Four ===
==== Dabbid ====
==== Drehy ====
==== Moash ====
==== Lopen ====
==== Renarin Kholin ====
==== Rlain ====
==== Rock ====
==== Scar ====
==== Sigzil ====
=== Dalinar Kholin ===
=== Gaz ===
=== Hesina ===
=== Leshwi ===
=== Lezian ===
=== Lirin ===
=== Meridas Amaram ===
=== Oroden ===
=== Szeth ===
=== Torol Sadeas ===
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