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Citylord Roshone's arrival brings misfortune to Kaladin's family. Believing that Lirin stole the spheres that Wistiow bequeathed to Kaladin, he influences the townspeople to stop making donations for Lirin's work. Since Lirin only accepts donations as payment for his services—refusing to charge money—his family loses its primary source of income. Tien starts working as a carpenter's apprentice while Kaladin is still debating whether he wants to join the army or become a surgeon.{{ref|b|sa1|c|31}}
One night, when Kaladin is fourteen and a half, a group of men break into Kaladin's house while he and his father are inside. Lirin confronts the men, who were not expecting anyone to be home. The men demand that Lirin hand over Wistiow's spheres; instead, Lirin uncovers the [[Stormlight|light]] of the [[spheres]], exposing the intruders not as highwaymen but members of the town: [[Luten]], [[Horl]] and [[Balsas]]. Upon being confronted, the men leave without taking the spheres or harming Kaladin's family.{{ref|b|sa1|c|31}}
Four months after the townspeople stop their donations, Roshone invites Lirin to the mansion for dinner. Although Lirin and Hesina try to hide the meeting from Kaladin, he finds out anyway and attends the meeting with Lirin. When they arrive, Roshone treats the two with contempt and insults not only Lirin and Kaladin, but the town itself. As the conversation progresses, Kaladin is sent out of the room to the kitchens by Lirin, under the pretense of finding a more appropriate child's meal. While in the kitchens, Roshone's son [[Rillir]] and Laral walk in together. Treating Kaladin as a servant, Rillir orders Kaladin to fetch supper for him. Kaladin refuses and argues with Rillir, but ends up humiliated while Laral does nothing to help Kaladin.{{ref|b|sa1|c|37}}
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