Difference between revisions of "Kaladin"

 

=== The 4th Ideal ({{Rosharan date|1175}}) ===

 

Kaladin stood atop Urithiru, watching Lirin fall, and realized why he came to the top of the tower. At Honor's Chasm, he chose life, and so this time, he made the opposite choice: he jumped, attempting suicide.{{book ref|sa4|106}} However, Dalinar, riding the storm at the time, demanded that the Stormfather give Kaladin more time to think. The Stormfather took Kaladin into the "place between time" and talked to him, albeit unsuccessfully. Dalinar, using his Bondsmith abilities, took Kaladin into a vision connected to Tien. The apparition of Tien convinced Kaladin to embrace the moment and accept that all people must eventually die, admitting that he chose to be used as cannon fodder to cheer up the other boys. Returning to the real world with newfound sense of peace, Kaladin kept falling, but found the strength to declare his Fourth Ideal.{{book ref|sa4|108}}

== Relationships ==

 

=== Sylphrena ===

[[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.