Difference between revisions of "Kaladin"

 

At Laral’s prompting, Kaladin contradicted him, which led to the boy, [[Jost]], challenging Kaladin to a quarterstaff fight. Although it was his first time holding a weapon, his natural talent for combat manifested. However, seeing that he hurt Jost, he stops himself from fighting anymore. Jost, having no similar inhibition, beats Kaladin to the ground. Kaladin then asked Jost to teach him, but the older boy declined, telling Kaladin to “go be what you are.” Joined by Then, Kaladin made his way home while contemplating what he wants to be. Once home, Lirin informed Kaladin that Citylord [[Wistiow]] had died and bequeathed a goblet full of spheres to Kaladin so he could study in Kharbranth.{{book ref|sa1|16}}

 

Two months later, thirteen-year-old Kaladin attempted to treat a five-year-old girl named [[Miasal]] on his own. Miasal suffered multiple severe wounds. Kaladin started treating her, but it was too late as Miasal died from blood loss. An hour later, his father found Kaladin in front of the surgery room crying to himself. Lirin tells him that he is proud of Kaladin’s work and there was nothing he could have done to stop Miasal’s death. Kaladin tells Lirin that he did not want to be a surgeon, but Lirin answers that he would have to learn when to care.{{book ref|sa1|20}}