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==== Tien and Kaladin ====
Six months later, during the [[Weeping]], the townsfolk of Hearthstone gathered once more in the square to await the arrival of a [[lighteyes]]. The last time they had gathered, Roshone had become their city lord, this time they were greeted by Highmarshal [[Amaram]], cousin to Roshone and leader of the princedom's army, in the absence of Highprince [[Torol Sadeas|Sadeas]]. Roshone, who had become reclusive following his son's death, also made an appearance. When [[Laral]] appeared, and it became obvious she was now betrothed to Roshone, Lirin sternly warned Kaladin against making a scene. Amaram, who had been in the region to visit his cousin, used the opportunity to recruit new members to fight on the pricedom's border. Lirin worried that Kaladin would volunteer, however his son did not step forward. After only six men volunteered, Amaram read through a list of townsfolk who would be pressed into the army to increase their numbers. Among the names chosen, was [[Tien]], Lirin's second son.
 
The conscription of Tien had not been random. Roshone, vindictive and angry that Lirin had been unable to save Rillir, conspired to take away the surgeon's son. While Lirin and Kaladin could not be forced into the army due to their professions of surgeon and surgeon's assistant, Tien as the carpenter's third apprentice could be targeted. Lirin attempted to prevent his son being taken, but was interceded by the highmarshal. Roshone insisted that Lirin's second son be impressed, and gloated at the victory he believed to have won over the surgeon. In an attempt to calm the situation, Amaram promised to make the boy a messenger to keep him away from combat. Kaladin, unwillingly to let the matter lie, offered to volunteer in his brother's place. When denied, he chose to enlist along side his brother to protect him from harm. Kaladin promised his devastated parents that he would take care of Tien and bring him home after their four year tour.{{book ref|sa1|44}}