Difference between revisions of "Lirin"

Lirin rarely drinks,{{book ref|sa1|31}} howeverbut his alcohol consumption increased after the death of [[Wistiow]] and the arrival of [[Roshone]].{{book ref|sa1|37}} He enjoys calculating the trajectory of the [[Highstorm]]s,{{book ref|sa1|4}} and going on walks to clear his head.{{book ref|sa1|46}}

Lirin is stubborn{{book ref|sa1|37}} and dislikes ambiguity, often becoming pessimistic when faced with uncertainty.{{book ref|sa1|25}} While he prefers to not to cause unnecessary strife or embarrassment, and will discount town gossip,{{book ref|sa1|25}} he will confront those who pose a threat.{{book ref|sa1|37}} He is considered to be quite strange by the other townsfolk, and they are often uncomfortable around both him and his family.{{book ref|sa1|10}} While his wife attributes this reaction to his learning and knowledge,{{book ref|sa1|25}} Lirin finds that their hostility comes, at least in part, from their insecurities surrounding his family's higher social standing.{{book ref|sa1|16}} Regardless of their discomfort, the townsfolk of Hearthstone respect Lirin{{book ref|sa1|25}} and appreciate the work he does.{{book ref|sa1|37}} Lirin, in turn, cares about the people of Hearthstone, despite their aversion to him, and feels tied to the town through his connections with the other residents.{{book ref|sa1|37}}

Lirin can be highly critical, particularly of those he does not agree with,{{book ref|sa1|10}}{{book ref|sa1|16}} and is a strong opponent to needless danger.{{book ref|sa1|26}}{{book ref|sa1|41}} He is strongly averse to violence,{{book ref|sa3|7}} and disagrees with the need for war,{{book ref|sa1|16}} as well as the [[Calling]] of being a soldier.{{book ref|sa1|10}} His explanations of the world are given with precision and are sometimes sterile in nature.{{book ref|sa1|16}}