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Llarimar wasis a tall, portly man with spectacles and a calm demeanor. {{book ref|wb|3}}

Llarimar is a kind, peaceful and incredibly patient individual. It takes the loss of almost all hope, threats, and actual physical violence to make him even complain. He is a high priest and shows significant faith in the iridescent[[Iridescent tonesTones]] and specific devotion to the [[Returned]] Lightsong.{{book ref|wb|3}} He tendedtends to avoid politics and keptkeeps his thoughts to himself, though he demonstrates many times that he is clever enough to have mademake an impact.{{book ref|wb|50}} Lightsong considers him the perfect high priest.

Llarimar had served as a priest to the Returned [[Kindwinds the Honest]],{{book ref|wb|54}}, but he grew disillusioned with his gods as he spent years exposed to their venality and corruption. He had a hobby for sailing, and often bringsbrought his brother [[Stennimar]] and his daughter [[Tatara]] with him.{{book ref|wb|3}} HoweverOne time while on a family boating excursion, his boat the [[Red Panther]] was caught in a storm. His daughterTatara was thrown from the deck to certain death, but was rescued by his brother who leaped into the sea and fastened his own lifeline to her, insteadrescuing her at his own expense.{{book ref|wb|57}} Following his sacrifice, Stennimar Returned as Lightsong the Bold. The miracle restored Llarimar's faith and he became Lightsong's high priest.{{book ref|wb|54}} He was so highly trusted that he was one of the few to whom Lightsong entrusted his [[Lifeless]] command phrase for a quarter of Hallandren's armies.{{book ref|wb|47}}

Llarimar tendstended to his duties with fervor and actively encouragesencouraged Lightsong to believe in himself. He recordsrecorded Lightsong's dreams and his comments on the paintings he lookslooked at, believing his dreams to be prophetic and his comments to have godly meaning. He iswas strictly obedient to Lightsong and toleratestolerated all his whims without complaint.{{book ref|wb|3}} He knowsknew Lightsong better than anyone else and cancould point out behaviourbehavior that was not typical of him.{{book ref|wb|23}}

HeDuring the events of the [[Pahn Kahl rebellion]], Llarimar assistsassisted Lightsong in his investigations at [[Mercystar|Mercystar's]] Palace. He also helpshelped in the attempt to save Blushweaver.{{book ref|wb|52}} When captured by the rebels, it iswas only when Llarimar's life iswas threatened that Lightsong givesgave up the pass phrase that controlscontrolled his contingent of the Lifeless army.{{book ref|wb|53}} Llarimar then confessesconfessed the truth to Lightsong about his previous life as a scribe, revealing the details of Lightsong's death and the true nature of their relationship. This confession breaksbroke the taboo against revealing details of a Returned's former life, but he hopeshoped that it willwould restore Lightsong's faith in himself and in the Iridescent Tones. {{book ref|wb|54}}

He is the brother and high priest of [[Lightsong]] and the father of [[Tatara]]. Llarimar loves and respects his brother, who died saving Llarimar's daughter, Tatara. Before Lightsong's advent, he had beenwas having a crisis of faith; witnessing Lightsong's return restores his faith and lets him take irreverent quips and teasing demeanor with a respectful patience. He's alsois always willing to handle Lightsong's doubts about the theology of the Cult of the Returned, and discuss theology to help Lightsong through whatever questions might be worrying at him. Lightsong, in turn, respects his patient temperament and considers him the perfect high priest, though Lightsong feels Llarimar deserves a better god.{{book ref|wb|18}}

His interactions with other people are limited, but he's is kind to Siri on the rare occasions they spoke.

| You can't get drunk, your Grace.

| Llarimar to [[Lightsong]]{{book ref|wb|5}}