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'''Rial''' is a Sergeant in [[bridge crew|Bridge Thirteen]].{{book ref|sa3|16}}
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'''Rial''' is a sergeant in [[bridge crew|Bridge Thirteen]] on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa3|16}}
   
 
== Appearance and Personality ==
  
== Appearance and Personality ==
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He is clean-shaven with dark brown hair, and [[Dalinar]] notes that he is a bit pale for an [[Alethi]].{{book ref|sa3|16}} However, he is later referred to as having leathery, dark skin.{{book ref|sa3|58}}<ref>This seeming change in appearance is not mentioned by any of the characters.</ref>
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He is clean-shaven with dark brown hair, and [[Dalinar]] notes that he is a bit pale for an [[Alethi]].{{book ref|sa3|16}} However, he is later referred to as having leathery, dark skin.{{book ref|sa3|58}}{{ref|group=fn|text=Both of these scenes are from Dalinar's point of view, but he makes no mention of this seeming change in appearance.}}
   
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He speaks with a slow Koron drawl that originates from central Alethkar near the [[Sunmaker Mountains]].{{book ref|sa3|16}}
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He speaks with a slow [[Koron]] drawl that originates from central Alethkar near the [[Sunmaker Mountains]].{{book ref|sa3|16}}
   
 
He has a habit of rolling a [[sphere]] across his knuckles; he also formally salutes Dalinar constantly.{{book ref|sa3|16}}{{book ref|sa3|58}} He typically carries a flask of alcohol on his person.{{book ref|sa3|58}}{{book ref|sa3|100}}
  
He has a habit of rolling a [[sphere]] across his knuckles; he also formally salutes Dalinar constantly.{{book ref|sa3|16}}{{book ref|sa3|58}} He typically carries a flask of alcohol on his person.{{book ref|sa3|58}}{{book ref|sa3|100}}
   
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[[Navani]] considers him "greasy", but Dalinar likes him because he considers him similar to some of his friends from the "old days", likely referring to his time spent as a warlord.{{book ref|sa3|58}}
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[[Navani]] considers him "greasy", but Dalinar likes him because he considers him similar to some of his friends from the "old days", referring to his time spent as a warlord.{{book ref|sa3|58}}
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==Attributes and Abilities==
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Rial was a member of Bridge Thirteen when they became [[Teft]]'s [[Windrunner]] [[squire]]s.{{book ref|sa3|122}} Rial and the rest of the crew presumably gained limited [[Surgebinding]] abilities when they are within thirty miles of Teft,{{book ref|sa3|55}} including healing powers and flight through the use of [[Basic Lashing]]s.
   
 
== History ==
  
== History ==
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Rial's past is unknown, including the reason that he is part of a bridge crew. No other characters published thus far share his accent.
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Rial's past is unknown, including the reason that he was part of a bridge crew.
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Some time after the [[Battle of Narak]], Rial and the rest of Bridge Thirteen were assigned to be bodyguards for the leadership in [[Urithiru]] after the members of [[Bridge Four]] became [[Kaladin]]'s [[squire]]s.{{book ref|sa3|4}} He quickly became friendly with Dalinar and at one point spiked his canteen with alcohol.{{book ref|sa3|58}} He guarded Dalinar on his first trip to [[Thaylen City]] and was present during Dalinar's duel with [[Kdralk]].{{book ref|sa3|59}} He later offered Dalinar some alcohol just prior to him being branded a heretic by the [[curates]] of the [[Holy Enclave]].{{book ref|sa3|100}}
   
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Rial was aware that [[Navani]] sent Dalinar a special timekeeping [[Navani%27s_notebook#Vambrace|vambrace]] even before Dalinar opened the package.{{book ref|sa3|16}}
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Rial is not mentioned during the [[War of Reckoning]]. Some time after the [[Battle of Narak]], Rial and the rest of Bridge Thirteen are assigned to be bodyguards for the leadership in [[Urithiru]] after the members of [[Bridge Four]] become [[Kaladin]]'s [[squire]]s.{{book ref|sa3|4}} He quickly becomes friendly with Dalinar and at one point spikes his canteen with alcohol.{{book ref|sa3|58}} He guards Dalinar on the first trip to [[Thaylen City]] and is present during Dalinar's duel with [[Kdralk]].{{book ref|sa3|59}} He later offers Dalinar some alcohol just prior to him being branded a heretic by the [[curates]] of the [[Holy Enclave]].{{book ref|sa3|100}}
  
   
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Rial was not available to guard Dalinar during the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]] after [[Teft]] became a [[Knights Radiant|Knight Radiant]] and the members of Bridge Thirteen become his squires.{{book ref|sa3|122}}
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Rial is aware that [[Navani]] sent Dalinar a special timekeeping [[Navani%27s_notebook#Vambrace|vambrace]] before Dalinar opens the package.{{book ref|sa3|16}}
  
   
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== Trivia ==
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Rial is not available to guard Dalinar during the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]] after [[Teft]] becomes a [[Knights Radiant|Knight Radiant]] and the members of Bridge Thirteen become his squires.{{book ref|sa3|122}}
  
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* Rial's unusual accent and behavior, inconsistent appearance, mysterious past, and sudden proximity to Dalinar have led some readers to speculate that he is not a simple Alethi bridgeman and may be a [[Worldhopper]]. However, [[Brandon Sanderson]] has [[RAFO]]’d questions about him.{{wob ref|8388}}{{wob ref|9600}}
   
 
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[[Category: Bridgemen]]

Latest revision as of 11:56, 30 March 2024

Rial
Abilities Radiant squire for Order of Windrunners
Groups Bridge Thirteen, Sadeas army (formerly), Kholin army
Residence Urithiru
Nationality Alethi
Homeworld Roshar
Universe Cosmere
First Appeared Oathbringer

Rial is a sergeant in Bridge Thirteen on Roshar.[1]

Appearance and Personality[edit]

He is clean-shaven with dark brown hair, and Dalinar notes that he is a bit pale for an Alethi.[1] However, he is later referred to as having leathery, dark skin.[2][fn 1]

He speaks with a slow Koron drawl that originates from central Alethkar near the Sunmaker Mountains.[1]

He has a habit of rolling a sphere across his knuckles; he also formally salutes Dalinar constantly.[1][2] He typically carries a flask of alcohol on his person.[2][3]

Navani considers him "greasy", but Dalinar likes him because he considers him similar to some of his friends from the "old days", referring to his time spent as a warlord.[2]

Attributes and Abilities[edit]

Rial was a member of Bridge Thirteen when they became Teft's Windrunner squires.[4] Rial and the rest of the crew presumably gained limited Surgebinding abilities when they are within thirty miles of Teft,[5] including healing powers and flight through the use of Basic Lashings.

History[edit]

Rial's past is unknown, including the reason that he was part of a bridge crew.

Some time after the Battle of Narak, Rial and the rest of Bridge Thirteen were assigned to be bodyguards for the leadership in Urithiru after the members of Bridge Four became Kaladin's squires.[6] He quickly became friendly with Dalinar and at one point spiked his canteen with alcohol.[2] He guarded Dalinar on his first trip to Thaylen City and was present during Dalinar's duel with Kdralk.[7] He later offered Dalinar some alcohol just prior to him being branded a heretic by the curates of the Holy Enclave.[3]

Rial was aware that Navani sent Dalinar a special timekeeping vambrace even before Dalinar opened the package.[1]

Rial was not available to guard Dalinar during the Battle of Thaylen Field after Teft became a Knight Radiant and the members of Bridge Thirteen become his squires.[4]

Trivia[edit]

  • Rial's unusual accent and behavior, inconsistent appearance, mysterious past, and sudden proximity to Dalinar have led some readers to speculate that he is not a simple Alethi bridgeman and may be a Worldhopper. However, Brandon Sanderson has RAFO’d questions about him.[8][9]

Notes[edit]

Footnotes
  1. ↑ Both of these scenes are from Dalinar's point of view, but he makes no mention of this seeming change in appearance.
References
  1. ↑ a b c d e Oathbringer chapter 16#
  2. ↑ a b c d e Oathbringer chapter 58#
  3. ↑ a b Oathbringer chapter 100#
  4. ↑ a b Oathbringer chapter 122#
  5. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 55#
  6. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 4#
  7. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 59#
  8. ↑ Oathbringer Houston signing
    — Arcanum - 2017-11-18#
  9. ↑ JordanCon 2018
    — Arcanum - 2018-04-21#
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