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Sigzil
Sigzil tends to be quiet and close-mouthed,{{book ref|sa1|40}} though when he embraces his role as a Worldsinger he displays deep knowledge of a variety of cultures and speaks openly and volubly.{{book ref|sa1|55}} He seems to enjoy deep conversations, especially when conducted one-on-one, and has a formal way of speaking.{{book ref|sa1|40}} He also has a judgmental streak, particularly around disorderly people and when faced with other cultures' less organized and bureaucratic methods. Taking Hoid's teachings to heart, however, he does attempt to be more open-minded.{{book ref|sa3|35}}
Despite being incredibly organized and studious, Sigzil thinks less of himself for failing the governmental service exams in Azir. After [[Kaladin]] remarks that he believes Azir lost out when they rejected Sigzil but that he is glad they did because it means [[Bridge Four]] gained him, Sigzil feels better about the exams. Likely as a result of growing up in Azir, where everything is well-organized, he prefers a clear relationship between himself and whoever he works for, and is somewhat bothered by the fact that his relationship with Kaladin is not a simple one of a clerk and his captain. He also expresses a need to figure out exactly what Bridge Four's chain of command is in regards to Alethi affairs after the beginning of the [[True Desolation]].{{book ref|sa3|35}}▼
▲Despite being incredibly organized and studious, Sigzil thinks less of himself for failing the governmental service exams in Azir. After [[Kaladin]] remarks that he believes Azir lost out when they rejected Sigzil but that he is glad they did because it means [[Bridge Four]] gained him, Sigzil feels better about the exams. Likely as a result of growing up in Azir, where everything is well-organized, he prefers a clear relationship between himself and whoever he works for, and is somewhat bothered by the fact that his relationship with Kaladin is not a simple one of a clerk and his captain. He also expresses a need to figure out exactly what Bridge Four's chain of command is in regards to Alethi affairs after the beginning of the [[True Desolation]].{{book ref|sa3|35}}
Despite his penchant for keeping this organized, Sigzil is not content with only being a clerk, and wants to be the "first into the sky," rather than spending all his time poring over ledgers.{{book ref|sa3|35}} He is encouraging and optimistic to his friends.{{book ref|sa3|46}}
Sigzil was the first person in his family in generations to have a chance at passing the governmental service tests in Azir, which would have given him the opportunity to attend a "real" school, though he later came to consider that a "silly dream," since, as the son of a laborer, he had little time to study. Before taking the tests, however, he got into some sort of trouble and had to be rescued by [[Hoid]], who took him on as an apprentice [[Worldsinger]].{{book ref|sa3|35}}
Hoid and Sigzil
=== Bridge Four ===
One day after Kaladin had his beard shaved off for the first time since his time in [[Amaram]]'s army, Sigzil discussed with him whether or not he would like to take the [[lighteyes]]' place and rule [[Alethkar]]. He brought up Babatharnam to illustrate the point that eye color was not the problem so much as people with power abusing it, then stalked off when Rock pointed out that he sounded like a Worldsinger.{{book ref|sa1|46}}
Another time on chasm duty, Sigzil reluctantly agreed to fill his role as a Worldsinger and confirmed that what Kaladin had seen in his vision during a highstorm was real by telling about [[Sesemalex Dar]], though he protested at the group's requests for "stories." He was the one to tell Kaladin about the [[Parshendi]]'s reverence for their dead, planting the seeds for Kaladin's later idea about crafting armor from their corpses.{{book ref|sa1|55}}
One night, when Kaladin went out wandering on the plains, he crossed paths with Hoid, who was playing [[Trailman's flute|his flute]]. Hoid told Kaladin the story of the ''[[Wandersail]]''
Sigzil's change of attitude towards Kaladin was made very apparent during the [[Battle of the Tower]] when Kaladin told the bridge crew to run away but to leave him behind; Sigzil was the first to speak up, flatly refusing to leave him.{{book ref|sa1|67}} He was overawed by Kaladin's skill with the spear as Kaladin defended the bridge against the Parshendi just after he spoke the words of the [[Order of Windrunners#The Second Ideal|Second Ideal]]{{book ref|sa1|68}} and talked him into giving them a demonstration of drawing in Stormlight while they sat around the fire that evening in [[Dalinar Kholin]]'s warcamp. He immediately began thinking analytically about Kaladin's powers, plying him with questions to see how much he could quantify the powers he had experienced, and devising experiments to be able to do just that.{{book ref|sa1|73}}
▲One night, when Kaladin went out wandering on the plains, he crossed paths with Hoid, who was playing [[Trailman's flute|his flute]]. Hoid told Kaladin the story of the ''[[Wandersail]]'', before telling Kaladin to take good care of Sigzil and to inform him that he has been graduated and is now a full Worldsinger.{{book ref|sa1|57}} When Kaladin tried to ask Sigzil about Hoid, he refused to discuss his former master.{{book ref|sa1|63}}
=== Lieutenant ===
After the [[Battle of the Tower]] when Bridge Four transfers to
Sigzil performed experiments using Kaladin as the primary subject to measure and document the extent of his [[Windrunner]] abilities.{{book ref|sa2|12}}
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