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'''Sigzil''' is an [[Azish]] member of [[Bridge Four]] on [[Roshar]].
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'''Sigzil''' is an [[Azish]] lieutenant in [[Bridge Four]] on [[Roshar]] and a [[Knights Radiant|Radiant]] squire to [[Kaladin]].{{book ref|sa3|35}} He was previously apprenticed to [[Hoid]] and is now a full [[Worldsinger]].{{book ref|sa1|57}}
   
 
== Appearance and Personality ==
  
== Appearance and Personality ==
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His skin is dark brown and his hair black, and he wears no beard. He has a [[Bridge Four]] tattoo on his forehead.
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Sigzil has dark brown skin and black hair, but no beard. He is considered average height in Azir, which makes him short compared to most [[Alethi]]. He has a [[Bridge Four]] tattoo on his forehead.{{book ref|sa3|35}}
   
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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 beginnning of the [[True Desolation]].{{book ref|sa3|35}}
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Sizil also has a judgmental streak, particuarly around disorderly people and when faced with other cultures' less organized and burecratic methods. While he was a Hoid's apprentice, Hoid tried to teach him to be less judgemental, and he tries to work on it.{{book ref|sa3|35}}
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== History ==
  
   
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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 pouring over ledgers.{{book ref|sa3|35}} He is encouraging and optimistic to his friends.{{book ref|sa3|46}}
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Sigzil was the first person in his family in generations to have a real chance at passing the governmental service tests in Azir. He is dismissive towards the idea that even as a commoner could pass the test thinking that a son of a laborer had little time to study given that he is not a civil servant in Azir it seems this is why he did not pass his tests. {{book ref|sa3|35}}
  
   
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== History ==
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Sometime after failing he met [[Hoid]] who took him as an apprentice [[Worldsinger]] they traveled to many places on [[Roshar]] eventually reaching the shattered plains. Sigzil tried to kill a man and thought himself successful. It is implied that his actions were what led him to become a Bridgeman. {{book ref|sa1|40}}
  
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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}}
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He started off rather abrasive and shy, especially about his knowledge as a [[Worldsingers|Worldsinger]],{{book ref|sa1|46}} but began to tell stories and teach others about far off places like [[Marabethia]],{{book ref|sa1|40}} [[Yulay]],{{book ref|sa1|43}} and [[Babatharnam]].{{book ref|sa1|46}}
  
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He was promoted to lieutenant by [[Kaladin]] and appointed as clerk since he is the only member of Bridge Four who can read [[glyphs]].{{book ref|sa2|2}}{{wob ref|4076}}
  
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Sigzil performed experiments using [[Kaladin]] as the primary subject to measure and document the extents of his [[Windrunner]] abilities.{{book ref|sa2|12}}
  
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Sigzil was one of the first bridgemen to draw in stormlight and become one of Kaladins Squires.
  
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He was formerly an apprentice of [[Hoid]] who declared him a full Worldsinger to [[Kaladin]] before leaving the war camps in Way of Kings. When Kaladin tried to talk about Hoid, Sigzil refused, so the relationship of the two obviously was not without stress.
  
   
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Hoid and Sigzil appear to have travelled to many places on Roshar together, inlcuding to [[Babatharnam]], where Hoid had to pay to have Sigzil freed from prison on three separate occasions.{{book ref|sa1|46}} While they were on the [[Shattered Plains]], he attempted to kill someone and thought he was succesful, though his victim actually survived. This event appears to be what caused him to be made a bridgeman.{{book ref|sa1|40}} Sometime after [[Kaladin]] joined Bridge Four, he believed that Hoid thought he was dead.{{book ref|sa1|55}}
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He was present along with [[Teft]] when Sadeas' body was found.{{book ref|sa3|2}} Later he approached Kaladin about many administrative issues the crew was facing attempting to convey and idea of responsibility though one of Hoid's story but failing. He brought up problems such as who they ,as Windrunners, serve{{book ref|sa3|35}}
  
   
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[[File:Sigzil portrait.png|thumb|left|200px|<center>Portrait by {{a|Jamie Knierim}}</center>]]
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Later he organized experiments on the effect the gratification surge on all of bridge four and coached other bridgemen on drawing in stormlight. {{book ref|sa3|37}} {{book ref|sa3|46}}
  
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After [[Kaladin]] started trying to rehabilitate Bridge Four, Sigzil started off as abrasive and shy, especially about his knowledge as a Worldsinger.{book ref|sa1|46}} Over time, however, he began to warm up and tell stories about far-off places like [[Marabethia]],{{book ref|sa1|40}} [[Yulay]],{{book ref|sa1|43}} [[Babatharnam]],{{book ref|sa1|46}} and [[Shinovar]].{{book ref|sa1|55}}
   
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One night, when Kaladin wasout 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}}
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== Personality and Relationships ==
  
   
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After the [[Battle of the Tower]] when Bridge Fourt transfers to [[Dalinar Kholin]]'s army, Kaladin promoted him to the rank of lieutenant and appointed the bridge crews' clerk, since he was the only member of Bridge Four who could read [[glyphs]].{{book ref|sa2|2}}{{wob ref|4076}}
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Despite being incredibly organized and studios, Sigzil thinks less of himself for failing the service exams in Azir but is content that it happens as it lead him to bridge four. He has a judgmental streak , specifically around disorderly people, but is aware of it having been criticized for it by both Kaladin and Hoid and tries to work on it.{{book ref|sa3|35}}
 
   
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Sigzil performed experiments using Kaladin as the primary subject to measure and document the extents of his [[Windrunner]] abilities.{{book ref|sa2|12}}
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Sigzil takes after Hoid's quick wit but tries to restrain himself from doing so.{{book ref|sa3|35}} He is not content being the clerk of bridge four and wishes to be the first into the sky not huddled over some ledger
  
   
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Sigzil was one of the first bridgemen to draw in [[Stormlight]] and become one of Kaladin's squires.{{cite}}
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Sigzil prefers clear relationship lines thinking commander and a clerk not the degree of friendship he has with both his captain and master.
  
   
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He was present along with [[Teft]] when Sadeas' body was found.{{book ref|sa3|2}} Later he approached Kaladin about many administrative issues the crew was facing attempting to convey and idea of responsibility though one of Hoid's story but failing. He brought up problems such as who they, as Windrunners, serve.{{book ref|sa3|35}}
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Despite his demenour he is encouraging and optimistic to friends {{book ref|sa3|46}}
  
   
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Later he organized experiments on the effect the [[Surgebinding#Gravitation|Surge of Gravitation]] on all of Bridge Four and coached other bridgemen on drawing in Stormlight.{{book ref|sa3|37}}{{book ref|sa3|46}}
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== Powers and Abilities ==
  
   
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== Attributes and Abilities ==
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Sigzil has been trained with the spear and spearmen tactics and was at least aware of military tactics before becoming a bridgeman, he is considers proficient enough to both train spearmen and lead squads as a part of bridge four.
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Sigzil has been trained with the spear and spearmen tactics and was at least aware of military tactics before becoming a bridgeman. He is proficient enough to both train spearmen and lead squads as a part of Bridge Four.{{cite}}
   
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He has sworn alteast the first oath of the knights radiant and is a squire of the [[Windrunners]] as such he has access to stormlight healing aswell as the surges of [[Gravitation]] and [[Adhesion]]
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He has sworn at least the [[Immortal Words#The First Ideal|First Ideal]] of the [[Knights Radiant]] and is one of Kaladin's squires, which allows him to draw in Stormlight and use the [[Surge]]s of [[Surgebinding#Gravitation|Gravitation]] and [[Surgebinding#Adhesion|Adhesion]] when Kaladin is nearby.{{book ref|sa3|35}}
   
 
== Notes ==
  
== Notes ==

Revision as of 22:48, 18 February 2020

Sigzil
Sigzil Portrait by Marie Seeberger.jpg
by Marie Seeberger
Abilities Radiant squire for Order of Windrunners
Groups Bridge Four, Worldsingers, Sadeas army (formerly), Kholin army
Residence Urithiru
Ethnicity Makabaki
Nationality Azish
Homeworld Roshar
Universe Cosmere
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Sigzil is an Azish lieutenant in Bridge Four on Roshar and a Radiant squire to Kaladin.[1] He was previously apprenticed to Hoid and is now a full Worldsinger.[2]

Appearance and Personality

Sigzil has dark brown skin and black hair, but no beard. He is considered average height in Azir, which makes him short compared to most Alethi. He has a Bridge Four tattoo on his forehead.[1]

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 beginnning of the True Desolation.[1]

Sizil also has a judgmental streak, particuarly around disorderly people and when faced with other cultures' less organized and burecratic methods. While he was a Hoid's apprentice, Hoid tried to teach him to be less judgemental, and he tries to work on it.[1]

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 pouring over ledgers.[1] He is encouraging and optimistic to his friends.[3]

History

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.[1]

Hoid and Sigzil appear to have travelled to many places on Roshar together, inlcuding to Babatharnam, where Hoid had to pay to have Sigzil freed from prison on three separate occasions.[4] While they were on the Shattered Plains, he attempted to kill someone and thought he was succesful, though his victim actually survived. This event appears to be what caused him to be made a bridgeman.[5] Sometime after Kaladin joined Bridge Four, he believed that Hoid thought he was dead.[6]

Portrait by Jamie Knierim

After Kaladin started trying to rehabilitate Bridge Four, Sigzil started off as abrasive and shy, especially about his knowledge as a Worldsinger.{book ref|sa1|46}} Over time, however, he began to warm up and tell stories about far-off places like Marabethia,[5] Yulay,[7] Babatharnam,[4] and Shinovar.[6]

One night, when Kaladin wasout wandering on the plains, he crossed paths with Hoid, who was playing 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.[2] When Kaladin tried to ask Sigzil about Hoid, he refused to discuss his former master.[8]

After the Battle of the Tower when Bridge Fourt transfers to Dalinar Kholin's army, Kaladin promoted him to the rank of lieutenant and appointed the bridge crews' clerk, since he was the only member of Bridge Four who could read glyphs.[9][10]

Sigzil performed experiments using Kaladin as the primary subject to measure and document the extents of his Windrunner abilities.[11]

Sigzil was one of the first bridgemen to draw in Stormlight and become one of Kaladin's squires.[citation needed]

He was present along with Teft when Sadeas' body was found.[12] Later he approached Kaladin about many administrative issues the crew was facing attempting to convey and idea of responsibility though one of Hoid's story but failing. He brought up problems such as who they, as Windrunners, serve.[1]

Later he organized experiments on the effect the Surge of Gravitation on all of Bridge Four and coached other bridgemen on drawing in Stormlight.[13][3]

Attributes and Abilities

Sigzil has been trained with the spear and spearmen tactics and was at least aware of military tactics before becoming a bridgeman. He is proficient enough to both train spearmen and lead squads as a part of Bridge Four.[citation needed]

He has sworn at least the First Ideal of the Knights Radiant and is one of Kaladin's squires, which allows him to draw in Stormlight and use the Surges of Gravitation and Adhesion when Kaladin is nearby.[1]

Notes

  1. ↑ a b c d e f g h Oathbringer chapter 35#
  2. ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 57#
  3. ↑ a b Oathbringer chapter 46#
  4. ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 46#
  5. ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 40#
  6. ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 55#
  7. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 43#
  8. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 63#
  9. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 2#
  10. ↑ /r/fantasy AMA 2013
    — Arcanum - 2013-04-15#
  11. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 12#
  12. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 2#
  13. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 37#
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