Difference between revisions of "Susebron"

He is naive, having grown up in a virtual prison imposed upon him by his priests. He is highly trusting of them, and refuses to believe that they may wish him harm (thoughtthough it is worth noting that his faith in them turns out to be well-placed).{{book ref|wb|29}} His main source of knowledge about morality is a book of stories that once belonged to his [[Susebron's mother|mother]], the morals of which he follows from memory.{{book ref|wb|24}} Later, he begins to figure some things out for himself, though he continues to hold to the book's rules, making him honest to a fault.{{book ref|wb|29}} Susebron is highly devoted to the people he trusts, including [[Siri]] and the priests, and refuses to abandon either of them. Nonetheless, he can be realistic in his assessment of others and is keenly aware of his own shortcomings as a ruler.{{book ref|wb|36}}{{book ref|wb|58}}

Throughout most of his life, Susebron was mute and unable to read or write using the common alphabet. He did, however, understand the color-coded Hallendren artisan's script, which provided the only means of communicatecommunication between Susebron and his priests.{{book ref|wb|20}} Because he wasn't taught how to Awaken mentally, he was unable to use his Breath to Awaken. He eventually manages to learn how to read and write from [[Siri]], and has his tongue restored by [[Lightsong]], immediately gaining the ability to speak.{{book ref|wb|29}}{{book ref|wb|57}}