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At the age of seven he witnesseswitnessed his [[Tanalan's father|father]] die at the hands of [[Dalinar]] Kholin.{{book ref|sa3|11}} At the arrival of the [[Gavilar]] Kholin and [[Torol Sadeas]]' armies, Tanalan and his [[Tanalan's mother|mother]] were sent to hide within a secret room, set within the rock and hidden behind a crem covered door.{{book ref|sa3|11}} After Tanalan's father is gravely injured during battle with Dalinar, his guards attempt to hide him within the same hidden chamber, however they are pursued by the Blackthorn. Dalinar finds Tanalan's father dead on arrival as well as Tanalan attempting to defend his parents using the [[shardblade]] [[Oathbringer (Shardblade)|Oathbringer]].{{book ref|sa3|11}} Despite orders to kill Tanalan, Dalinar allows him and his mother to escape.{{book ref|sa3|36}}
===Return of the Heir and Rathalas Rebellion===
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