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==== Disarming the Shardbearers ====
After a highstorm, glyphs mysteriously appearappeared in Dalinar's rooms and during the inspection that follows, Dalinar notesnoted Adolin's dislike of Kaladin. {{book ref|sa2|4}} Before the meeting with his generals, Dalinar also notices that Adolin mistrustsasked the head of their guards when he asksDalinar if Kaladin should be waiting outside. This makesmade Kaladin wonder if Adolin knowsknew or suspectssuspected something about his Radiant powers, and comescame to the conclusion that the prince is very spoiled.{{book ref|sa2|5}} During the meeting, Adolin brought up the idea of forming a coalition to counteract whatever one Sadeas forms, which would probably divide the kingdom in two. Dalinar countered that Alethkar as a kingdom hadn't existed in centuries and what existed now was mockery. Following up on this idea, Kaladin mentioned taking away the shards of the other highprinces' Shardbearers. Adolin, who until now had been banned from dueling, was tasked with this challenge.{{book ref|sa2|5}}
 
Before his duel against [[Salinor Eved]], Adolin goeswent through his pre-duellingdueling rituals. Alone in the meditation room, he talkstalked with his Shardblade, where he confidesconfided that he isnwasn't as confident as he makesmade it out to everyone else and thanksthanked the Shardblade for all it hashad done for him. After Renarin makingmade sure everything iswas in place before, he headsheaded out, while Navani burnsburned a prayer for himAdolin. Adolin revealsrevealed he iswas worried about how late Jasnah iswas and the possibility of not meeting Shallan. He also mentionsmentioned that he was the one who had broken off histhe relationship with Danlan rather than the other way around, citing that it washad not been his fault and indicatesthat she had said some things to her friends that had turned him off from their courting. {{book ref|sa2|14}}▼
During the meeting Adolin brings up the idea of forming a coalition to counteract whatever one Sadeas forms, which would probably divide the kingdom in two. Dalinar counters that Alethkar as a kingdom hasn't existed in centuries and what exists now is a mockery. Following up on this idea Kaladin mentions taking away the shards of the other highprinces' Shardbearers. Adolin, who until now was banned from duelling, is tasked with this challenge.{{book ref|sa2|5}}
 
During the duel, Adolin employsemployed [[Ironstance]] in a brutal display, treating Salinor like a new recruit. He feelsfelt the Thrill during the duel, something that he hasnhadn't felt before. He drawsdrew the ire of Highjudge [[Istow]] for using hand-to-hand combat techniques to break Salinor's helm and breastplate. He counterscountered her by saying he brokehad broken no rules. The Thrill fadesfaded from him after he wrapswrapped his hand around Salinor's neck. After the duel, he givesgave the Shardblade to Renarin as a present. Navani speculatesspeculated that he went for such a brutal and unskilled method as a way of masking his true skill and Adolin allowsallowed her to believe this.{{book ref|sa2|14}}▼
▲Before his duel against [[Salinor Eved]] Adolin goes through his pre-duelling rituals. Alone in the meditation room, he talks with his Shardblade, where he confides that he isn't as confident as he makes it out to everyone else and thanks the Shardblade for all it has done for him. After Renarin making sure everything is in place before he heads out, Navani burns a prayer for him. Adolin reveals he is worried about how late Jasnah is and the possibility of not meeting Shallan. He also mentions that he had broken off his relationship with Danlan rather than the other way around, citing that it was not his fault and indicates she had said some things to her friends that had turned him off from their courting. {{book ref|sa2|14}}
 
▲During the duel Adolin employs [[Ironstance]] in a brutal display, treating Salinor like a new recruit. He feels the Thrill during the duel, something that he hasn't felt before. He draws the ire of Highjudge [[Istow]] for using hand-to-hand combat techniques to break Salinor's helm and breastplate. He counters her by saying he broke no rules. The Thrill fades from him after he wraps his hand around Salinor's neck. After the duel he gives the Shardblade to Renarin as a present. Navani speculates that he went for such a brutal and unskilled method as a way of masking his true skill and Adolin allows her to believe this.{{book ref|sa2|14}}
 
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At the training grounds, Adolin and Kaladin's dislike for one another only growsgrew. Adolin tellstold Kaladin he doesndidn't trust him and that even though Kaladin's job iswas to keep him alive, he cancould take care of himself and Kaladin should instead spend his time keeping Renarin safe. Adolin hashad brought Renarin to the training grounds to petition Zahel to train him.{{book ref|sa2|16}} When Zahel teststested Kaladin's ability to protect Renarin, Adolin joinsjoined in, deliberately provoking Kaladin. The two fight and in the end, after he throwsthrew Kaladin off him, Zahel chewschewed him out for fighting an unarmed sparring partner thewith waysuch he didforce. {{book ref|sa2|18}}
 
During a highstorm, Kaladin findsfound Adolin looking at a fashion magazine and questions why he would be whenas all he wearswore iswas uniforms. Adolin, annoyed, asksasked Kaladin if he really needsneeded to be there and when Kaladin explainsexplained why, asksasked that he at least would leave him and Renarin out of it. WhenThen Dalinar asks, Adolin ifand he'sKaladin madediscussed anythe progressplan into hisduel duels,the Shardbearers. Adolin sayshad thatexpected he thought othersthe would want to challenge him after SalinorSalino, but itthey seems that they'rewere stalling instead. WhenAmaram Kaladinwas asksthe ifonly he has tried anyoneShardbearer in Sadeas's camp, Adolinand tellsthey himwant theot onlyleave Shardbearerif isalone Amaram.as Dalinar saysthought Adolinhe wouldn'tcould be duellingbrought himover because Amaram might be onto their side and possibly willing to secede to the Kholin princedom. Adolin givesexplains outhe his planplanned to challenge other half ShardbearersShardbeares within the argument thathope this willmakes makehim fulllook Shardbearers see him aslike a challenge and that his father will help manoeuvre them to challenging himothers. When Kaladin pointspointed out the flaws of this, Dalinar agreesagreed with him and tells Adolin he doesn't have to win every Shard in the warcamps. They simply havehad to undermine Sadeas and kill him in a duel if they can.{{book ref|sa2|23}}
 
While the bridgemen learn how to ride horses, Adolin and Renarin arewere out exercising theirs. Adolin tauntstaunted Kaladin's difficulties with [[Spray]], the horse he's riding. He endsended up goading Kaladin into riding [[Dreamstorm]] and callscalled him mad when Kaladin followsfollowed through and inevitably getsgot thrown from the horse's back. He later thanksthanked Kaladin for not telling his father that he more or less dared Kaladin to do it.{{book ref|sa2|25}}
 
As part of the second phase of Dalinar's plan, Adolin arrivesarrived with a small strike force to help Jakamav and Roion's forces on a plateau to encourage the spirit of cooperation amongstbetween the Warcamps. Once they getgot to the chrysalis, Adolin discoversdiscovered the Parshendi havehad already harvested the gemheart. Adolin spotsspotted Eshonai and demandsdemanded that she fight him. He iswas surprised when she callscalled him by name and asksasked if she would be able to meet Dalinar. Fighting the Thrill, Adolin tellstold her Dalinar would want to speak with her and Eshonai tells himreplied she willwould send a messenger to give the location of thesetupthe meeting. Afterwards, he talkstalked again with Jakamav, who warnswarned Adolin that if he keeps duellingdueling, he willwould end up losing his shards. Adolin invitesinvited Jakamav out for drinking, but is told being seen with him is bad for one's reputation. {{book ref|sa2|26}}
 
In his duelling bout with Eranniv, Adolin makesmakde it appear as though he barely had the skill to beat his opponent in hopesthe hope that this willwould make other Shardbearers eager to fight him. He winswon the duel and takestook Eranniv's Shardplate. {{book ref|sa2|29}}
 
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