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===Personality===
Lirin rarely drinks,{{book ref|sa1|31}} however his alcohol consumption increases after the death of [[Wistiow]] and the arrival of [[Roshone]].{{book ref|sa1|37}} He enjoys calculating the trajectory of the [[Highstorms]],{{book ref|sa1|4}} and going on walks to clear his head.{{book ref|sa1|46}}
Lirin is stubborn{{book ref|sa1|37}} and dislikes ambiguity, often becoming pessimistic when faced with uncertainty.{{book ref|sa1|25}} While he prefers to not cause unnecessary strife or embarrassment, and will discount town gossip,{{book ref|sa1|25}} he will confront those who pose a threat.{{book ref|sa1|37}} He is considered to be quite strange by the other townsfolk and they are often uncomfortable around both him and his family.{{book ref|sa1|10}} While his wife attributes this reaction his learning and knowledge,{{book ref|sa1|25}} Lirin finds that their hostility comes, at least in part, from their insecurities surrounding his families higher social standing.{{book ref|sa1|16}} Regardless of their discomfort, the townsfolk of Hearthstone respect Lirin{{book ref|sa1|25}} and appreciate the work he does.{{book ref|sa1|37}} Lirin, in turn, cares about the people of Hearthstone, despite their aversion to him, and feels tied to the town through his connections with the other residents.{{book ref|sa1|37}}
Lirin can be highly critical, particularly of those he does not agree with,{{book ref|sa1|10}}{{book ref|sa1|16}} and is a strong opponent to needless danger.{{book ref|sa1|26}}{{book ref|sa1|41}} He strongly aversive to violence,{{book ref|sa3|7}} and disagrees with the need for war,{{book ref|sa1|16}} as well as the [[Calling]] of being a soldier.{{book ref|sa1|10}} His explanations of the world are given with precision and are sometimes sterile in nature.{{book ref|sa1|16}}
{{sidequote|The Heralds were sent to teach mankind ... They led us against the Voidbringers after we were cast from heaven.|Lirin to Kaladin{{book ref|sa1|10}}|right|300px}}
===Beliefs===
While Lirin believes in the teachings of the [[Herald]]s, this may only be because of their shared roots with the practice of medicine.{{book ref|sa1|46}} He teaches his son Kaladin of their wisdom during his apprenticeship and is always carefully to outline the distinction between the Heralds and the [[Knights Radiant]].{{book ref|sa1|10}} According to Lirin, one of the fundamental tenets of the [[Vorin]] religion is the ability to climb in social rank.{{book ref|sa1|16}} During his earlier years, Lirin did not believe in the existence of the [[Voidbringers]].{{book ref|sa1|10}}
== History ==
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