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'''Vstim''' is a [[Thaylen]] merchant on [[Roshar]]. He is currently employed as the Minister of Trade for [[Queen Fen]], the highest civil position in the Thaylen government.{{book ref|sa3|I|13}} He was "Babsk" to [[Rysn]], a position consisting of a master to an apprentice, and also her legal father until he pronounced her a merchant in her own right.{{book ref|wok|i|4}}
=== Rysn's Journey to Akinah ===
Prior to Rysn meeting with [[Navani Kholin]], Vstim shared information with her about a secret Alethi [[fabrial]] project involving a set of conjoined fabrial lifts. Some of the details of the project were public, but Vstim's position as
Vstim accepted investment funds from several people for creation of the Wandersail. However, despite transferring ownership of the Wandersail to Rysn, he remained the primary investor. As such, he received a portion of the Wandersail's profits.{{book ref|sa3.5|2}}
When the Wandersail and its crew took shore leave, following the encounter with the [[Sleepless]] in the form of a dead [[santhid]], Rysn communicated with Vstim via spanreed. He informed her of Queen Navani's secret goal to find an [[Oathgate]] on Akinah. Vstim also spoke via spanreed with Queen [[Jasnah Kholin]] on behalf of Rysn regarding the [[Sleepless]] and the [[Fused]] [[Surgebinding#Illumination|Lightweavers]].{{book ref|sa3.5|9}}
=== Post-expedition ===
After Rysn returned from Aimia, Vstim met with her privately to hear her account of the journey. He learned the truth about the Sleepless, what they were really concealing on Aimia, and how Rysn joined with the Dawnshard. Despite some trepidation, he promised Rysn that he would keep everything secret, even from Queen Fen.{{book ref|sa4|i|8}}
== Notes ==
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