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|titles=Prince consort of [[Thaylenah]] |
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|residence=Thaylen City |
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|Kmakl, seeing the red mist of [[Nergaoul]]{{book ref|sa3|118}} |
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− | He is aging, and has drooping mustaches that match his long Thaylen eyebrows.{{book ref|sa3|58}} He wears a vest and a cap.{{book ref|sa3|58}} He is not a [[Shardbearer]] and does not carry a sword; Dalinar notes that this would be unusual for someone of Kmakl's rank in [[Alethkar]].{{book ref|sa3|59 |
+ | He is aging, and has drooping mustaches that match his long Thaylen eyebrows.{{book ref|sa3|58}} He wears a vest and a cap.{{book ref|sa3|58}} He is described as "a navy man,"{{book ref|sa4|3}} and holds the rank of Admiral in the Thaylen navy.{{book ref|sa4|3}} He is not a [[Shardbearer]] and does not carry a sword; Dalinar notes that this would be unusual for someone of Kmakl's rank in [[Alethkar]].{{book ref|sa3|59}} |
+ | He is among the most skilled naval tacticians in the [[coalition of monarchs]].{{book ref|sa4|50}} He is intelligent, optimistic, and courageous, and seems to be physically fit given his age.{{book ref|sa3|115}}{{book ref|sa3|118}} He honors tradition and established policies, but he is willing to embrace innovation.{{book ref|sa4|3}}{{book ref|sa4|19}} He is an amiable man, although he jokingly refers to himself as a "grouchy old sailor".{{book ref|sa4|3}} |
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== History == |
== History == |
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− | Kmakl was present when [[Dalinar Kholin]] arrived in [[Thaylen City]] to assess the damage from the [[Everstorm]].{{book ref|sa3|59}} |
+ | Kmakl was present when [[Dalinar Kholin]] arrived in [[Thaylen City]] to assess the damage from the [[Everstorm]].{{book ref|sa3|59}} He was attended by several scribes and instructed them to write down important bits of Fen's conversation with Dalinar for the official record.{{book ref|sa3|59}} |
− | He and Fen attended a meeting of Dalinar's coalition in [[Urithiru]], and Kmakl seemed satisfied with Navani's suggestion that the Thaylens oversee trade and supplies.{{book ref|sa3|96}} |
+ | He and Fen attended a meeting of Dalinar's coalition of monarchs in [[Urithiru]], and Kmakl seemed satisfied with [[Navani]]'s suggestion that the Thaylens oversee trade and supplies.{{book ref|sa3|96}} |
+ | === Battle of Thaylen Field, 1174 === |
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As the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]] unfolded, Kmakl, Fen, and Navani Kholin surveyed the battlefield from the city walls.{{book ref|sa3|115}} Kmakl believed that the coalition might successfully defend the city until a [[thunderclast]] appeared nearby, shaking the ground and severely damaging the wall.{{book ref|sa3|115}} Kmakl suffered a cut to his scalp, but he and Fen were able to escape down a staircase to a guard chamber.{{book ref|sa3|116}} However, they were seized by soldiers from [[Sadeas princedom|House Sadeas]] under the influence of the [[Thrill]].{{book ref|sa3|117}} They were bound and gagged{{book ref|sa3|117}} and the soldiers moved to kill Kmakl, since [[Amaram]] would only care about the queens.{{book ref|sa3|118}} Kmakl tried to face his death with dignity, but the soldiers continued to manhandle him until Navani was able to incapacitate them with her [[painrial]].{{book ref|sa3|118}} |
As the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]] unfolded, Kmakl, Fen, and Navani Kholin surveyed the battlefield from the city walls.{{book ref|sa3|115}} Kmakl believed that the coalition might successfully defend the city until a [[thunderclast]] appeared nearby, shaking the ground and severely damaging the wall.{{book ref|sa3|115}} Kmakl suffered a cut to his scalp, but he and Fen were able to escape down a staircase to a guard chamber.{{book ref|sa3|116}} However, they were seized by soldiers from [[Sadeas princedom|House Sadeas]] under the influence of the [[Thrill]].{{book ref|sa3|117}} They were bound and gagged{{book ref|sa3|117}} and the soldiers moved to kill Kmakl, since [[Amaram]] would only care about the queens.{{book ref|sa3|118}} Kmakl tried to face his death with dignity, but the soldiers continued to manhandle him until Navani was able to incapacitate them with her [[painrial]].{{book ref|sa3|118}} |
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− | Kmakl and Fen subsequently witnessed [[Nergaoul]]'s appearance on the battlefield,{{book ref|sa3|118}} Dalinar summoning [[Honor's Perpendicularity]],{{book ref|sa3|119}} Jasnah [[Soulcast]]ing a new section of one of the city's walls,{{book ref|sa3|119}} and |
+ | Kmakl and Fen subsequently witnessed [[Nergaoul]]'s appearance on the battlefield,{{book ref|sa3|118}} Dalinar summoning [[Honor's Perpendicularity]],{{book ref|sa3|119}} Jasnah [[Soulcast]]ing a new section of one of the city's walls,{{book ref|sa3|119}} and their son [[Kdralk]] attempting to recover a [[Shardblade]].{{book ref|sa3|119}} Kmakl thought the new wall would hold off [[Odium]]'s forces until he saw the sheer number of [[singer]]s that were prepared to attack, driven by the Thrill.{{book ref|sa3|119}} |
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+ | === True Desolation === |
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+ | Although [[Odium]]'s forces stole a number of ships from Thaylenah, the country retained a fleet large enough to win a decisive naval victory in late {{Rosharan date|1174}}, giving them control of most of Roshar's southern seas.{{book ref|sa4|17}} |
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+ | In early {{Rosharan date|1175}}, Navani invited Kmakl aboard the ''[[Fourth Bridge]]'' for its mission to evacuate [[Hearthstone]].{{book ref|sa4|3}} He was fascinated by the airship and considered it to be fast given its size.{{book ref|sa4|19}} However, he felt sadness regarding its existence because he believed that it was a sign that naval forces would become obsolete.{{book ref|sa4|3}} By this time, Kmakl was part of Dalinar's military leadership of the coalition of monarchs, and he believed a large fleet of the airships would be an incredibly powerful weapon for both direct assaults and troop support if they could be protected from enemy [[Surgebinder]]s.{{book ref|sa4|3}}{{book ref|sa4|6}}{{book ref|sa4|19}} |
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⚫ | Kmakl joined the coalition's forces in [[Emul]] during the planning for their military offensive. Two days after King [[Taravangian]] betrayed the coalition, Kmakl informed them during a military meeting that the Thaylen navy had locked the Veden ships into their ports. He believed the blockade would be effective unless the enemy committed a large number of [[Fused]] or [[Skybreakers]] to try and break through.{{book ref|sa4|50}} |
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+ | == Relationships == |
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− | Roughly a year later, Kmakl was aboard the ''[[Fourth Bridge]]'' in [[Hearthstone]] during its evacuation. He is fascinated by the airship,{{book ref|sa4|19}} and considers it to be fast compared to its size.{{book ref|sa4|3}} Still, he feels sadness for it's existence because he believes that ships and navy are going to become obsolete.{{book ref|sa4|3}} |
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+ | === Queen Fen === |
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+ | Fen remarks that Kmakl was partcularly smitten during their first days courting.{{book ref|sa4|19}} He is often by the queen's side and sometimes acts as an informal advisor,{{book ref|sa3|96}} but he does not interfere with her duties as monarch, ensuring that she has final say on all decisions.{{book ref|sa3|59}}{{book ref|sa4|50}} |
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+ | === Dalinar and Navani Kholin === |
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+ | Both Navani and Dalinar are fond of Kmakl.{{book ref|sa4|3}}{{book ref|sa4|19}} Dalinar sometimes gets annoyed by the fact that bureaucracy slows Kmakl and Fen's decision making.{{book ref|sa4|50}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
Revision as of 18:04, 4 March 2024
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Titles | Prince consort of Thaylenah | ||||||
Religion | Vorinism, Passions | ||||||
Residence | Thaylen City | ||||||
Ethnicity | Thaylen | ||||||
Nationality | Thaylen | ||||||
Homeworld | Roshar | ||||||
Universe | Cosmere |
Kmakl is Queen Fen's husband and the prince consort of Thaylenah on Roshar.[1]
Appearance and Personality
“By Kelek, storms, and Passions alike, what is that? ”
He is aging, and has drooping mustaches that match his long Thaylen eyebrows.[1] He wears a vest and a cap.[1] He is described as "a navy man,"[3] and holds the rank of Admiral in the Thaylen navy.[3] He is not a Shardbearer and does not carry a sword; Dalinar notes that this would be unusual for someone of Kmakl's rank in Alethkar.[4]
He is among the most skilled naval tacticians in the coalition of monarchs.[5] He is intelligent, optimistic, and courageous, and seems to be physically fit given his age.[6][2] He honors tradition and established policies, but he is willing to embrace innovation.[3][7] He is an amiable man, although he jokingly refers to himself as a "grouchy old sailor".[3]
Like many Thaylens, Kmakl seems to have an affinity for both Vorinism and the Passions.[2]
History
Kmakl was present when Dalinar Kholin arrived in Thaylen City to assess the damage from the Everstorm.[4] He was attended by several scribes and instructed them to write down important bits of Fen's conversation with Dalinar for the official record.[4]
He and Fen attended a meeting of Dalinar's coalition of monarchs in Urithiru, and Kmakl seemed satisfied with Navani's suggestion that the Thaylens oversee trade and supplies.[8]
Battle of Thaylen Field, 1174
As the Battle of Thaylen Field unfolded, Kmakl, Fen, and Navani Kholin surveyed the battlefield from the city walls.[6] Kmakl believed that the coalition might successfully defend the city until a thunderclast appeared nearby, shaking the ground and severely damaging the wall.[6] Kmakl suffered a cut to his scalp, but he and Fen were able to escape down a staircase to a guard chamber.[9] However, they were seized by soldiers from House Sadeas under the influence of the Thrill.[10] They were bound and gagged[10] and the soldiers moved to kill Kmakl, since Amaram would only care about the queens.[2] Kmakl tried to face his death with dignity, but the soldiers continued to manhandle him until Navani was able to incapacitate them with her painrial.[2]
Kmakl and Fen subsequently witnessed Nergaoul's appearance on the battlefield,[2] Dalinar summoning Honor's Perpendicularity,[11] Jasnah Soulcasting a new section of one of the city's walls,[11] and their son Kdralk attempting to recover a Shardblade.[11] Kmakl thought the new wall would hold off Odium's forces until he saw the sheer number of singers that were prepared to attack, driven by the Thrill.[11]
True Desolation
Although Odium's forces stole a number of ships from Thaylenah, the country retained a fleet large enough to win a decisive naval victory in late 1174, giving them control of most of Roshar's southern seas.[12]
In early 1175, Navani invited Kmakl aboard the Fourth Bridge for its mission to evacuate Hearthstone.[3] He was fascinated by the airship and considered it to be fast given its size.[7] However, he felt sadness regarding its existence because he believed that it was a sign that naval forces would become obsolete.[3] By this time, Kmakl was part of Dalinar's military leadership of the coalition of monarchs, and he believed a large fleet of the airships would be an incredibly powerful weapon for both direct assaults and troop support if they could be protected from enemy Surgebinders.[3][13][7]
Kmakl joined the coalition's forces in Emul during the planning for their military offensive. Two days after King Taravangian betrayed the coalition, Kmakl informed them during a military meeting that the Thaylen navy had locked the Veden ships into their ports. He believed the blockade would be effective unless the enemy committed a large number of Fused or Skybreakers to try and break through.[5]
Relationships
Queen Fen
Fen remarks that Kmakl was partcularly smitten during their first days courting.[7] He is often by the queen's side and sometimes acts as an informal advisor,[8] but he does not interfere with her duties as monarch, ensuring that she has final say on all decisions.[4][5]
Both Navani and Dalinar are fond of Kmakl.[3][7] Dalinar sometimes gets annoyed by the fact that bureaucracy slows Kmakl and Fen's decision making.[5]
Notes
- ↑ a b c Oathbringer chapter 58#
- ↑ a b c d e f Oathbringer chapter 118#
- ↑ a b c d e f g h Rhythm of War chapter 3#
- ↑ a b c d Oathbringer chapter 59#
- ↑ a b c d Rhythm of War chapter 50#
- ↑ a b c Oathbringer chapter 115#
- ↑ a b c d e Rhythm of War chapter 19#
- ↑ a b Oathbringer chapter 96#
- ↑ Oathbringer chapter 116#
- ↑ a b Oathbringer chapter 117#
- ↑ a b c d Oathbringer chapter 119#
- ↑ Rhythm of War chapter 17#
- ↑ Rhythm of War chapter 6#