Difference between revisions of "Lirin"

|children=[[Kaladin]], [[Tien]], [[Oroden]]

|profession={{cat tag|medical professionals|Surgeon}}

|nation=Alethkar

|world=Roshar

|universe=[[Cosmere]]

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Lirin is stubborn{{book ref|sa1|37}} and dislikes ambiguity, often becoming pessimistic when faced with uncertainty.{{book ref|sa1|25}} While he prefers not to 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 to his learning and knowledge,{{book ref|sa1|25}} Lirin finds that their hostility comes, at least in part, from their insecurities surrounding his family's 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}}

 

 

=== Beliefs ===

 

Lirin believes in the teachings of the [[Herald]]s, who have 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}} Lirin does not believe in folktales about [[Voidbringers]], though he does acknowledge that they were the enemies of the Heralds.{{book ref|sa1|10}}

 

== Attributes and Abilities ==

 

As a surgeon, Lirin has accepted that he will not always be able to save those in his care and must sometimes make the difficult decision to prioritise one patient over another.{{book ref|sa1|41}} He works by a specific set of guidelines: if the patients are equally wounded, then treat the youngest, if not, treat the most severe. Above all else, however, know when a patient is beyond saving.{{book ref|sa1|41}}

 

== History ==

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