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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 ==

[[Category: Residents of Hearthstone]]

[[Category: Residents of Urithiru]]