Difference between revisions of "Elhokar Kholin"

A year before Gavilar's dead, Elhokar was left in charge of the kingdom while his father was out on his expeditions. Elhokar was good friends with the lighteyed [[Roshone]], who owned several silversmith shops. Roshone didn't like the competition from a pair of darkeyed silversmiths, [[Moash]]'s grandparents. At Roshone's request, Elhokar had them brought in, on made up charges. He then seemed to have forgotten about them, causing them to die in the dungeons while awaiting their trial.{{book ref|sa2|44}}{{book ref|sa2|62}}

 

===War of Reckoning (1167 - 1174)===

After the assassination of Gavilar, Elhokar vowed to avenge his father by waging war against the Parshendi, who claimed responsibility for the king's death. He made the highprinces swear to the [[Vengeance Pact]] to help him in his conquest, thereby managing to keep his kingdom together for now. During the early years of the war, Elhokar sent messengers to the Parshendi asking for explanations, but no answers came.{{book ref|sa1|15}}

 

==== Persuading the Highprinces ====

After the attack, the king held a council with all highprinces and their wives. Many feared another attack and brought their shards.{{book ref|sa2|37}} During a break in the meeting, Shallan Davar arrived. The Highprinces argued over the assassin. The king insisted they had to follow his commands, which many found ludicrous. Dalinar made the case for an expedition to defeat the Parshendi once and for all. This ended the meeting. Shallan went to inform Elhokar of the dead of his sister Jasnah. The king also sealed pardons for her retinue.{{book ref|sa2|38}}