Difference between revisions of "Gavilar Kholin"

Gavilar and Dalinar were born into a provincial branch of the Kholin family. His mother died when he and his brother were young, and his father was absent from his life and spent his time dueling. After their father suffered a permanent head injury in a duel, Gavilar took over a paternal role for his younger brother Dalinar, teaching him things like how to shave.{{book ref|sa3|107}} Gavilar was only fourth dahn, and not considered a serious contender for highprince. He conquered the [[Kholin princedom]], killing some of his relatives and taking the title of highprince for himself.{{wob ref|4006}} From the start, Gavilar was supported by his brother. Dalinar would often introduce Gavilar to people he felt Gavilar should know. This led to some confusion when Gavilar was introduced by his brother Dalinar to [[Navani]]. Dalinar introduced them because he wished to court Navani himself, but Gavilar believed Dalinar intended him to court Navani with the introduction.{{book ref|sa1|64}}