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|titles=King of [[Alethkar]], Gavilar the Majestic{{book ref|sa3|105}}
|groups={{tag|Sons of Honor}}
|died={{Rosharan date|1167|9|missing-date=?}},{{book ref|sa1|prologue}}{{book ref|sa2|prologue}}{{book ref|sa3|prologue}}{{book ref|sa4|prologue}} killed by Szeth
|nation=Alethkar
|world=Roshar
|universe=[[Cosmere]]
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{{quote
|My people need to be united, and I need an empire that won't simply turn to infighting once I am gone.
|Gavilar to [[Eshonai]]{{book ref|sa3|prologue}}
}}
=== Appearance ===
Gavilar looks regal with his beard combed, glowing gemstones on the fingers and
▲Gavilar looks regal with his beard combed, glowing gemstones on the fingers and a uniform of newer styles.{{book ref|sa3|19}} He has strong features, a square chin, a black beard with a hint of white, and pale green eyes.{{book ref|sa1|prologue}} He has a set of bright blue Shardplate,{{book ref|sa3|11}} which he often lends to others in favor of wearing a modern suit, and wears a black iron circlet as crown.{{book ref|sa3|49}}
=== Personality ===
He's an ambitious man who is obsessed with the rise of House Kholin and overshadowing the Sunmaker and his legacy.{{book ref|sa3|11}} He wants to lead a sustainable kingdom and doesn't overlook responsibility. He is very knowledgeable of history; he has theories on why Sunmaker’s kingdom did not stand as well as knowledge on the history of some blades including Oathbringer that would eventually be Dalinar's.{{book ref|sa3|11}} He is known for his political skill for making alliances{{book ref|sa3|19}} and is more inclined to trick his enemies into turning against each other,{{book ref|sa3|11}} though he doesn’t feel guilty if his strategy included pillaging or brutal killing,{{book ref|sa3|26}} as his best friend and trusted adviser Torol Sadeas would push for.{{book ref|sa3|29}} He had a tendency to use those around him, even if he cared for them.{{wob ref|11434}}
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==== Official Record ====
Gavilar and Dalinar were born into a provincial branch of the Kholin family, with Gavilar being born some time before {{rosharan date|1120}}.{{wob ref|5569}} 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 eventually conquered the [[Kholin princedom]] however, 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}}
[[Dalinar Kholin]] remembers the beginning of the war as he and Gavilar wanting "stuff" that others had and fighting to get the "stuff." Gavilar never refuted that story at the beginning, but, by around the time of the battle on Rathalas, he was looking more towards building a kingdom that would mean something.{{book ref|sa3|19}} This seems to be connected to the birth of his first child [[Jasnah]].{{book ref|sa3|11}}
Gavilar, [[Sadeas]] and Dalinar led the war. Gavilar claimed the throne and made alliances; [[Torol Sadeas]] dealt with problems; and Dalinar won battles.{{book ref|sa3|19}} Gavilar was more inclined for a strategy that would turn the highprinces against each other. Sadeas, however, pulled him towards brutality;{{book ref|sa3|11}} he did not seem to be concerned if his troops pillaged a city.{{book ref|sa3|26}} It is implied that the war was very long and bloody, but Gavilar eventually won it after the defeating Highprince [[Kalanor]], who was pushed into battle after Gavilar's forces pillaged his villages and killed all peacemakers.{{book ref|sa3|26}}
Towards the end of the war, Gavilar started talking of the [[Alethi Codes of War]], likely after he started receiving [[Dalinar's visions|visions]] from the [[Stormfather]].{{book ref|sa3|19}}
== Relationships ==
=== House Kholin ===
There is not much information on Gavilar's family dynamics, but there are hints of complex relationships.
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