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|abilities={{tag+|windrunner}}, {{tag+|Shardbearer}}
|bonded=[[Sylphrena]]
|titles=Highmarshall, Captain of the [[Bridgemen]],
|aliases=Kaladin Stormblessed, Bridgeboy, Kal
|profession=Soldier, bridgeman <small>(formerly)</small>, bodyguard <small>(formerly)</small>, {{cat tag|Medical professionals|apprentice surgeon}} <small>(formerly)</small>
|groups={{tag|Knights Radiant}} <small>([[Order of Windrunners|Windrunners]])</small>, {{tag|Bridge Four}}, {{tag+|army|Kholin}}, {{tag+|army|Amaram's}} <small>(formerly)</small>, {{tag+|army|Sadeas}} <small>(formerly)</small>, {{tag+|Kaladin's squad}} <small>(formerly)</small>, [[Takers]] <small>(formerly)</small>, {{tag|Cobalt Guard}}<small>(formerly)</small>, {{tag|Kholinar Wall Guard}} <small>(formerly)</small>
|birthplace=Hearthstone
|'residence={{tag|Hearthstone|cat=Residents of Hearthstone}} <small>(formerly)</small>, {{tag|Shattered_Plains#Warcamps|text=The Alethi warcamps|cat=Residents of the Alethi warcamps}}<small>(formerly)</small>, {{tag|Urithiru|cat=Residents of Urithiru}}
|Kaladin to [[Sylphrena]]{{book ref|sa1|14}}
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'''Kaladin''', nicknamed '''Kal''', renowned as '''Kaladin Stormblessed''', is a
Kaladin has known adversity and loss throughout his life. He has suffered repeated oppression and betrayal by the [[lighteyes|lighteyed nobility]], including being driven from his home by the [[Roshone|citylord]] of his hometown as a teenager and being sold into slavery by the [[Meridas Amaram|commander]] of his army. Kaladin has also been unable to save numerous patients, comrades, subordinates, and even his brother [[Tien]] from death.
=== Appearance ===
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Kaladin is a very tall man, even tall by Alethi standards, standing approximately 6'4" in Rosharan feet (nearly seven cosmere standard feet).{{wob ref|12138}}{{wob ref|15034}} He is leanly muscular and has multiple scars on his body.{{book ref|sa1|6}} He has tan skin{{book ref|sa1|prologue}} and shoulder-length wavy black hair typical of an Alethi. He was born with dark brown eyes,{{book ref|sa1|1}} though after swearing the [[Immortal Words|Third Ideal]] of the [[Windrunner]]s, his eyes turn a pale, glowing blue whenever he summons [[Syl]] as a [[Shardblade]], and for a few hours after he dismisses her.{{book ref|sa3|5}} Like most Rosharans, Kaladin's eyes have an [[Wikipedia:Epicanthic fold|epicanthic fold]].{{wob ref|4079}} His face is square and firm with strong lines and a proud chin. He prefers to be clean-shaven but during his time as a slave, he grows a long, scraggly beard.{{book ref|sa1|46}} He is branded on his forehead with a ''[[Glyphs/Index#Sas|sas]] [[Glyphs/Index#Nahn|nahn]]'' [[glyphpair]] indicating his slavery and a ''shash'' [[glyph]] meaning "dangerous".{{book ref|sa1|2}} These brands disappeared after Kaladin swore the Fourth Ideal.{{book ref|sa4|110}}
=== Personality ===
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[[Roshone]] assembled the townsfolk as [[Meridas Amaram]], a general for [[Highprince]] [[Torol Sadeas|Sadeas]], had arrived in [[Hearthstone]] to recruit soldiers for the army. There, Kaladin and his family were shocked to learn that [[Laral]] was now engaged to Roshone himself after [[Rillir]]’s death. Meanwhile, since only six men had volunteered, Amaram asked Roshone to announce the list of conscripts. As citylord, Roshone was barred
=== Amaram's Army (1168-1172) ===
==== Side Carry ====
Kaladin managed to get all the men to submit to his authority and participate in training. The training cut down on their losses, but Kaladin was still unsatisfied. Realizing that the bridge itself could act as a shield, Kaladin started training the men to shift the bridge and carry it on its side. The practice was
====The Stormfather's Judgement====
Kaladin and [[Shallan Davar|Shallan]] are among the first new [[Knights Radiant]] in centuries. They both reveal themselves independently during the [[Battle of Narak]], together serving as the catalyst for the refounding of the order.{{book ref|sa2|78}}{{book ref|sa2|86}} Kaladin and Shallan initially have a strained relationship. During their first meeting, Shallan tricks Kaladin out of his new boots.{{book ref|sa2|28}} During their later meetings, Kaladin suspects Shallan of being a spy or opportunist at worst, and a privileged, unempathetic lighteyes at best.{{book ref|sa2|36}}{{book ref|sa2|44}} This clash of personalities is reflected in their respective spren, as the [[Cryptic]]s (to which Shallan's spren [[Pattern]] belongs) and [[honorspren]] are involved in a complex spren conflict.
Later, when Kaladin and Shallan are both stranded in the chasms of the [[Shattered Plains]], they grow to respect and admire one another. During this time, they reveal some of their personal history and secrets to each other, including the fact that Shallan has a Shardblade.{{book ref|sa2|74}} Although unsure of their own natures as members of the Knights Radiant, this incident causes them to suspect each other of being more than meets the eye. As time passes, the two of them grow closer together, with Shallan admitting that Veil is attracted to him.{{book ref|sa3|121}} In the end, however, she chooses Adolin instead. When Syl asks how Kaladin feels about this, he claims that she lifted his burdens a bit and reminded him of Tien (possibly since they were both
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=== Sylphrena ===
[[Sylphrena]], known as Syl, is the [[honorspren]] that Kaladin has [[Nahel bond|bonded]]. Syl is Kaladin's constant companion and perhaps his best friend. In addition to providing Kaladin with companionship and guidance, Kaladin's bond with Syl is what allows him access to his [[Surgebinder]] abilities and to become a member of the [[Knights Radiant]].{{book ref|sa1|57}} Syl is also a living weapon and is able to manifest herself as a [[Shardblade]].{{book ref|sa2|86}} Syl's existence, the Knights Radiant, and Kaladin are linked together. When Kaladin doesn't live up to [[Immortal Words|the oaths]] that he has made as a Knight Radiant, Syl slowly loses intelligence and is eventually "killed."{{book ref|sa2|74}} When Kaladin reaffirms his oaths, he is able to revive Syl,{{book ref|sa2|84}} although it is implied that there is a way for Kaladin to more permanently kill Syl.
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