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Kalak was born on [[Ashyn]], and made the journey to [[Roshar]] when his home planet was destroyed by the overuse of [[Surge]]s.{{wob ref|11945}}{{book ref|sa3|111}} When a war between humans and the native [[singer]]s started and the [[Fused]] began to appear, he, along with nine others, was made a [[Herald]] by [[Honor]].{{book ref|sa3|48}} He volunteered; it's unknown how many of the others did the same.{{book ref|sasa1|part=prelude}} During the [[Desolation]]s, his particular speciality was teaching people craftsmanship, mainly smithing bronze.{{book ref|sa2|i|7}}
 
At [[Aharietiam]], Kalak was late to the appointed meeting place for all the surviving Heralds. There, he found only [[Jezrien]], awaiting him, uncertain whether or not Kalak had perished. When Kalak confessed to his fear of returning to [[Braize]], as was the Heralds' duty in-between the Desolations, Jezrien told him about [[Ishar]]'s plan to abandon [[Taln]] to the [[Oathpact]]. Though initially apprehensive, Kalak agreed readily enough, out of fear of the tortures. He and Jezrien left their [[Honorblade]]s along with the others, and departed in opposite directions.{{book ref|sasa1|part=prelude}}
 
=== The Recreance and the Era of Solitude ===
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Kalak, like many other [[Herald]]s, has a deep respect for [[Jezrien]], treating him as the unquestionable leader even when he knows Jezrien is just as tired of the war as the others are. The idea that Jezrien himself might be breaking terrifies him.{{book ref|sasa1|part=prelude}} Unlike [[Nale]], Kalak keeps that respect even thousands of years later, after Jezrien has been reduced to a homeless drunk. He is incensed at [[Szeth]] using Jezrien's [[Honorblade]], and quickly investigates what happened to Jezrien after his passing.{{book ref|sa2|part=prelude}}{{epigraph ref|sa4|79}}
 
Though the group decided to never meet again, Kalak and Nale seem to hang out together prior to the [[True Desolation]]. Both were present for [[Ba-Ado-Mishram]]'s capture, and centuries later, both were speaking to [[Gavilar]] together about his research. They were in [[Kholinar Palace]] on the night of the [[assassination of Gavilar]], though they don't seem to have witnessed the event itself.{{book ref|sa4|24}}{{book ref|sa4|prologue}} In the present times, Kalak seems rather scared of going along with Nale, while Nale bullies him and dismisses his concerns.{{book ref|sa2|prologue}}{{book ref|sa4|prologue}}