The Stormlight Archive · Character
Elthebar
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 22
Elthebar is a minor character in The Stormlight Archive (Book 1).
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 22
- Books
- 2
Elthebar is a stormwarden whose expertise in reading the weather makes him a quiet but essential figure in a world shaped by highstorms. In The Way of Kings, his predictions of approaching storms are invoked as practical guidance for those preparing to weather them, marking him as part of Roshar's network of specialized knowledge. By Rhythm of War, he appears at a scientific table, taking instrument readings and recording the exact time of a highstorm. These are small acts of careful observation that feed larger inquiries. Though his personal history remains undeveloped, his steady presence shows how methodical scholarship underpins life and discovery on Roshar.
Description
The text identifies Elthebar as a stormwarden but gives no physical description. His appearance, age, build, coloring, and clothing are unspecified. Elthebar is a tall man distinguished by a pointed beard. He wears robes described as mysterious, though their color and cut are not specified. His work with scientific instruments gives him a composed, attentive air; no details are given about his skin, hair apart from his beard, eyes, or other facial features.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Way of Kings
- Serves as a stormwarden tasked with interpreting weather patterns
- His predictions about approaching highstorms are referenced at several points
- His forecasts help people prepare for the arrival of highstorms
- Becomes associated with practical, trusted weather knowledge
BOOK 4Rhythm of War
- Takes measurements from instruments at a scientific table
- Records the precise time of a highstorm
- Contributes careful observational data that supports larger scholarly inquiries
Appearances
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