The Stormlight Archive · Character
Highprince Thanadal
Also known as Thanadal, Brightlord Thanadal
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 22
Highprince Thanadal is associated with overdue payments in The Stormlight Archive (Book 1).
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 22
- Books
- 2
Highprince Thanadal is one of the Alethi highprinces warring on the Shattered Plains, a persistent political obstacle to Dalinar Kholin who rebuffs his overtures of alliance and openly criticizes the Kholin family. His barbs provoke Adolin into a measured duel against Thanadal's champion, a reflection of the factional sniping that divides Alethkar's nobility. By Rhythm of War, Thanadal is revealed to have been entangled with the conspiratorial Sons of Honor, and Ialai Sadeas reports that the Ghostbloods murdered him after he tried to strike a deal, a quiet, offstage end for a man who played dangerous games.
Description
Thanadal is identified as a male highprince, but no details of his face, hair, eyes, complexion, age, or build are given. He wears red and brown, though the style and cut of his clothing are unspecified. His station suggests a formal presence, but the text does not describe his manner or distinctive features. A male with an appearance typical of their role in the story.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
- IS
Ialai Sadeaspolitical associate
A fellow participant in the Sons of Honor's secrets; Ialai later reveals that Thanadal was killed by the Ghostbloods after trying to deal with them.
Adolin Kholinpolitical adversary
Thanadal's criticism of the Kholins draws Adolin into a duel with his champion, a calculated response to defend family honor.
Dalinar Kholinpolitical opponent
A political opponent who rebuffs Dalinar's calls for unity and cooperation on the Shattered Plains, aligning with other highprinces to resist Kholin influence.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Way of Kings
- Cancels a scheduled meeting with Dalinar, signaling his resistance to Kholin influence
- Refuses Dalinar's request for an alliance or joint plateau assault
- Is associated with overdue payments and coordinates with other highprinces opposed to Dalinar
- Voices criticism of Dalinar and his family, prompting Adolin to duel Thanadal's champion
- Upholds the tradition of appointing a Royal Defender; his army includes Resi
BOOK 4Rhythm of War
- Revealed to have been connected to the Sons of Honor and privy to its secrets
- Linked to Ialai Sadeas through their shared conspiratorial knowledge
- Reported by Ialai to have been killed by the Ghostbloods after attempting to make a deal
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