The Stormlight Archive · Character

Nacomb Gaval

  • Supporting
  • First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 78

Nacomb Gaval is a young lighteyes serving among the soldiers, younger than Kaladin in The Stormlight Archive (Book 1).

Gender
male
Age
young adult
First appears
Book 1 · Ch. 78
Books
1

Nacomb Gaval is introduced as a young lighteyes serving among the soldiers, younger than Kaladin. When given command of the rear guard, he salutes Kaladin and immediately starts calling out to his squad, meeting responsibility with action. The text gives no further personal history or relationships.

Description

Nacomb Gaval is a young adult man with light eyes; the text does not specify their exact color or describe his hair, skin tone, height, or build. His face and other distinguishing features are not detailed. He wears the practical clothing of a soldier, and his brisk salute and ready attention suggest a purposeful presence.

Connections

Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals

  • Kaladincommander

    Kaladin gives Nacomb a field commission to command the rear guard after its officers are killed, and Nacomb follows his orders to move the troops across the bridge.

Story so far

  1. BOOK 1The Way of Kings

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