Cradle · Character

Elder Whitehall

Also known as Whitehall, the Heaven's Glory elder, the Jade

Major
First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 10

Elder Whitehall is a major character in Cradle (Book 1).

Gender: male
Age: 11-12 appearance
First appears: Book 1 · Ch. 10
Books: 1

Description

A very short human boy, with a childlike face and the body of an eight-year-old. He wears intricate white-and-gold robes and a Jade arrow badge on his chest. His expression can appear cold or demonic; his lips are bloody in one scene.

Connections

Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals

Wei Shi Lindonconflicting source relationships
Whitehall, the First Elder of the Wei clan, declares Lindon Unsouled and repeatedly urges him to survive by keeping out of notice. His counsel is severe but intended to protect him.
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Elder Harbekfellow elder
Harbek is identified among the Heaven’s Glory elders involved in the school’s response to the Sword Sage’s Remnant and Yerin.
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Elder Nasirifellow elder
Nasiri is identified among the Heaven’s Glory elders involved in the school’s response to the Sword Sage’s Remnant and Yerin.
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Elder Rahmfellow elder
They are elders of the Heaven’s Glory School. Whitehall argues before Rahm and the other elders for action against Yerin and for access to the Sword Sage’s remains and treasures.
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Elder Serenitycolleague
Serenity was a fellow Heaven’s Glory elder and Soulsmith. Her Glasswater Sentinel is displayed in the treasure hall; she was killed by the Sword Sage’s Remnant.
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First Elderfellow elder
The First Elder is a senior figure in the school’s leadership. Whitehall seeks approval from the elders for his plan to pursue Yerin and the Sword Sage’s treasures.
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Kazan Ma Deretprospective mentor
Whitehall considers taking Deret as a personal disciple after seeing him arrive quickly at the Trial’s summit, though he does not confirm that he will do so.
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Wei Jin Amonprospective disciple's school elder
Whitehall came to the festival to take Amon as Heaven’s Glory’s chosen disciple, but Lindon’s victory changes that arrangement.
Yerinantagonist
Whitehall pursues Yerin for the Sword Sage’s treasures and seeks to kill her after she defeats his school’s fighters. He attacks during her battle with the Sword Sage’s Remnant.
the Sword Sagewould-be murderer
Whitehall and the Heaven’s Glory elders decided to kill the visiting Sage and take his treasures; Whitehall now hopes to disperse the Sage’s Remnant and claim the remaining wealth.
Wei Shi Seishathreat to her family
Whitehall’s plan to march on the Wei clan after his defeat puts Seisha and her family in danger.