Goradel
MinorGoradel's square jaw and honest smile cut through the gloom like a trusted blade, his balding head gleaming under torchlight. Broad and steady, he stands as a rock amid shifting loyalties. You feel the quiet reliability radiating from his weathered grin.
Goradel emerges in The Well of Ascension as a young, loyal skaa soldier in Luthadel's garrison, quickly proving his mettle by reporting crucial scout intelligence during the siege and aiding Elend's daring escape, earning a spot in his personal guard as a symbol of the Revolution's rising defenders. By The Hero of Ages, he has ascended to Captain, his rugged, bald features and broad smile marking a seasoned leader whose sturdy presence bolsters the faltering forces against Ruin's apocalypse. His arc from unassuming reporter to trusted commander exemplifies the quiet heroism that sustains Vin and Elend's fragile empire amid escalating chaos.
Physical Description
Goradel possesses a soldierly build, broad and capable, anchored by a prominent square jaw. His head is balding, fringed with short hair, and an honest smile softens his weathered face. He wears Elend's guard uniform, practical and marked by use, fitting his upright stance. Radiating dependable strength, his presence inspires trust. Callused hands and steady gaze complete his reliable soldier's form. Captain Goradel is a bald rugged man with a strong square jaw and a broad good-natured smile that frequently lights his face. He possesses the sturdy muscular build of a seasoned soldier, fair skin weathered by years of service in a dangerous world, and an overall bearing that mixes pride with approachability. Dressed in the functional uniform of a military captain with boots suited to ash-covered streets, he stands as a reliable leader whose square-jawed features and alert posture convey both determination and quiet warmth.
Evolution
The Well of Ascension
Goradel starts as a younger soldier in Luthadel's garrison with a square jaw and honest smile, reporting on scout intel during the siege. Transitioning to Elend's personal guard after aiding his escape, he embodies the loyal skaa rising in the new order. Mentioned into the finale, his dependable arc reflects the soldiers forging Vin and Elend's fragile defense against Straff and koloss. From background reporter to trusted protector, he represents quiet heroism in the Revolution's ranks.
- Reports vital scout intelligence on enemy movements during the Luthadel siege.
- Aids Elend Venture's escape from the city under siege.
- Transitions to Elend's personal guard, embodying loyal skaa in the new order.
- Contributes to the defense against Straff Venture and koloss in the finale.
The Hero of Ages
Captain Goradel is a bald rugged man with a strong square jaw and a broad good-natured smile that frequently lights his face. He possesses the sturdy muscular build of a seasoned soldier, fair skin weathered by years of service in a dangerous world, and an overall bearing that mixes pride with approachability. Dressed in the functional uniform of a military captain with boots suited to ash-covered streets, he stands as a reliable leader whose square-jawed features and alert posture convey both determination and quiet warmth.
- Serves as Captain with a rugged, bald appearance and broad smile.
- Leads soldiers with pride and approachability in a post-apocalyptic world.
- Maintains sturdy muscular build and alert posture amid ash-covered streets.
- Represents reliable military leadership as threats from Ruin intensify.
Book Appearances
The Well of Ascension
First appears Ch 42
The Hero of Ages
First appears Ch 11