The Stormlight Archive · Character
Dieno enne Calah
Also known as the Herdazian general, Brightlord Mink, Mink
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 4 · Ch. 1
Dieno enne Calah is a supporting character in The Stormlight Archive (Book 4).
- Gender
- male
- Age
- fifties
- First appears
- Book 4 · Ch. 1
- Books
- 1
Dieno enne Calah, known as Brightlord Mink, first appears as a short, sun-weathered Herdazian refugee with manacle scars on his wrists and a gap in his smile. Beneath the worn cloak and humor is a seasoned general, whose practical intelligence and unshowy courage make him a valued ally. He later serves as a guide and military mind amid the struggle to reclaim Urithiru, bringing the perspective of a commander who understands both hardship and people. His path from captive refugee to trusted general gives his genial warmth a hard-earned depth.
Description
Dieno is a short, lean man in his fifties, with sun-leathered darker skin and deep, dark-brown eyes. A thin silvered mustache sits above a flat nose, and his jovial smile reveals a missing tooth; scars cross his wrists. He typically wears common trousers, a buttoned shirt cut in a simple Herdazian style, suspenders, and a loose coat rather than a uniform. His weathered face and relaxed, approachable manner contrast with the alertness in his gaze.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Adolin Kholinconflicting source relationships
Adolin and Shallan have been showing the Mink around Urithiru and arranging space for his troops. Adolin finds him entertaining but difficult to read.
Dalinar Kholinmilitary ally
Dalinar and Dieno, known as the Mink, jointly oversee the battle against Taravangian’s forces. Dalinar’s priority is protecting the general, while the Mink advises on strategy and challenges Dalinar’s tendency to step away from command.
Jasnah Kholincommander
Dieno, known as the Mink, is a coalition general who helps shape the battlefield strategy and discusses the battle’s outcome and costs with Jasnah.
Kaladinconflicting source relationships
Lirin has sent word to Kaladin about the hidden Herdazian general, expecting Kaladin to come help him.
Shallan Davarconflicting source relationships
Shallan is fascinated by the Mink’s skill at escaping restraints and asks him to teach her. He shares his knowledge while gently warning her that the hobby is unseemly.
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Lirinprotector
Lirin secretly shelters the Herdazian general and his companions, despite believing the resistance has failed and further fighting will cost more lives.
Story so far
BOOK 4Rhythm of War
Key events
Appearances
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