The Stormlight Archive · Character
Elhokar
- Major
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 1
Elhokar carries the polish and pressure of a young king, dressed in dark silk and surrounded by the rituals of rule. There is a watchful tension to him, as if he is measuring the room—and wondering what it sees when it looks back.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 1
- Books
- 1
Elhokar begins as the king’s son and heir, presiding over a feast in the finery of Alethi royalty before taking the throne himself. His reign is shadowed by insecurity and suspicion, and he doubts that Dalinar’s army can endure. At the dueling arena he appears in Shardplate, an image of royal power that sits uneasily beside his uncertainty. His place in the story is shaped by the strain of inheriting authority before he has found confidence in it.
Description
Elhokar is a tall, well-made Alethi man with lighteyes; the text does not specify their exact color or his hair. His appearance is refined and royal, most often marked by a dark silk coat embroidered in silver or gold. When dressed for public spectacle, he wears Shardplate with gauntleted hands. He has a guarded, squinting expression and the formal presence of a ruler under scrutiny.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Adolin Kholincousin
Adolin and Elhokar are members of the Kholin family. Adolin and Dalinar discuss Elhokar’s near-fatal chasmfiend encounter and his need for support.
Dalinar Kholinconflicting source relationships
Dalinar is Elhokar’s uncle and a trusted, influential adviser. He loves Elhokar and seeks to protect him while urging him to unite the highprinces and reconsider the war’s direction; Elhokar sometimes suspects Dalinar’s judgment and motives.
Gavilar Kholinfather
Gavilar was Elhokar’s father and predecessor as king. Elhokar feels the weight of comparisons with him, while his murder fuels Elhokar’s fear of assassination.
- NK
Navani Kholinmother
Navani is Elhokar’s mother. She worries that his rule is weak and intends to protect him, even against his own poor decisions.
- JK
Jasnah Kholinsister
Jasnah and Elhokar are children of Gavilar; Jasnah is the king’s daughter and Elhokar his son and heir.
- RK
Renarin Kholincousin
Renarin is Elhokar’s cousin and accompanies the Kholin family on the hunt.
Torol Sadeasking and highprince
Sadeas serves as one of Elhokar’s highprinces and military commanders. Elhokar consults him on the war and the threat to the crown, while Sadeas attempts to persuade him against retreat.
- H
Hoidking's Wit
Hoid has served as Elhokar’s Wit, entertaining him; Elhokar says Hoid disappears periodically but expects him to return.
- K
Kabsalsubject
Kabsal serves in the ardentia under the king’s authority. He avoids being seen on his cataloging duty because Elhokar keeps track of the ardents.
- T
Taravangianforeign monarch
Taravangian is king of Kharbranth, while Elhokar is king of Alethkar; the text distinguishes the two kings during Shallan’s first encounter with Jasnah.
- B
Bashinhuntmaster
Bashin organizes and advises the king’s chasmfiend hunt, explains the plan, and takes charge of the hunt’s practical arrangements.
- V
Vengeancerider
Elhokar rides Vengeance during the hunt and battle; the horse is not a Ryshadium.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Way of Kings
Appearances
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