The Stormlight Archive · Character
Gare
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 2
Gare makes a blunt, formidable impression: a heavyset soldier with beefy forearms, a thick black beard, and a conspicuous bare patch on the right side of his scalp. The axe on his back and the white knots at his shoulders lend him the rough, unmistakable air of a man shaped by military life.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 2
- Books
- 1
Gare is first mentioned as an incompetent man from whom Kaladin bought Cenn away. Later, he appears as a heavyset soldier marked by a missing section of scalp, carrying an axe and wearing white knots on his shoulders. The text does not give a fuller account of his life or eventual fate.
Description
Gare is heavyset, with dark eyes, beefy forearms, and a thick black beard. A large section of scalp is missing from the right side of his head, making his appearance distinctive. He wears white knots on his shoulders and carries an axe strapped to his back, giving him a broad, battle-ready presence.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Kaladinformer squad leader
Kaladin says he paid to get Cenn away from Gare, whom he considers incompetent and dangerous to his recruits.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Way of Kings
Appearances
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