The Stormlight Archive · Character
Leshwi
Also known as Lady Leshwi
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 4 · Ch. 5
Leshwi is a supporting character in The Stormlight Archive (Book 4).
- Gender
- female
- Age
- ancient
- First appears
- Book 4 · Ch. 5
- Books
- 1
Leshwi arrives as a formidable leader among the Heavenly Ones, a Fused whose skill and authority make her a feared adversary to Kaladin and the Windrunners. Yet beneath her martial discipline lies a capacity for honor and unexpected regard, setting her apart from the simple cruelty others might expect of her kind. Her encounters with Kaladin complicate the lines between enemy and ally, and her choices ultimately place her in a more supportive role. She remains a figure of ancient power whose restraint proves as striking as her strength.
Description
Leshwi is tall and finely poised, with skin marbled in stark red, black, and white as though turbulent paint had flowed across her face and body. Delicate carapace edges her cheeks, while long crimson-orange and black hair trails around her in streaming strands. She wears solid-colored battle garb beneath long robes that drift several feet behind her, often forming a dark train beneath her hovering figure; a side sword and long lance complete her martial silhouette. Her controlled posture and steady, assessing expression give her an air of regal composure, even in the midst of battle.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Kaladinconflicting source relationships
After their duel, Leshwi signals that Kaladin should leave the contest to stop the Fused attacking civilians. They agree to a draw and let him go.
- R
Rabonielcommander
Raboniel respects and feels fondness for Leshwi, valuing her capacity to remember the purpose of the war and her concern for others.
Venliconflicting source relationships
Leshwi is Venli’s mistress and guide among the Fused. Venli serves as her Voice, learns from her, and quietly questions her counsel about singer independence.
- L
Lirinprotector
Leshwi has, according to Venli, offered protection to Lirin and Hesina from the Pursuer. Lirin remains unsure of the Fused’s motives.
- R
Riahold friend
Leshwi remembers Riah, an honorspren who was once precious to her. She asks whether Venli’s spren knows if Riah survived the ancient betrayal.
- S
Shenally
Rlain and Leshwi fight together to protect the group of human and singer resisters. Leshwi recognizes the danger and chooses to stand with Rlain when the enemy closes in.
- S
Sigzilcombat opponent
Leshwi impales Sigzil and begins draining his Stormlight, but stops before killing him when Kaladin intervenes; Sigzil yields and withdraws.
- TP
the Pursuerconflicting source relationships
Leshwi opposes the Pursuer’s violence and rejects his claim to an untarnished legacy. She cuts Lirin free and leads her troops against the Pursuer’s soldiers.
- L
Lezianrival
Leshwi challenges Lezian’s special privilege to pursue Kaladin and secures the right to face him first, while criticizing the Pursuer’s recklessness.
Story so far
BOOK 4Rhythm of War
Key events
Appearances
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