The Stormlight Archive · Character

Lift

Also known as Lift (Wyndle), the Reshi girl, the Edgedancer girl

  • Major
  • First seen · Book 4 · Ch. 5

Lift is a major character in The Stormlight Archive (Book 4).

Gender
female
Age
teenager
First appears
Book 4 · Ch. 5
Books
1

Description

Small gangly young girl or teen growing larger, wearing shirt with wrap underneath, climbing through tunnels and using Stormlight.

Connections

  • A

    Arshqqamrecruiter

    Lift recruited Arshqqam into the Radiants. Arshqqam feels Lift was what she needed, while believing the young Radiant needs a firm hand.

  • D

    Dabbidally

    Lift helps Dabbid rescue and heal Kaladin, while treating his difference without judgment. Dabbid is grateful for her help.

  • Dalinar Kholinthief of his knife

    Lift has stolen one of Dalinar’s knives and keeps it among her treasures; the passage suggests he likely did not intend her to take it.

  • Kaladinconflicting source relationships

    Lift heals Kaladin when his injuries and infection are killing him, despite the difficulty of the healing.

  • Navani Kholinpotential resource

    Navani hopes Lift’s unusual nature may help them escape their predicament and notes that Raboniel obtained Lifelight for her experiments.

  • Teftrescue partner

    Lift works with Teft to reach and awaken the captive Radiants during Kaladin’s distraction. Teft disguises himself as her father while they move through the crowd.

  • C

    Cultivationrecipient of her boon

    Cultivation intervened in Lift’s life when Lift asked not to change. Lift believes her request was misunderstood, and resents the ongoing physical change she experiences.

  • G

    Gawxrescuer

    Lift recalls that healing Gawx was difficult, establishing a prior act of rescue that helps her gauge the effort required to save Kaladin.

  • RC

    red chickenrescuer

    Lift rescues the injured red-feathered chicken from its green pursuer, heals its wing, and follows it through the tower. The bird appears to have an unusual connection to the dead man it seeks.

  • S

    Shenrescue partner

    Rlain and Lift cooperate to reach and heal Kaladin. Rlain is surprised to learn that Lift can still use her healing powers.

  • W

    Wyndlespren companion

    Wyndle is Lift’s bonded cultivationspren and accompanies her through Urithiru. He offers guidance and comfort, while Lift teases and rebukes him but trusts him.

  • N

    Nightwatcherpetitioner

    Lift sought a boon from the Nightwatcher, though she later insists the promises and boon were lies. Wyndle believes the Nightwatcher is incapable of deliberate lying.

  • GC

    green chickenattacker

    The green chicken hunts the red bird and attacks Lift when she protects it. Lift bites it and escapes with the red bird.

Story so far

  1. BOOK 4Rhythm of War

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