The Stormlight Archive · Character
Lopen
Also known as the one-armed Herdazian, the Herdazian, Gancho
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 39
The Lopen carries himself with an ease that makes even hardship seem briefly negotiable: a quick grin, a quicker accent, and a lazy salute offered as if the world were an old friend. Short and spindly, with one arm and strange slate-colored crystalline nails, he is difficult to overlook—and harder to take entirely at face value.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 39
- Books
- 1
A one-armed Herdazian among Kaladin’s bridge crew, Lopen brings humor and nimble confidence to a life built around brutal labor. He remains a loyal companion to Kaladin, fetching water, joining the crew’s training, and helping gather salvage alongside Rock and Dabbid. His cheerful irreverence never erases the hardship he has endured; instead, it becomes a way of keeping the crew’s spirit alive.
Description
Lopen is short and spindly, with deep tan skin and brown hair; his face is not described in precise detail. One arm is missing, and his remaining hand bears striking crystalline nails the color of slate. He is commonly dressed in a plain vest or practical bridge crew uniform, with the sturdy, work-worn simplicity of a laborer. His posture often seems loose and unhurried, while his quick, lively manner gives him a presence larger than his frame.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Kaladinconflicting source relationships
Lopen is a loyal Bridge Four companion who assists Kaladin's plans, gathers equipment, and agrees to retrieve the concealed armor. He follows Kaladin because he likes and trusts him.
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Dabbidcompanion
Lopen recruits Dabbid to help carry water to Bridge Four and casually calls him “moolie,” meaning mute. Dabbid accompanies him and assists without speaking.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Way of Kings
Appearances
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