
The Stormlight Archive · Character
Moash
- Major
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 18
A young Alethi man near Kaladin’s age, with a hawkish, narrow face and a lean, well-muscled build. He has dark green eyes and brown hair flecked with black; at one point he wears a short beard, and later is clean-shaven with a faded scar along his chin. His clothing varies from bridgeman trousers and simple crew attire to Parshendi-carapace armor.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 18
- Books
- 1
Description
A young Alethi man near Kaladin’s age, with a hawkish, narrow face and a lean, well-muscled build. He has dark green eyes and brown hair flecked with black; at one point he wears a short beard, and later is clean-shaven with a faded scar along his chin. His clothing varies from bridgeman trousers and simple crew attire to Parshendi-carapace armor.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals

Kaladinconflicting source relationships
Moash begins as a skeptic of Kaladin’s plans but grows loyal to him, pledging to guard him with his life. Their bond is strengthened by shared danger and Kaladin’s leadership, though Moash remains more openly vengeful.
- R
Rockcomrade
Moash and Rock work alongside one another in Bridge Four, sharing the dangers of scavenging and the effort to protect the crew.

Torol Sadeasoppressed subordinate
Moash resents the lethal treatment of bridgemen under Sadeas and proposes attacking Sadeas’s soldiers. His anger reflects his broader desire for vengeance.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Way of Kings
Gallery
Book 1: The Way of Kings
Appearances
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