The Stormlight Archive · Character
Nacomb Gaval
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 78
Nacomb Gaval has the freshness of youth in a world that asks its soldiers to grow up quickly. His light eyes and brisk, attentive manner make him seem eager to prove himself, even as he takes on responsibility.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- young adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 78
- Books
- 1
Nacomb Gaval is introduced as a young lighteyes serving among the soldiers, younger than Kaladin. When given command of the rear guard, he salutes Kaladin and immediately starts calling out to his squad, meeting responsibility with action. The text gives no further personal history or relationships.
Description
Nacomb Gaval is a young adult man with light eyes; the text does not specify their exact color or describe his hair, skin tone, height, or build. His face and other distinguishing features are not detailed. He wears the practical clothing of a soldier, and his brisk salute and ready attention suggest a purposeful presence.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Kaladincommander
Kaladin gives Nacomb a field commission to command the rear guard after its officers are killed, and Nacomb follows his orders to move the troops across the bridge.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Way of Kings
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