The Stormlight Archive · Character
Noril
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 4 · Ch. 28
Noril is a supporting character in The Stormlight Archive (Book 4).
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 4 · Ch. 28
- Books
- 1
Noril is introduced among the battle-scarred patients of Kaladin’s program, carrying battle fatigue, nightmares, persistent melancholy, and suicidal thoughts. Though he is known by the harsh nickname “one-armed fool,” he is later seen patiently painting a shash glyph on a young girl’s head, his three cheek moles unmistakable. His painted mark also appears on Lirin’s forehead, a small gesture that reaches beyond his own pain. The book leaves him still marked by what he has endured, yet capable of tenderness and care.
Description
Noril is an unkempt man with a rough beard and eyes reddened by sleeplessness. His left arm is missing, and the empty sleeve of his shirt has been sewn closed; three small moles sit on his cheek. His clothing ranges from a thin shirt and shorts to a buttoned shirt with trousers, always plain and practical. He carries a tired, subdued air, softened by a patient steadiness.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
- C
Cressaniece
Cressa is Noril’s niece and is searching for him; Kaladin tells Noril that she loves him and wants him back.
Kaladinconflicting source relationships
Kaladin recognizes Noril’s despair and personally gets him out of isolation, listens to him, and offers ongoing support rather than forcing him to reunite with his niece.
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Hesinacaregiver
Hesina helps organize the care of the fallen Radiants and recognizes Noril among the refugees. She encourages Lirin to listen to Noril’s account of how Kaladin’s example helps him endure.
- L
Lirinsurgeon
Lirin previously treated Noril and referred him for support while he was suicidal. Noril tells him that Kaladin’s perseverance has helped him more than the treatments he received.
Story so far
BOOK 4Rhythm of War
Appearances
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