Notum

Major
First seen · Book 4 · Ch. 32

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

Gender: male
First appears: Book 4 · Ch. 32
Books: 1

Notum is an honorspren who appears in the shape of a tall, sturdy Alethi man and initially holds himself with the reserve of a captain. As he accompanies the others, his formal composure gives way to a warmer, more cheerful manner, and his loyalty becomes unmistakable. Multiple spear and sword wounds leave his glowing white-blue form dulled to brown-white, with mist bleeding from him, but he continues to stand by those he has chosen to aid. His courage and growing trust make him more than a guide: he becomes a steadfast ally whose honor is tested and proved.

Description

Notum’s physical form is that of a tall, sturdy Alethi man with close-cropped hair, a beard marked by prominent sideburns, and a thin mustache. His body has a luminous white-blue cast, though it can appear dulled to brown-white, with white-blue mist issuing from wounds. He wears simple, practical clothing—a buttoned shirt and trousers or a plain uniform—and carries himself with upright, composed formality. A bridle of twisted threads and a grand white steed are associated with his mounted appearance.

Connections

Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals

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Mayalaranson
Notum says his father is a deadeye cared for at the fortress. The news that Maya chose to fight challenges his belief that deadeyes cannot make choices.
Adolin Kholinformer ally
Notum once served as captain of the ship that carried Adolin’s party through Shadesmar and let Syl and the others go. Despite their strained encounter, Adolin hopes Notum will vouch for his intentions to the honorspren.
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Godekeally
Godeke sends Adolin updates about Notum’s recovery and return to patrol after Notum was left outside Lasting Integrity.