The Stormlight Archive · Character
Syl
Also known as Sylphrena
- Major
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 5
A translucent, female-shaped spren who can appear as a young woman. She wears a long, vaporous dress that flows into mist; in her smaller form, the skirt may be knee-length and flutter in an intangible wind. She can also appear at the size of a regular person, with her hair and dress streaming to the side.
- Gender
- female
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 5
- Books
- 1
Description
A tiny, translucent, vaporous female figure with a feminine, angular face and curious eyes. She appears as a young woman with long, flowing hair and a dress or knee-length skirt that flutters and fades into mist; she can enlarge to regular-person size, and her hair and dress stream in the wind.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Kaladincompanion
Syl is the windspren who stays near Kaladin, talks with him, and offers him companionship during his enslavement. Kaladin has grown used to her presence and speaks candidly with her.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Way of Kings
Key events
- Book 1
Ch. 13Kaladin Becomes BridgeleaderAfter reaching his breaking point at the Honor Chasm, Kaladin chooses to live and takes command of Bridge Four, beginning the transformation of the enslaved bridgemen. - Book 1
Ch. 43Kaladin Survives the HighstormLeft exposed to a highstorm as punishment, Kaladin draws in Stormlight and survives the ordeal, proving his Surgebinding abilities to Bridge Four.
Gallery
Book 1: The Way of Kings
Appearances
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