The Stormlight Archive · Character
The Five
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 4 · Ch. 51
The Five is a supporting character in The Stormlight Archive (Book 4).
- First appears
- Book 4 · Ch. 51
- Books
- 1
The Five are a group of listener elders gathered around a firepit to discuss offensive tactics. They receive news of Venli’s experiments with spren, but the book provides no individual identities or personal arcs for the group.
Description
The Five are presented as a group of listener elders gathered around a firepit. No individual faces, builds, skin tones, hair, eyes, clothing, or distinguishing features are described. Their shared visual impression is a circle of elders intent on discussion, lit by the fire.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
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Eshonaifamily representative
Eshonai belongs to the First-Rhythm family governed by the elders known as the Five; their authority shapes decisions about the listeners’ plans and traditions.
Venliapprentice
Venli is an apprentice keeper of songs who seeks the elders’ approval for her experiments with forms. Jaxlim presents Venli’s proposal to them, and they show interest before Eshonai’s discovery interrupts the gathering.
Story so far
BOOK 4Rhythm of War
Appearances
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