The Stormlight Archive · Character

Ven

  • Supporting
  • First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 54

Ven’s height and long, distinctive face make him an unmistakable presence, while his ample white robe lends him the gravity of his medical office. He seems a figure of authority in a room where skill and composure matter.

Gender
male
First appears
Book 1 · Ch. 54
Books
1

Ven appears as chief of the surgeons, marked by his tall stature, long face, and bulbous nose. His voluminous white robe underscores his professional authority, though the text gives no further personal history or relationships.

Description

Ven is a tall man with a long face and a bulbous nose. He wears a voluminous white robe befitting his position as chief of the surgeons, giving him a formal, commanding silhouette. His hair, eyes, complexion, and other distinguishing features are not described.

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  • Kaladinbenefactor

    Ven is the chief surgeon in Amaram’s army. Kaladin pays him to ensure that his men receive medical attention first on the battlefield.

Story so far

  1. BOOK 1The Way of Kings

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