The Stormlight Archive · Character
Yalb
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 4
Yalb carries the sun and salt of a sailor in his darkly tanned skin, with striking white eyebrows that droop beside his face. His loose clothes and easy, earthy manner give him a warmth that feels as open as the sea air.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 4
- Books
- 1
Yalb is a Thaylen sailor whose open, unguarded manner and rural dialect make him memorable from the moment he appears. He works under the sun in a vest and loose trousers, and his long white eyebrows are unmistakable against his darkly tanned skin. After winning spheres at gambling, he carries his winnings with the casual confidence of a man accustomed to life on the water.
Description
Yalb is a male Thaylen sailor with darkly tanned skin, weathered by work beneath the sun. His distinctive white eyebrows droop down along the sides of his face, making his features immediately recognizable. He wears loose, baggy trousers and an open vest, often with no shirt beneath it. His relaxed, practical bearing suits a life spent among sailors.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
- SD
Shallan Davarcompanion
Yalb escorts Shallan around Kharbranth, helps her negotiate with the book merchant, and encourages her to persist in seeking Jasnah’s tutelage. Their interactions are warm and teasing.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Way of Kings
Appearances
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