Zu

Also known as the team's Stoneward, Zu the Stoneward

Major
First seen · Book 4 · Ch. 20

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

Gender: female
First appears: Book 4 · Ch. 20
Books: 1

Zu is a Stoneward Radiant chosen for the Shadesmar mission, a golden-haired Iriali whose bronze, metallic-looking skin makes her presence distinctive. She travels in traditional chest-wrap clothing and loose trousers, adding a thick coat against the cold and wielding a curved Shardblade. As a companion on the journey, she voices her dislike of splitting the group, revealing a direct and steadfast temperament.

Description

Zu is a woman with golden hair that shimmers and bronze skin with a metallic appearance. Her traditional clothing includes a close wrap across her chest and loose, flowing trousers; in the cold she wears a thick coat, sometimes oversized. She carries herself with a warrior’s readiness and wields a curved Shardblade. Her eye color, height, and build are not specified.

Connections

Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals

Adolin Kholinmission leader
Zu is a Stoneward on Adolin’s delegation. She contributes bluntly to his planning, though she says politics is not her strength.
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Ua'pamtraveling companion
Zu and Ua’pam travel together on the expedition. Ua’pam tries to restrain Zu’s provocative suggestions and jokes with her.