The Way of Kings · Chapter 2
Assassination of King Gavilar
Szeth-son-son-Vallano, compelled by his Parshendi masters, infiltrates the treaty celebration and assassinates King Gavilar Kholin using his Shardblade and Surgebinding abilities.
Outcome
Gavilar's death triggers the Vengeance Pact and the prolonged war between Alethkar and the Parshendi on the Shattered Plains.
