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“ | Might I be quite frank? Before, you asked why I was so concerned. It is for the following reason: | ” |
Point of view: Kaladin
Setting: Sadeas's warcamp, the Shattered Plains
Kaladin visits an apothecary, hoping to get some antiseptic and bandages. However, the antiseptic he wanted was more costly than originally thought, leaving him only able to purchase the bandages, a needle and gut.
He has only been back in camp for moments when a horn sounds, calling the bridgemen for a bridge run. Though he is exhausted, each time the bridge stops, Kaladin remains standing rather than collapsing to the ground as most bridgemen do. When they reach the final chasm (the approach to the Parshendi), Kaladin takes Rock's position at the front of the bridge instead of taking his privileged position as bridgeleader toward the back.
All four of the other men in the front row - the deathline - are hit with arrows almost immediately, but Kaladin takes only minor injuries. As soon as the bridge is placed, he begins finding bridgemen who were wounded in the approach and treats their wounds. He then has his men carry the wounded back to camp on top of their bridge, removing them when they get to a chasm so the soldiers can cross.
Appearances[]
Character | Type | Description |
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Syl | Appeared | Converses with Kaladin about the apothecary and the oddness of humans. |
Kaladin | POV | Purchases medical supplies. Leads the bridge run. Treats injured bridgemen. |
Apothecary | Appeared (unnamed) | Sells Kaladin medical supplies. |
Peet | Appeared | Assisted in the treatment of his fellow bridgemen. |
Lirin | Mentioned | Kaladin explains his father taught him about medicine |
Gaz | Appeared | Challenges Kaladin about carrying the injured brigemen back. |
Sadeas | Appeared | Is seen marching in line with his soldiers to the plateau assault. |
Yake | Appeared | Was one of the last people to get in line for the bridge run. |
Dunny | Appeared | Was one of the last people to get in line for the bridge run. |
Malop | Appeared | Was one of the last people to get in line for the bridge run. |
Moash | Appeared | Scoffed at Kaladin standing as the army passed by. Carried flint and steel and was able to heat a knife. |
Amaram | Mentioned | Kaladin reflects how he also seemed so heroic and distinguished. |
Rock | Appeared | Carried an injured bridgemen to be treated by Kaladin, although he thought it was a useless endeavor. |
Drehy | Appeared | Was shocked that Kaladin chose the deathpoint to run in for the assault. |
Teft | Appeared | Carried an injured bridgemen to be treated by Kaladin. Gives Kaladin water that he needed. |
Leyten | Appeared | Severely injured on a bridge run. Treated by Kaladin on the field. |
Murk | Appeared | Killed by an four arrows on a bridge run. |
Adis | Appeared | Died by arrow on a bridge run. |
Corl | Appeared | Died by arrow on a bridge run. |
Tien | Mentioned | Used as a battlecry by Kaladin as he runs the bridge. |
Hobber | Appeared | Took an arrow through the leg on a bridge run. Treated by Kaladin on the field. |
Koorm | Appeared | Died by arrow on a bridge run. |
Gadol | Appeared | Died while being treated by Kaladin during a bridge run. Several arrows in his side. |
Dabbid | Appeared | Broke his arm during a bridge run. Was treated by Kaladin on the field. |
Narm | Appeared | Makes a fire to heat up the knife for surgery. |