Hesina

The Stormlight Archive

First appears in The Way of Kings.

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The Stormlight Archive

Summary spoilers for the whole series

Darkeyed wife of the surgeon Lirin and mother of Kaladin, Tien and Oroden. She is implied to have grown up wealthy in Kharbranth before moving to Hearthstone with Lirin. She aids his patients, sees her family fall on hard times under Roshone, and later greets Kaladin's return and his revelation as a Radiant.

Book by book 5 events

The Way of Kings 3 events, spoilers
  1. After Brightlord Roshone arrives in Hearthstone, Hesina offers Lirin a gentler reading of the newcomer. source
  2. Hesina and Lirin meet and fall in love on his travels, and she moves with him to Hearthstone. source
  3. When the family falls on hard times under Roshone, Hesina's parents offer help. source
Oathbringer 2 events, spoilers
  1. Hesina is overjoyed when Kaladin returns alive, having believed him dead along with Tien. source
  2. Kaladin reveals himself to be a Knight Radiant and Hesina responds with delight. source
Connections spoilers

Mate of

Lirin

Parent of

Kaladin, Tien

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