Hobber

The Stormlight Archive

First appears in The Way of Kings.

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The Stormlight Archive

Summary spoilers for the whole series

A lanky, gap-toothed bridgeman of Bridge Four and one of the first to show loyalty to Kaladin. An arrow wound is healed, he is first to take the freedom glyph, and he loses the use of his legs to Szeth's Honorblade. Later he draws Stormlight from a gemstone, walks again, and learns to fly.

Book by book 6 events

The Way of Kings 2 events, spoilers
  1. Hit by an arrow in battle, Hobber has his leg healed by Kaladin. source
  2. Hobber is among the Bridge Four men who take over guarding the king from the Cobalt Guard as the King's Guard. source
Words of Radiance 2 events, spoilers
  1. He is the first to receive the freedom glyph on his forehead, then asks for the Bridge Four glyphs as well. source
  2. In Szeth's attack on Dalinar, the Honorblade kills Hobber's legs and he can no longer walk; he becomes one of Rock's assistants. source
Oathbringer 2 events, spoilers
  1. Kaladin gives him a gemstone and he draws Stormlight, healing his legs, and stands again. source
  2. He learns to fly, though his landing is rough. source
Connections spoilers

Allied with

Kaladin

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