Relis Ruthar

The Stormlight Archive

First appears in Words of Radiance.

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The Stormlight Archive

Summary spoilers for the whole series

An Alethi lighteyes of House Ruthar and a full Shardbearer, his father's champion in dueling on the Shattered Plains. Adolin challenges him for five Shards, but he refuses and lets his cousin Elit fight instead. In the duel he abandons the match when Kaladin joins and loses his Shards. Later he tries to rally Alethi forces against the Fused.

Book by book 3 events

Words of Radiance 2 events, spoilers
  1. Adolin offers Relis a duel for five Shards against his two; Relis refuses and Elit takes the challenge. source
  2. In the duel Relis turns on Renarin, but when Kaladin joins he forfeits and loses his Plate and Blade. source
Oathbringer 1 event, spoilers
  1. As the Fused advance north across Alethkar, Relis tries to rally the remaining forces and is pushed back toward Herdaz. source
Connections spoilers

Allied with

Torol Sadeas, Elit Ruthar

Enemy of

Adolin Kholin

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