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Feb. 5th, 2025 12:54 pm
Jasnah Kholin
The Stormlight Archive
Height
6'4"
Build
Statuesque, apparently.
Hair
Long and black, often worn in braids.
Eyes
Pale violet.
Age
35
Canon Point
Wind and Truth, chapter 61
Markings
Currently none.
Vehicle
Beat-up Datsun 620 (left-hand drive)
Character Information
Born the daughter of a warlord and raised within rigid Vorin gender norms, Jasnah learned early how to navigate (and exploit) systems of power. She observes tradition when it is useful, bends it when it obstructs her goals, and discards it entirely when it proves false.
She is famously atheistic in a deeply religious society. This skepticism extends to all systems of belief, including her own conclusions. Jasnah claims adherence to utilitarian ethics, though her application of them is pragmatic rather than dogmatic. And not without contradiction and a light sprinkling of hypocrisy. Her past includes decisions others would find unforgivable, including the commissioning of an assassination attempt against her sister-in-law. And murdering some back-alley cutpurses.
Jasnah is relatively Cosmere-aware thanks to her insufferable immortal ex-boyfriend.
She is famously atheistic in a deeply religious society. This skepticism extends to all systems of belief, including her own conclusions. Jasnah claims adherence to utilitarian ethics, though her application of them is pragmatic rather than dogmatic. And not without contradiction and a light sprinkling of hypocrisy. Her past includes decisions others would find unforgivable, including the commissioning of an assassination attempt against her sister-in-law. And murdering some back-alley cutpurses.
Jasnah is relatively Cosmere-aware thanks to her insufferable immortal ex-boyfriend.
Appearance
Tall (6'4") with controlled posture. Every movement is economical, deliberate. Tan skin, violet eyes, black hair typically braided and pinned. Her clothing favors tailored silhouettes and richly saturated fabrics, chosen as much for authority as aesthetics.
In keeping with Vorin custom, her left hand is always covered — either gloved or concealed by a buttoned sleeve.
In keeping with Vorin custom, her left hand is always covered — either gloved or concealed by a buttoned sleeve.
Personality
Highly rational, but not unfeeling. Jasnah values people who demonstrate intellectual honesty, competence, and the ability to revise their beliefs in the face of evidence. Once trust is earned, her loyalty is fierce and enduring. She is impatient with foolishness. While she projects certainty, she is not afraid of being wrong.
As an Elsecaller, Jasnah has sworn oaths centered on self-mastery and the pursuit of her full potential. These oaths align with her philosophical commitments: growth through accountability, progress through reflection. She is comfortable acknowledging error, provided it leads to adaptation. Failure is acceptable. Stagnation is not.
She's also deeply paranoid, particularly when it comes to credible (or perceived) assassination attempts.
As an Elsecaller, Jasnah has sworn oaths centered on self-mastery and the pursuit of her full potential. These oaths align with her philosophical commitments: growth through accountability, progress through reflection. She is comfortable acknowledging error, provided it leads to adaptation. Failure is acceptable. Stagnation is not.
She's also deeply paranoid, particularly when it comes to credible (or perceived) assassination attempts.
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