Nathrangking

My turn.

Just one win for me thanks.

*Wins blissfully.*

*Wins.*

5 *Wins.*

*Wins.*

Indeed.

As am I certain things are unavoidable, but it could be worse.

I win!!!!!!

Baalhan reaches deep into his mind and reaches at the bond connecting him to Santonio. He senses that something is amiss. Betraying nothing and removing all thoughts from his mind save one he speaks in a measured tone. "There much that is unexpected as far as I am concerned. I desire a meal. You will get me sustenance, have these holid free my right hand, and you will place the food in it." @xinoehp512

It would have been a great loss indeed.

I'll grant you that Sadeas could be charming when necessary and that Sadeas was aware of his true nature, but let's consider. Sadeas has a reputation of brutality he may have the charm, but I think when it comes down to it he would be too much the blunt instrument. The darker side of Amaram rarely showed. It took Kaladin's extreme reaction, Dalinar's trust, and test to reveal his true nature. Everyone is pretty aware that if given the chance Sadeas will tear out their throats. He is one who can be charming, but he is known to be a politician who is ready to win at all costs. Ialai was I think the true politician. The subtlety I think was hers. He is dangerous, but she was worse. Amaram was a soldier of great skill, but just that. For all appearances he was not playing their game of intrigue. When one does not know that you are playing the game they are disadvantaged.

Protects those who cannot themselves.

If you say so. Journey before destination.

You wait and see that I will stand where other fall.

I will unite instead of divide.

In fact he might excel in ways that Sadeas could not. Amaram was respected by many and had an impeccable reputation. Whereas Sadeas was a known quantity and has all of the charm of a charging whitespine. Amaram is if anything an upgrade on the prior model. He is a sycophant and has qualities that would give him opportunities that he perhaps does not currently have.

It would seem to me that Gavilar being ever the pragmatic soul that he was was as @Karger said trying to consolidate control. It may be possible that he was grooming Amaram and Aesudan to be his heirs. The two of them would replace Dalinar whom Gavilar lost faith with and potentially himself if something should happen to him. Creating a coalition to cement his power is a practical move especially if he has greater designs which could take him out of running Alethkhar for any period of time.

I'm back!!!!!

@xinoehp512

*Wins for the last time for 24 hours.*

@xinoehp512

A Collective of Inkspren A Seal of Honorspren A Galaxy of Starspren A Wave of Lightspren A Conclave of Highspren A Bushel of Cultivationspren A Sequence of Cryptics A Explosion of Releasers

Perhaps, but the world does not tremble at this thought.