| Aesudan Kholin | |
|---|---|
| Biographical information | |
| Ethnicity | Unknown |
| Nationality | Alethi |
| Gender | Female |
| Status | Unknown |
| Social Information | |
| Title(s) | Queen of Alethkar (formerly) |
| Family | House Kholin |
| Appears in |
The Way of Kings (mentioned), Words of Radiance (mentioned), Oathbringer |
Aesudan Kholin was Queen of Alethkar by marriage to her husband, Elhokar Kholin, formerly King of Alethkar.
In her husband's absence from the kingdom, the Queen surrounds herself with many sycophantic ardents who indulge her every whim. Lhan states to Pai that the Queen likes to feel that those around her are refined. That it makes her feel refined by association. The Queen, in turn, treats these sycophants well - nice food, nice robes, fantastic quarters, lots of free time to do whatever they want, warm baths, horseback riding using the Queen's personal stables, music, and art - thinking it will buy her favor with the One who makes the storms. Lhan reveals that she worries that the Almighty isn't pleased with her.[1]
In her time as regent during the War of Reckoning, Queen Aesudan cancelled the Beggars' Feast, which Pai deemed reprehensible.[1]
Pai states that the Queen is excessive; throwing feasts every night, engaging in debauchery, wasting food and money while Alethkar languishes. Aesudan has yet to actually 'weigh in' on such accusations, but has Pai executed for them nonetheless.[1]
Additionally in her husband's absence, and in her madness, Aesudan bonded with the Unmade, Yelig-nar, who took over her persona ... and appearance.[2] Whether she forged this bond before she had Pai executed remains unknown, but is suspect.
Character
Aesudan's attitude is rather like one belonging to one of the "new rich" or a rich merchant’s daughter that was able to marry beyond the means she expected. This is not the attitude of a noblewoman who has had privilege and training her whole life. She may be a foreigner who lacks a deep understanding of Alethi politics and Vorinism. Her understanding of Vorin morality and theology is simplistic, even childlike.
Family
- Elhokar Kholin - Husband (deceased)[2]
- Gavinor Kholin - Son[3][4]
- Gavilar Kholin - Father-in-law (deceased)
- Navani Kholin - Mother-in-law
- Jasnah Kholin- Sister-in-law
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Words of Radiance, Inter12.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Oathbringer, 84. The One Who Can Save
- ↑ Words of Radiance, 46. Patriots
- ↑ Oathbringer, 67. Mishim
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