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In {{date/sa|year=1173}}, Tvlakv finally brings Kaladin to the [[Shattered Plains]] and sells him to [[Highprince]] [[Torol Sadeas|Sadeas]]'s army. Kaladin speaks up to [[Hashal]], the wife of the [[Matal|lighteyed officer]] in charge of slaves, and begs to be allowed to fight as a spearman in the army. However, due to his ''shash'' glyph, reputation as a deserter, and attitude during the exchange, he is sent to [[Bridge Four]], the bridge crew with the worst reputation and casualty rate, to work as a [[bridgeman]].{{book ref|twok|6}}
He is placed under the command of the bridge sergeant [[Gaz]] and is immediately forced to go on a bridge run. During this initial bridge run, Kaladin is sent out completely unprepared and unequipped as part of Bridge Four to carry a large bridge, allowing Sadeas's soldiers to cross the plateaus of the Shattered Plains and assault the [[Parshendi]]. During the assault, Parshendi archers target the bridge crews and inflict heavy casualties. Although Kaladin wishes to render aid to the men, he is unable to and falls unconscious. Kaladin is about to be left for dead by the retreating bridge crews, until Syl calls out his name and urges him to move
During this time in Bridge Four, Kaladin grows more and more depressed at his situation. Eventually, Syl is unable to bear seeing Kaladin's state and leaves Kaladin but promises to return. On the next bridge run, the last man that survived Kaladin's initial bridge run dies, leaving Kaladin as the senior member of Bridge Four.{{book ref|twok|9}} Faced with losing Syl, his only friend, and such a grim reality, Kaladin seriously contemplates suicide. He goes to the [[Honor Chasm]] at night, intending to jump off. Before he can do so, Syl returns, excitedly carrying a leaf of [[blackbane]] with her. Syl in her naivety, having seen Kaladin previously take heart in having the poisonous leaves with him, assumes they would make Kaladin feel better. This innocent gesture ironically gives Kaladin the will to live again. Kaladin leaves the chasm and, resolved to become bridgeleader, bribes and intimidates Gaz into giving him the position along with autonomy in running Bridge Four. That night, he learns the name of every men in Bridge Four and goes to sleep with a sense of purpose in protecting the men.{{book ref|twok|11}}
=== Medicine ===
Kaladin started training in medicine with his father and assisting him in surgery when he was eight years old.{{book ref|sa1|10}} His training was mostly concentrated in, but not limited to, surgery. After joining the army, he had considerably practice as a field medic, attending to his fellows soldiers injured in combat.{{book ref|sa1|1}} He showed to have at least a basic understanding of pharmacology when he harvested and extracted his own antiseptic from knobweed sap.{{book ref|sa1|23}} He also demonstrated knowledge in neurological disorders like epilepsy.{{book ref|sa2|41}} After joining the army, he had considerable practice as a field medic, attending to his fellows soldiers injured in combat.{{book ref|sa1|1}}
== Relationships ==
=== Sylphrena ===
[[Sylphrena]], known as Syl, is an [[honorspren]] that Kaladin has [[Nahel bond|bonded]] to. Syl is Kaladin's constant companion and perhaps his best friend. In addition to providing Kaladin with companionship and guidance, Kaladin's bond with Syl is what allows him access to his [[Surgebinder]] abilities and become a member of the [[Knights Radiant]]. Syl is also a living weapon and is able to manifest herself as a [[Shardblade]].
Initially, Syl is attracted to Kaladin because of his urge to save others. In this initial stage, she behaves much like a normal [[windspren]], having no sentience. As she stays around Kaladin for longer periods of time, she gains the ability to manifest herself into different forms (such as a ribbon of light, a leaf, and a young woman) and speak with Kaladin. At first, Syl behaves much like a child and is unable to understand complex concepts. As she spends more time with Kaladin, she not only grows more intelligent, but is able to remember parts of her past. For example, when Kaladin asks Syl if she has a name. Syl is surprised that she not only has a name, but also has a nickname, and had not known her own name until Kaladin had asked.{{book ref|twok|6}}
It appears that Syl's existence, the Knights Radiant, and Kaladin are linked together. For example, she notes that she is gaining intelligence when she is around Kaladin. When Kaladin doesn't live up to [[Immortal Words|the oaths]] that he has made as a Knight Radiant, Syl slowly loses intelligence and is eventually "killed." When Kaladin reaffirms his oaths, he is able to revive Syl, although it is implied there is a way that Kaladin can semi-permanently kill Syl.
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