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Rolan is one of the few Grove-born Companions that re-appear to bond with the Monarch's Own Herald.

He has the farthest reach of Mindspeech of any of the Companions. Rolan is able to speak with Gwena on a daily basis while she and Elspeth are down south near the Dhorisha Plains. In addition, he is especially fertile; all his couplings result in foals, much to the chagrin of Skif and his Companion, Cymry.

Although he cannot Mindspeak with Talia because her Gift is Empathy, they have an exceptionally strong bond. He is always in the back of her mind. Just by thinking of him, Talia knows what he is feeling and can see through Rolan's eyes. Even when she was shielded and locked in a mage cell in Ancar's dungeon, Talia could sense Rolan all the way until he reached the royal camp at the Valdemar/Hardorn border.

Rolan has apparently alternated with Taver as the Monarch's Own's Companion. Taver had already served under at least two rulers when King Treven was crowned in 813 AF. But by the time the Heralds' Collegium was completed, Rolan had "been the Companion to the last three King’s Own Heralds"[1] before Nikolas had the job circa 850 AF. Rolan was a significant keeper of the knowledge of magic after Vanyel's posthumous "forget magic" spell was cast on Valdemar. He had to dole out tidbits of information to Nikolas when needed, without mentioning magic.[2]

Over a century later, in 1077 AF, Rolan served during King Theran's reign. It is unlikely he was alive the entire time without anyone noticing.

When Taver was killed in battle in 1376 AF, Rolan emerged from the Grove to take over and Choose Talamir.

Chosen Heralds[]

Rolan

In the series[]

Rolan appears in the following works, arranged in chronological order:

Notes[]

  1. ↑ Bastion, Chapter 1
  2. ↑ Foundation
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