Kadolin
Adolin Kholin/Kaladin Stormblessed
The Stormlight Archive's golden-hearted duelist prince and its depressed bridgeman-turned-Radiant go from prison cellmates to battle partners who would die for each other. Fandom's biggest slash ship runs on Adolin's relentless warmth against Kaladin's storms.
What is Kadolin?
Kadolin is the fan-given name for the romantic pairing of Adolin Kholin and Kaladin Stormblessed from Cosmere - Brandon Sanderson. With over 1,500 works on Archive of Our Own, it's one of the most popular ships in the fandom.
Why fans love Kadolin
Adolin is the one person who treats Kaladin like a friend instead of a symbol, and fic lets that kindness become everything.
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The highest-rated Kadolin stories on AO3, ranked by kudos.
baby, say you'll always keep me
by notpinklemonade
Gavilar returns from an expedition with a new King's Wit, and Elhokar finds himself falling love for the first time - until his life falls apart the night the Assassin in White comes for his father. Years later on the Shattered Plains, Elhokar has grown into a bitter king, far from the kindhearted p
Roping the Wind
by Snookums311 (metria31183)
When Adolin Kholin gets thrown from his horse a grumpy cowboy comes to his rescue. This will loosely follow the plot of WoK and WoR and may some of OB. There will eventually be smut, but it's a slow burn so it will be a while. Tags will get updated as chapters get posted.
Over Troubled Water
by SilverStarlights
Kaladin Stormblessed is an EMT and Vietnam veteran in 1975 Los Angeles. He's long been defined by his inability to look away when something is wrong. Night after night, he responds to scenes of unexplained deaths—bodies drained of blood, marked by strange bite wounds—while the police dismiss the cas
Popular Monster
by Leo_Angst
The day Kaladin Sehara joined the Knights, Adolin instantly took that as a personal insult. What's worse is that everyone saw a star player, talent worth paying for even with a reputation that followed him around. A reputation of a rat: reckless, ruthless, someone far too comfortable with getting hi
Stay a Little Longer
Completeby kiminsocks
Hearthstone, an idyllic town with a population of 938, is the ideal location for business and property mogul Dalinar Kholin's newest mixed-use development, which will consist of two multi-story apartment towers, 40,000 square feet of amenities devoted entirely to residents, including a state-of the
The Book of Endless Pages
by wickedlyy
This is my fix-it fic for Wind and Truth because the ending broke me and I want to feel happy. I love Shallan and Adolin and Kaladin's dynamics and wanted to explore it without them getting separated. Major spoiler warning for every book in the Stormlight Archives because I'm not sure exactly what I
Вопросы приличия
by FuchsTod
В один чудесный вечер Каладин Благословенный Бурей оказывается в ванной великого князя — и с этого все начинается. История о том, как Каладин внезапно обнаруживает своё тело, свои границы и очень много людей, которые на него пялятся. и еще Адолина, которого никто не звал, но он пришел сам.
just say that you belong to me
by notpinklemonade
“Kal, what do you-” Adolin’s voice was rough, and he cleared his throat before continuing. “What are you saying?”Kaladin squeezed his eyes closed, hands clenching into fists until his nails bit into his palms. He took several deep breaths, trying to steady himself. “I’m saying that I’m in love with
Safety First
Completeby notpinklemonade
Kaladin tried on a new havah Adolin bought her after she came out. He ended up liking it much more than she expected him to - and she learned there really was something special about hiding a hand away in a sleeve.
Three to Five Fools
by Meretrex
"That was where she had gone? To fetch Adolin storming Kholin?!"[RoW spoilers!]In Chapter 12 of Rhythm of War, Kaladin goes through an episode of anxiety and depression, during which Syl intervenes by fetching Adolin to drag him away and prevent him from harming himself. Adolin takes him to a Wineho
Blood, Flesh and Bones
by mocatzistones
- SPOILERS FOR RHYTHM OF WAR - After being officially let go by Dalinar, Kaladin is forced to sit and think about what to do with his life next. But his methods of coping aren’t exactly helpful, and the worst part?Nobody sees his suffering. And if and when they do, they seem to care less.
The Outline of Forever
by KilldegardVonBangin
*Some things are worth fighting for.* A queer retelling of the first arc of the Stormlight Archives. Angst, fluff, and smut throughout, with a happy ending. *Current setting: END of Oathbringer
Almost Yours
Completeby Calcifur
SPOILERS FOR ROW AND WAT Following the end of Urithiru’s invasion and Adolin’s return from Shadesmar, Kaladin and Adolin have a very heartfelt reunion, filled with bittersweet emotion. But fate pulls them in opposite directions again, and they depart with the hope of reuniting again after ten days
Have To Stop The World To Stop The Feeling
Completeby Calcifur
When Kaladin goes to drop off Adolin’s wedding gift, he’s not expecting it to mean anything. It means everything. Yet, in the end, it changes nothing after all.
King of Wishful Thinking
Completeby notpinklemonade
“I’ve never wanted anything, any person. That is, I should say I’ve never wanted… until now.”Emotions Elhokar couldn’t - wouldn't - name flickered across Wit’s face as he took slow, measured steps forward. He stopped just inches away, staring down into Elhokar’s eyes as if daring him to pull away fi
The Perfect Lover
Completeby loafieBoi
Adolin knew what he wanted from a partner from a young age, and that standard followed him through his life.Shallan fits it well enough, and he loves her dearly. However, there’s another who draws his eye with that gaze that’s as piercing as a spear…
Slave to my Heart
Completeby Windweaver (D_0GGO)
The simple act of getting prepared for a meeting turns into a very romantic session when you are with the right people.
Terra Incognita
by kiminsocks
_____ "Done with your princeling so soon?" Teft asks gruffly, and Adolin shrugs. "Not my princeling," he says. Gaz snorts, jerking his head at something over Adolin's shoulder. "Sure he's not." Adolin twists, still squatting, and looks behind him to see the Kholin princes exiting the Bridge Four bar
Lost In The Void
by Leo_Angst
The Fused wanted Kaladin alone. Had for a while now. And this time they got their wish. Struck by a horrifying new anti-light weapon, he is left broken, bleeding and dying as something dark burns its way through his body. Surviving should have been a victory, but the nightmare follows him home. With
Haunting Stormlight
by Calcifur
Kaladin, who works for Dalinar Kholin in the temple of exorcists, gets a call from his boss one day for an unexpected job.The exorcism of Dalinar’s own son—Adolin Kholin, who died in a mysterious accident, and now can’t pass onto the Beyond.But along their efforts, they will realise they’ve been wro
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What does Kadolin mean?
Kadolin is the ship name (portmanteau or nickname) for the pairing of Adolin Kholin and Kaladin Stormblessed. It's used by fans to tag and search for fanfiction featuring this relationship.
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There are over 1,500 Kadolin fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own.
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