The characters / Recurring character
Steven Deschain
Steven Deschain is recorded in 7 distinct stories.
Reveal identity notes · spoilers
Roland’s father, of the line of Eld, is repeatedly tied to Gilead, his son’s training and the family history. Roland names himself as Steven's son.
Also recorded as Steven.
Stories and supporting passages
The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger
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“I do.” “In whose name?” “In the name of my father.” “Say his name.” “Steven Deschain, of the line of Eld.” “Be swift, then.” And Cort advanced into the corridor, switching his stick from one hand to the other.
Roland names his father and lineage before the test with Cort.
The Dark Tower III: The Waste Lands
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Roland names himself as Steven's son.
The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass
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Steven stands with hands on hips and confronts Roland.
The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla
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Roland recalls his father’s direct rebuke; this is a depicted memory scene.
The Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah
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Mia describes the unborn child as Steven’s grandson and identifies Steven as dead.
The Dark Tower VII: The Dark Tower
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The Tower shows Roland a vividly depicted presentation of his father with loving eyes.
The Wind Through the Keyhole
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Not that Steven Deschain could have been described as a prankster even in the best of times. “I’m only telling what Vannay told me.
Roland names Steven while explaining the assignment to Debaria.