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First records that mention Kievan refer to several weapon orders received at Hanta, [[Commonground]]. Several longswords were requested, characterized not so much by the length of the blade, but by the length of the grip, probably for two-handed use. This type of weapon was not very common at the time, which is probably why records of the order were preserved, as something slightly unusual.
First records that mention Kievan refer to several weapon orders received at Hanta, [[Commonground]]. Several longswords were requested, characterized not so much by the length of the blade, but by the length of the grip, probably for two-handed use. This type of weapon was not very common at the time, which is probably why records of the order were preserved, as something slightly unusual.
== Unification of the clans ==
== Role in the unification of the clans ==
The next decade saw Kievan unite a number of peoples under the flag of [[Darkan]], a young warlord of one of the [[Kippies|Kippie]] tribes.
The next decade saw Kievan unite a number of peoples under the flag of [[Darkan]], a young warlord of one of the [[Kippies|Kippie]] tribes.
Darkan was disliked, but Kievan's support allowed him to stay in power for decades, to the extent that the Toor of Darkan was mostly known as the Toor of Kievan.
Darkan was disliked, but Kievan's support allowed him to stay in power for decades, to the extent that the Toor of Darkan was mostly known as the Toor of Kievan.
Kievan's role is disputed by some researchers and religious leaders, who cite a lack of direct evidence. For instance, there are no accounts of Darkan and Kievan even having been seen together, let alone having a close enough relationship that Kievan would support Darkan's ascension to power. Others point out that legendaries tend to promote their goals in mysterious ways. Additionally, some clan leaders who have gone on missions with Kievan cited his support for Darkan. And regardless of whether Kievan knew Darkan personally or not, it was consistently reported that it was Kievan who would suggest Darkan as a "temporary ruler".
== Rivalry with Goldoor ==
== Rivalry with Goldoor ==
Kievan was in the state of rivalry with [[Darfe Goldoor]], and it is suggested that it was Kievan who had repeatedly informed [[Nilma Oordar]] about Goldoor's whereabouts and which allowed Qep to eventually defeat Goldoor in the 1549-1550 campaign.
Kievan was in the state of rivalry with [[Darfe Goldoor]], and it is suggested that it was Kievan who had repeatedly informed [[Nilma Oordar]] about Goldoor's whereabouts and which allowed Qep to eventually defeat Goldoor in the 1549-1550 campaign.
Some religious leaders suggest that the conflict was between the toors and perhaps between Darkan and Goldoor, but available data and accounts of those in Kievan's entourage reveal that it was a personal feud.
Some religious leaders suggest that the conflict was between the toors and perhaps between Darkan and Goldoor, but available data and accounts of those in Kievan's entourage reveal that it seemed to have been a personal feud.
== Missions ==
== Missions ==