Kievan
| Kievan | |
| Prince of Dusk | |
| Superhero warrior | |
|---|---|
| Powers | Legendary |
| Ruler | |
| Title | King of Kings of the Toor of Kievan |
| Reign | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | beginning of 16th CSR |
| Died | end of 17th CSR |
Kievan /'kiːvən/ was a superhero warrior and a Xaewoon religious figure who lived in the 16th and 17th CSR in Heran. He founded and led the Toor of Darkan and was central to many events of the 16th century. His participation in the 17th century had somewhat diminished, and he largely disappeared from the public eye by the 1650s.
Earliest records
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.
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 Kippie tribes.
Kievan's modus operandi was later dubbed as "beheading the clans". It involved him approaching a clan and adding the clan leader to his entourage, for the purpose of going on spiritual missions, meanwhile installing Darkan as a "temporary ruler".
Thus, Kievan would travel with an entourage that consisted almost exclusively of heads of various clans. He also began to be known as the Prince of Dusk, since it was customary for him and his entourage to show up late in the evening.
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
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 seemed to have been a personal feud.
Missions
Throughout his life, Kievan ran so-called "missions". It is these missions that the various heads of clans were so eager to join, since it was believed that traveling alongside Kievan was walking one's right path, the Xaewoon.
Appearance
Kievan was thin, but not tall. He had dark skin and it was hypothesized that he was originally from Teamatian. He frequently wore white robes and a uniquely winded turban. Some reports indicate that he had long hair that he wore in a long braid.
