The Kir Kalad are an enigmatic cabal within the Verse. It is not known as to how far their influence spans or how long they have existed. Their goals are obscure but it is known that they are the shapers of Causality for reasons unknown.
Whether masters of their own or servants for greater beings, they are not within the circle of existance within Califran. They cannot be controlled or watched by even the Eonarii, as they are beyond their manipulation. They are alien to Califran, and yet have unfathomable knowledge of the world.
Within the Calus Trilogy, the Kir Kalad are interested in Exodos which, like them, is an alien entity to Califran. It is unknown whether they are servants of Exodos or perhaps, an organization with greater intention. However, the fate of Califran does not matter to them.
One of their pawns is Ithillian Asiranth Alazon. To succeed in matters beyond his required knowledge (or existance), the Kir Kalad persuaded Ithillian that he was no simple Mithari but the last surviving descendent of the H'tarrin, an ancient race not from Califran. (Note: Also known as the Generi in Belias.) His life was of no importance to them, nor was his quest.
Their goals are secret. They are neither agents of order or chaos. Perhaps to them, it is all simply a game.
Excerpt:
"The fool believes he has a greater purpose."
"He is of a dead race. It is of no concern to us."
"Do you truly believe that a mere mortal can step through the Harrowing?"
"Others have done greater things. Things that should not be possible."
"Are they destined to meet?"
"Much more. They are destined to clash."
"And the victor?"
"There is no difference. The result will be the same."
"And the H'tarrin?"
"He will not release them from the Harrowing."
"All of this is nothing but a play then?"
"No. It is but an act within the play. When the tale stops, the story shall end as we wish it to."
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25 May 2009
25 August 2008
Ithil - Azurio's Mortal Foe
Aside from the constant struggle against Exodos, Azurio has another foe, more different from any man he had ever encountered. While Azurio can be seen as the man within the mirror, this antagonist is the shattered reflection that stares back at him. They are both the same in nature, but their moral values are completely different.
Enter Ithillian Asiranth Alazon. One of the last remaining Grey Elves that has not yet been hunted down to extinction for the sins of his race. His mother was a victim of a pillaged village. Raped and taken by a human mercenary band, she eventually brought him into the world, paying with her life as he was taken by the humans. Raised to an abusive system, his childhood was filled with torture and despair, as he wandered in a state of captivity unable to escape the clutches of his caretakers.
Grey Elves have the innate ability to pass down mental projections to their targets. Ithil's father had passed down his last memories unto his child before his death at the hands of the mercenaries. Two simple words that drove the boy to survive the beatings that plagued him daily.
Slaughter everyone. That simple message kept him alive. Yet as he grew older, the torture worsened. His body was covered in scars and wounds, and yet to the surprise of his captors, he still lived. Deciding to tear the man apart, the mercenaries tied his arms to two horses and watched in cruel satisfaction as Ithil screamed in pain, his muscles slowly tearing apart.
At that moment, his innate ability to project mental focus fell upon his captors. Every bit of pain that he suffered throughout his life, he released upon each individual man and animal within the camp. Every beating- every punishment- each man recieved tenfold within their minds.
The deep inner hatred within Ithil did more then simply drive the men insane. It destroyed their minds, instantly killing each individual within the camp, including the animals.
And so, was Ithil given his freedom. Through hatred for humanity, he survived.
Yet even with his hatred, Ithil was no simple murderer, slaying anyone in his path. He had no goal, no path in life. His kind was hated throughout the land. He was unaccepted in all but the most devious of orders. And so, he became a master assassin within the Kir Kalad, an order that spanned beyond mortal timelines.
Within that order, he was revealed his destiny. The Kir Kalad explained to him, that he was the last descendant of an ancient race known as the H'tarrin, a demon-like race. Ages ago, the H'tarrin were defeated and banished away from the world, never to see the light of day again. Ithil's destiny was to free them and bring the world to chaos once more.
With his goal explained, he set about to finding the H'tarrin, only to encounter Azurio. Not realizing their great differences, both temporarily banded together at first to escape a dangerous situation. Yet they would meet again, and eventually realize how similar and yet different they were.
Ithil is Azurio's temptation into succumbing to Exodos. In all aspects, Ithil was supposed to be the bearer of the blade and bring ruin onto the world with no hesitation. It was his goal and mission. To obliterate everything. And yet, Azurio wielded the blade against him, refusing to release Exodos and kill him.
What would have happened if their places would have been switched?
Enter Ithillian Asiranth Alazon. One of the last remaining Grey Elves that has not yet been hunted down to extinction for the sins of his race. His mother was a victim of a pillaged village. Raped and taken by a human mercenary band, she eventually brought him into the world, paying with her life as he was taken by the humans. Raised to an abusive system, his childhood was filled with torture and despair, as he wandered in a state of captivity unable to escape the clutches of his caretakers.
Grey Elves have the innate ability to pass down mental projections to their targets. Ithil's father had passed down his last memories unto his child before his death at the hands of the mercenaries. Two simple words that drove the boy to survive the beatings that plagued him daily.
Slaughter everyone. That simple message kept him alive. Yet as he grew older, the torture worsened. His body was covered in scars and wounds, and yet to the surprise of his captors, he still lived. Deciding to tear the man apart, the mercenaries tied his arms to two horses and watched in cruel satisfaction as Ithil screamed in pain, his muscles slowly tearing apart.
At that moment, his innate ability to project mental focus fell upon his captors. Every bit of pain that he suffered throughout his life, he released upon each individual man and animal within the camp. Every beating- every punishment- each man recieved tenfold within their minds.
The deep inner hatred within Ithil did more then simply drive the men insane. It destroyed their minds, instantly killing each individual within the camp, including the animals.
And so, was Ithil given his freedom. Through hatred for humanity, he survived.
Yet even with his hatred, Ithil was no simple murderer, slaying anyone in his path. He had no goal, no path in life. His kind was hated throughout the land. He was unaccepted in all but the most devious of orders. And so, he became a master assassin within the Kir Kalad, an order that spanned beyond mortal timelines.
Within that order, he was revealed his destiny. The Kir Kalad explained to him, that he was the last descendant of an ancient race known as the H'tarrin, a demon-like race. Ages ago, the H'tarrin were defeated and banished away from the world, never to see the light of day again. Ithil's destiny was to free them and bring the world to chaos once more.
With his goal explained, he set about to finding the H'tarrin, only to encounter Azurio. Not realizing their great differences, both temporarily banded together at first to escape a dangerous situation. Yet they would meet again, and eventually realize how similar and yet different they were.
Ithil is Azurio's temptation into succumbing to Exodos. In all aspects, Ithil was supposed to be the bearer of the blade and bring ruin onto the world with no hesitation. It was his goal and mission. To obliterate everything. And yet, Azurio wielded the blade against him, refusing to release Exodos and kill him.
What would have happened if their places would have been switched?
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