Iknais (Ick-NAY-iss)
Jal-Droxir
Iknais -- sometimes affectionately called 'the Jal' ('the General') -- was the leader of the Hidden Company (a.k.a. the Droxir), a band of mercenaries during the War of the Six employed by the Pact of the Blessèd within the Golden Itoqir. He is widely considered a war hero.
Having never given a second name or anything by way of biographical detail, various theories developed about his background: some believed Iknais to be a forgotten family name, others that it was a given name and indicated he was from an impoverished or even slave background; some believed he had been called to participate in the war by divine intervention, and that he was from the more neutral countries of Balaqalneyis or Seyis-Gol. What was certain, however, was that he was an accomplished axeman with great leadership qualities besides, and was well-loved and respected. His title of Jal-Droxir was an honorary one awarded post-war.
He contracted the Plague of the Bitter Hand during the war and was the last of the Hidden Company to die, in early 1001AC when our story begins. He was entrusted in secret with five ikam stones by his erstwhile enemy, Aguthsha Intoh, and prior to his death set up a convoluted way to ensure their safety. It was his dying wish -- conveyed psychically to his attending Shepherd of Leaving, Fieron Eburos -- that the stones be returned to "the heirs of Aguthsha".
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Sturdy build.
Facial Features
Scar slicing through right lower third of ear and into cheek. Nose broken twice.
Apparel & Accessories
A battleaxe, Somil'feth's Howl, with eight circles carved into its hilt for each additional Hidden Company member (crossed-through when they died). It was named for one of the Great Sky Drake's other names, Somil'feth.
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Previously Held Ranks & Titles
Date of Death
27th Day of the Season of Opening, 1001AC
Life
949 AC
1001 AC
52 years old
Circumstances of Birth
Unknown
Circumstances of Death
Plague of the Bitter Hand
Birthplace
Unknown
Children
Pronouns
He/Him
Sex
Male
Eyes
Brown
Hair
Thick, red, kept short. Matching well-groomed beard.
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Tanned Caucasian
Height
6'1
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