Captain:Kinmorunddraver

"I've heard about him. The 'world-walker'. There are many wanderers in the wildnerness of Koldenwelt, but one being called 'world-walker' means this being, whatever he is, has been on the earth since...whenever."

- Random bartender

Kinmorunddraver World-Walker (Echdrarothrayu: Kinmorúnddravúron Kaúvradrovma) is a legendary wanderer who walks across the planet Koldenwelt. Kinmorunddraver is considered to be one of the oldest beings to exist.

History
For the most part, Kinmorunddraver's history is lost before three hundred thousand years ago. Kinmorunddraver was either from the Echdrarothrayu world of Midnight, or was born upon a land over twelve thousand miles west from the known Koldenwelt. Either way, Kinmorunddraver is from a time older than the creation of life on the planet, and was alive during a time when only the Colossi and beings like them roamed the earth. Kinmorunddraver, like other phoenixes was endowed with a secret which contained incredible magical prowess. However, following the destruction of the Echdrarothrayu at the hands of Caligaduro Provectus, Kinmrounddraver seized his weapon, and escaped to the mainland of Koldenwelt. For nearly fifty thousand years, Kinmorunddraver had combated the threat of the Void, and taught the early life of Koldenwelt to prosper in civilisation. In this time, he mastered the magic of the Storm and Sun Drakes, and the magic deriving from the course of time itself from the Colossus Samayapalaka. The destruction of the Sun and Storm Drakes later on caused Kinmorunddraver to further learn the magic of the Shadow Drakes, eventually mastering all manner of magic on Koldenwelt alongside his native magic from Midnight and the magic he had learnt from Zenith. He befriended the entity Rahusamsparza, and had an alliance up until Rahusamsparza's death in 15,000 BNA.

Whilst alien, Kinmorunddraver earned the respect of the Colossi and the fear of the Simulacra whose influence he often quelled on Koldenwelt to further protect mortal life. The eventual escalation of the war between Caligaduro Provectus resulted in the Simulacra's imprisonment, and Kinmorunddraver fell quiet as the world had a prolonged peace. A further fifteen thousand years later, Kinmorunddraver returned to Koldenwelt's activity as a looming threat of Caligaduro Provectus awaking from his prison laid heavily. Following expeditions in The Forgotten Lands, the south and then later threats, was Kinmorunddraver slowly realising that the war against Caligaduro Provectus was inevitable.

Appearance
Kinmorunddraver is a very tall phoenix like humanoid, wearing a large trenchoat-like clothing that is of eastern-Koldenwelt design. He wears numerous trinkets from civilisations past, including Orichalcum Elf design necklaces. He is often carrying his blade on his back in its sheath. Those who have seen him have described his appearance as a 'graceful clash of centuries'. He often also carries scrolls of some sort on his belt and back as well.

Abilities
Kinmorunddraver World-Walker is considered to be a master of numerous arts of combat from the thousands of years he has existed. He carries a large sword similar to his own height that legends have named as the sword Dynarsayangran from the Echdrarothrayu mythos. The blade is of indeterminate origin and is sometimes called a 'perfect design' by those who have seen him, containing a 'world-shaking' degree of power. He also wields a possibly Echdrarothrayu-craft staff which he can channel source powers through, but usually it is used as a walking stick.

Kinmorunddraver is said to have near unparalleled Source powers, legends by some saying that he controls light and dark Source in perfect unison. As a result, Kinmorunddraver travels alone due to the fear that surrounds his nature. Some believe that even the most foolhardy and feared of marauders tend to avoid Kinmorunddraver. More recent discoveries find that Kinmorunddraver is capable of conjuring massive and violent storms, and able to summon bolts powerful enough to split a mountain in two. He has been shown to be able to conjure magical entities such as illusions resembling Soldalatel, and even halting the course of time itself to save his allies from death.

It is not uncommon to call Kinmorunddraver the most powerful being to walk the earth, however the existence of the Colossi and other beings contest the title. Legends surrounding the instances of his fights suggest that his enemies were completely destroyed in the presence of Kinmorunddraver's magic.

Most of Kinmorunddraver's monikers come from his ability to take different forms and shapes. Recently, it was discovered that Kinmorunddraver is the alter ego of another legendary being, a specter named 'Faceless' who was said to stalk the north of Koldenwelt. Knowing that, it is more than likely than Kinmorunddraver is capable of transforming (and transforming others) into almost anything.

Kinmorunddraver is also an owner of an exceptionally rare artifact known as an Aether Emerald - Dark Source artifacts created by Aethereus (who in turn breathed Kinmorunddraver's kind into existence) - to conceal, rather than to elevate his body into an Aether State.

Personality
Kinmorunddraver is said to be very calm and collected at all times, and more legends suggest that whilst he prefers solitude, Kinmorunddraver has had companions in the past. Kinmorunddraver is also somewhat detached from general interaction, as seen with other beings. He often disregards the seriousness of situations (often to no consequence), and, has been said to grow tired of people's existence. As such, Kinmorunddraver has not been claimed to fight for order nor discord.

Kinmorunddraver is also well aware of his reputation as a legendary being and often uses his reputation cleverly to get past situations without spilling blood. Some claim it to be that Kinmorunddraver is rather arrogant.

Kinmorunddraver's Age
Kinmorunddraver's age has been subject of study by those who are intrigued of his existence. Whilst it is common knowledge than Kinmorunddraver is at least three hundred thousand years old, extensive study has gone into Kinmorunddraver's age based on ancient tales that have survived from Echdrarothrayu culture.

The last known war between the Moon Phoenixes and Sun Phoenixes of Koldenwelt was said to have ended 'Upon the night that the third time Aúr's Trail encompassed the universe.' Aúr's Trail is a mythological comet that, according to legend, follows Aethereus' Talon, a well known comet, four hundred and sixty times around the world. Aethereus' comet is seen in the sky once every 1,027 years in the sky, which gives an indicator that Aúr's Trail is seen in the sky once every 472,420 years. The destruction of the Echdrarothrayu race was said to have happened upon the morning of the next sighting of Aúr's Trail.

Kinmorunddraver's age at the beginning of the last war between the Moon Phoenixes and Sun Phoenixes has been described as 'as old as twenty six passings of Aethereus' Talon', which means, that given a millennia, Kinmorunddraver was approximately 26,702 years old at the time the war begun. Concerning this, speculation has arisen that in accordance with the other cosmological events, Kinmorunddraver may be approximately 2,216,382 years old. Whether another Aúr's Trail was prevalent in his lifetime is unknown, so his theorized age range is often given as between 1,743,962 and 2,688,802.

Due to the mythology of Aúr's Trail, it is actually unknown whether the comet really exists. The last sighting of the comet, as agreed by most scholars would have been around 299,999 BNA. In effect, the next sighting would not be until 172,421 NA. Therefore, the existence of Aúr's Trail is theoretical at best.

More extreme suggestions are based on whether Kinmorunddraver is the product of two phoenixes or by Aethereus himself. It is actually unknown how long the Echdrarothrayu civilisation lasted on Koldenwelt. The most extreme suggestions are that Kinmorunddraver is as old as one hundred million. Even more speculative theories say that Kinmorunddraver is as old as the world itself, and therefore has always existed.

Nidhrázkyr


"War is an unpredictable force. Much like the steed that pulls its chart."

Nidhrázkyr is a mythological entity, of whom in many pantheons is revered as a god of war, or the steed that pulls the chart of the god of war. Nidhrázkyr is also Kinmorunddraver's steed, being his steed for many thousands of years.

Nidhrázkyr appears to be vaguely equine, having eight legs and a large, horn-like mane that travels down the neck. Whilst bearing no horsehair, Nidhrázkyr's body looks as if it were made from stone, with violent crimson eyes of which the same red marks its body as a tint of its skin. Multiple tendrils spring from his head, of which end in protruding fins or spikes. He stands nearly nine and a half feet at the shoulders.

Being revered as a divine entity, Nidhrázkyr's personality is considered to be a superiority complex, although remaining loyal and friendly to the only being who rides him as his horse. Because of this, Nidhrázkyr has a violent temperament to fit his status as the god of war, and is considered to be the fastest horse to have ever been witnessed on Koldenwelt, galloping with great trails of fire sparking from its hooves, setting alight anything that walks in its path. Under the Aether State, Nidhrázkyr becomes a shadowy entity much like Kinmorunddraver, that reduces all objects to nothingness in its path.

Under Kinmorunddraver's mastery, Nidhrázkyr's powers are used to its advantage to combat his enemies, but when not, Nidhrázkyr is an unpredictable force, choosing to burn down whatever city he wishes to assert his authority over the mortal plane.

Old Allies
"The world has changed. We have not."


 * Soldalatel - "Some claim her to be the matriarch of all phoenixes. So be it."
 * Karps - "I'm sorry. But I am not bound to your laws."
 * Vectrom - "The waters are still calm."
 * Vixaatus - "The sand is still coarse."

Allies
"Greetings. For now."


 * Hachi - "Hmmm."
 * Marcos Ridgewood - "You are like me, except young."
 * Riadmanath - "It is somewhat rewarding to know someone who knows to keep their distance."
 * Sea Witch - "We've had our problems."
 * Earath - "His skills proved promising."

Neutral
"Keep away from me for your safety."


 * Yakshrapala - "It is blind to the things that are unnatural. It has power within, but from the outside, it is only a wall."
 * Most beings on Koldenwelt - "Leave me be. What I know is your downfall."
 * Colossi of Koldenwelt - "Some of you I still remember..."
 * Varelos von Dalverat - "..."
 * Mortium - "Death cannot strike the deathless."

Enemies
"Prepare for your end."


 * Caligaduro Provectus - "A darkness that never should have existed."
 * Vargash - "A nuisance."
 * Ambhíqolosemos - "Another nuisance."
 * Patriarch Kalarah - "You are far removed from order or chaos."

Quotes from others
"Mundus viator bibam? (The World-Walker lives?)"

- Patriarch Kalarah

"There have been speckled reports over the past millennium that he may have been seen crossing the surface of the Everwinter glaciers. While most normally die of the cold going over, he continues to live. Curious..."

- Draonoggr Watchman

"I've travelled with this guy for a week, let's just say that I value my life a lot more now."

"Obstacle."

"Pff. You think you're scary? You wouldn't know scary even if it hit you in the face!"

"I love... your sword. Do you sell it?"

"Vhy travel across the vorld vhen you could have a life of luxury under my Clan?"

"I remember the name, but I have not seen him in many thousands of years. A noble being, if not a little misunderstood."

"Join the rest of your species in the grave."

"Ahahahahaha! So called "phoenix"! I outshine any phoenix by a million!"

"Recognized."

"The legends of the Phoenix civilization were false - I have yet to witness their reincarnation."

""Moon" Phoenix? I much prefer the sun. No offense, the moon is nice too. But the sun is just so much more incandescent."

Trivia

 * Kinmorunddraver World-Walker is the Fantasy Universe equivalent to Kithworto.
 * Nidhrázkyr's characteristics is similar to that of Sleipnir, an eight-legged horse who is the steed of Odin in Norse mythology.