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KaKhan, Former Elder and Leader of the Khan warriors. To some he is a representation of everything opposite the kingdoms.. To others a symbol of pride, power, honor, and courage. So it begins.
KaKhan was born a twin to KaMing in a small nomadic tribe known as the Sokuryi. KaKhan's father, UruKhan, was the leader of te Sokuryi, and greatly favored KaMing over KaKhan, for he had been born the weaker of the two. KaMing always received the full treatment and training from his father while KaKhan was forced to be KaMing's training servant, and was often used as an example by their father to point out mistakes.
Over the years of harsh treatment, KaKhan's rage turned into a vow that he would one day surpass his brothers skill. Meanwhile the Sokuryi tribe was prospering under UruKhan's leadership. They eventually settled in the area now known as Buya.
A few years later, KaKhan was close to accomplishing his goal. KaKhan and KaMing had risen to the rank of the 2 best fighters in the Sokuryi. Both of the brothers had become teachers in the ways of war and survival, and though their father supported KaMing as heir to the position of leader, KaKhan was still a top contender in the league to succed UruKhan. Pressure was mounting between KaKhan and KaMing. An official battle and test of skill between KaMing and KaKhan was set to determine who was the greatest fighter once and for all.
However, a week before the contest was to take place, a fellow by the name of King Senshi, along with his massive army of settlers, invaded the land of the Sokuryi without warning. This army was of great numbers and their troops bore shiny new weapons of great power. UruKhan was the first on the battlefield with his men. Living up to his title, UruKhan took out a good many of his attackers, and also survived as the last of his defending front line group. But he was eventually overwhelmed and fell to the blade of one of Senshi's captains. KaKhan and KaMing were forced to order the survivors of the attack to abandon their home.
In the retreat, KaKhan and KaMing disagreed on what to do next. KaKahn, still trembling with rage, demanded immediate counterattack on the newly formed Buya. KaMing however wanted to retreat to the far west and rebuild their forces. The clash of leaders resulted in the unavoidable splitting of the Sokuryi. KaMing and his followers formed the new Sonhi tribe, and headed out west to build KaMing's encampment. KaKhan and his loyal survivors formed the Khan tribe, and built a temporary camp in the vale so they could attack Buya from the west. The camp remains there to this day.
As planned, without much delay, KaKhan and the Khans attacked the Buya settlement. But.. although they struck with great skill and precision, the Khans were met with unexpected defenses. From the time that Buya had settled to now, massive re-enforcements for the settlers had arrived. KaKhan, seeing his men dieing left and right, bitterly gave a final order to his men to retreat as he made his last stand and charged headlong into the opposing forces drawing their attention to cover his men's retreat. There, in the heart of Buya, KaKhan met his end.
The few scattered Khan survivors made off towards KaMings encampment with the story of what happened. The news of KaKhans fall greatly discouraged KaMing, and he decided to build the power of the Sonhi and then outwit the guilty townies for their actions.
Meanwhile, the great shift came. The unbalance of magical energys ripped through the land, causing much disarray within the Kingdoms. In that mess of confusion, KaMing saw his chance to decieve them. The Sonhi hid their strength from the citys and masked themselfs as weakened nomads. KaMing sent out a plea for help to the Kingdoms, which was at first doubted and questioned, but eventually answered and fulfilled. KaMing went to work.
Under the Kingdom's noses, KaMing sent out a series of Sonhi scouts. He knew that even with the element of suprise, his forces would still not be strong enough to take Buya. He must find his brother KaKhans tomb and ressurect him. After a while of silent searching, the scouts located KaKhan's tomb. KaMing launched his assault.
In the disorder, KaMing fought his way to the tomb and preformed an ancient ritual to bring back his brother. In a great flash of dark purple light, followed by a moment of darkness so think it sucked the warmth and light from the surroundings, KaKhan let out a demonic roar that rocked heart and stone of the entire kingdom. His eyes burned brighter then the hellfires as they flashed over KaMing and the Sonhi. KaKhan's form had become much more brutal and beastlike. The time KaKhan had spent in the spirit realm had been spent fighting demons and slaying nightmares. His spirit had adapted to the horrors of the other side, de-evolving into a force of primal instincts and fury. Upon ressurection, his barbarian rage was reawakened physically and pulsed through his veins searing with the pain of a thousand deaths.
KaMing found himself trembling at the sight of KaKhans form, however he went ahead and told KaKhan about the attack and requested his aid. Out of honor and love for his sonhi brethren, KaKhan agreed to help them. He was no longer concerned with the power struggle with KaMing, but more with uniting his people and above all vengence toward the Kingdoms. This time KaKhan would not fail his people.
KaKhan unleashed his anger and rained hell down on the kingdoms. KaKhan was the strongest barbarian ever seen, each swing with the might of a hundred dragon warriors, he took his revenge on the townies without mercy, just as they had against the Sokuryi. The Kingdoms might shattered under the rage of KaKhan. The Sonhi's victory was near. However, KaMing was frightened yet jealous of his brothers power. KaMing was not going to share his power. KaMing called the loyal Sonhi with him to confront KaKhan.
KaKhan was still in a bloodlust of vengence. He had just caught the captain responsible for his fathers death, and held him by the throat, his heart pounding with fire. Just then, KaMing approached KaKhan in a false noble greeting, cheering his brother on as he drew his sword. But then KaMing closed in on the occupied KaKhan and betrayed him. He struck from behind and ran his blade through KaKhan's torso. KaKhan gasped and dropped the captain. He twisted around and met KaMing's eyes.
For a moment time lapsed. KaKhans rage dispersed and his thoughts melded into a vision of him and his family of Khans and Sonhi embracing eachother victoriously like brothers once more. But then the dream faded as KaKhan regained his senses and his sight sharpened. All around him were the Sonhi, looking at him with their weapons drawn. But their eyes did not look upon him with trust. They burned with anger and betrayal. KaMing was at the heart of it, his fists smeared with KaKhans blood.
The very people KaKhan had fought so hard to protect now looked upon him as an enemy. Tears flowed from KaKhans eyes for the first time in many years as he fell to his knees, not trying to fight death anymore. He reached out and grasped his brothers leg and uttered his last words, 'f-finish.. it..' and he fell forward. KaMing leaned over, grabbing the blade, and drove it deeper.
As KaMing removed the blade, a blinding surge of energy was released with KaKhan's death. This force was so great that it woke the Zibong from their slumber, and they soon attacked KaMings encampment before KaMing and the Sonhi could finish the conquer of Buya. The Sonhi loyal to KaMing retreated while those who had trusted KaKhan stayed and fought to the end. Upon arrival to the encampment KaMing treaded with fear. He did not have the will left to fight the Zibong. KaMing abandoned the Sonhi in a shameful retreat, disappearing into the trees not to be seen for many years, a disgraced survivor.
-Durakone
-Bardarian of the Forest
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