Kaltan I Eletarzuir (1117-1327) was a sun elf born into the Eletazuir branch of the Amarienzuir dynasty. He was one of the most influential figures of the Age of Cinders, playing a major role in the Second and Third Cinder Wars.
History[]
From governor to king[]
Shortly after he inherited the position of governor of Baharkand from his father, his cousin, Arantir, ascended to the throne of the kingdom of Bizartanšes and became his liege. Kaltan's growing ambitions and the poor rule of his cousin led him to declare the independence of the governorship of Baharkand in 1254, in the wake of the Second Cinder War. The war was won thanks to the support of the Kingdom of Re'uyel and Kaltan became king at the age of 137.
Igniter of the Third Cinder War[]
Despite their nominal independence, the kingdom was weak however, and it quickly fell into the Re'uyeli sphere of influence. Exasperated by the growing demands of Re'uyel, Kaltan I started to actively oppose their influence at the turn of the 14th century. Alliances were established with Re'uyel's rivals in secret, sparking the Third Cinder War and freeing Baharkand from any external yoke.
Legacy[]
Kaltan died in 1327 from an unknown disease. He left his descendants a realm that became the main power of Bahar and became the role model of his grandson, Kaltan III, who inherited his ambitious nature.