Uncle Kedan is fed up with playing interim lord and counting the days until he can get back to his own research.
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– Kirien, Seeker's Mask, "Part V: Mount Alban", IV
Kedan is temporarily LordJaran after the death of Jedrak, until Kirien comes of age. He's her great-uncle.[2]
Shanir[]
All lords and matriarchs must be Shanir with the power to bind Kencyr to them. Given Kedan's role as a temporary lord, it's unclear if he is a binder or not.
References[]
↑Dark of the Moon, "Chapter 10: The Lurking Past" — " 'Ho, Kirien!' The shout came from the next hilltop, which the Jaran also held. 'Are you still there?' 'That's my great-uncle. Ho, Kedan! Where else would I be? Your shield-wall held?' 'Of course. But dammit, how can we fight what we can't even name? "War with the What's-it"—ha!' "
↑Dark of the Moon, "Chapter 10: The Lurking Past" — " 'Great-Uncle Kedan will officiate until I come of age, but short of violence you couldn't get him to stay on any longer.' "