Keln grew up in the heart of the Fire Rock Clan, born into a family with a long history of warriors. His father was a renowned champion, respected by his peers for his honor in battle and his strategic mind. From a young age, Keln idolized the glory his father brought to their clan, but his ambition took a more dangerous form. Keln was never content with merely winning battles—he sought to prove himself the greatest warrior, no matter the cost.

As a child, Keln constantly challenged others to sparring matches, pushing himself and his opponents to the limit. It wasn’t long before his combat prowess earned him a reputation within the clan. However, his love of fighting soon became an obsession. Where others saw honor in defeating worthy foes, Keln sought any opponent, no matter how unworthy, to test his strength and satisfy his thirst for battle.

This zeal for combat led to tension within the Fire Rock Clan. Though his bravery was admired, many began to question his judgment. Keln’s desire for constant conflict sometimes endangered his own warriors, as he would rush into fights without considering the consequences. There were even rumors that he had fought and injured weaker members of the clan, seeing any who refused his challenge as cowards.

Keln’s loyalty to the clan remains unshaken, but he is viewed with a mix of admiration and caution. Some wonder if his insatiable hunger for combat might one day push him too far—perhaps even leading him to challenge his own kin or act recklessly in battles crucial to the clan’s survival. For Keln, though, nothing matters more than the thrill of combat and the legacy he seeks to leave as the fiercest warrior of the Fire Rock Clan.

FIRST APPEARANCE

Keln first appears in Engines of Alchemancy (The Alchemancer Book One).