Balram Kasun

Overview

Balram Kasun was Baron of the Tribe of the East, one of three Barons who initially opposed Rune’s coalition during the founding of Asgartha. Later became one of the Runic Knights through reconciliation.

Background

Kasun led the Tribe of the East when the reunited Tumult Nomad tribes faced potential civil war. When Cilistro Tighe mobilized forces, Kasun and Ainara Aldana did the same, preparing to clash at Kuningasplatz.

Heshkari’s forces encircled the three Baron armies and imposed an ultimatum to lay down arms. The Barons viewed Heshkari as another rival and were on the verge of rejecting the ultimatum when the Phoenix descended from the The Acus and perched on Rune’s shoulder, crowning him with fire. Kasun bent the knee along with all others present.

Rune appointed Kasun to the Trusted Council alongside both his original allies and the other Barons, forming the Runic Knights.

Timeline

0 AC - The Concord

Kasun submitted to Rune following the Phoenix’s appearance at Kuningasplatz and became one of the founding Runic Knights.

Relationships

• Rune: Sovereign whom Kasun initially opposed, then served as Runic Knight
• Heshkari: Coalition leader whose forces encircled the Baron armies at Kuningasplatz
• Cilistro Tighe: Fellow Baron who first mobilized forces, later fellow Runic Knight
• Ainara Aldana: Fellow Baron, later fellow Runic Knight
• The Runic Knights: Order Kasun joined after reconciliation
• Trusted Council: Governing body Kasun served on
• House ruun-Kasun: Noble house descended from Kasun’s lineage