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Kieran Contou (pronounced: Kee-ren Con-too[1]) is a Wolven who acts as the advisor to King Casteel Da'Neer and Queen Penellaphe Balfour/Sotoria of Atlantia.And is also Joined and bonded to Penellaphe and Casteel.
Biography[]
Early Life[]
Kieran Contou was born into one of the most respected Wolven families in Atlantia, the eldest child of Jasper and Kirha Contou. From the moment of his birth, Kieran was bonded to Prince Casteel Da’Neer, a rare and sacred connection between Wolven and Atlantians of royal blood. This bond made the two inseparable—they shared a crib as infants, ate their meals side by side, and grew up more like brothers than companions. Their relationship was forged not just in duty, but in deep affection and mutual understanding, forming the bedrock of the trust that would define their adult lives.
Kieran was raised alongside his siblings, including his sister Vonetta and an unnamed younger sister, in a family that upheld tradition, loyalty, and strength. His father Jasper, as the head of the Wolven, was a powerful and respected figure, and his mother Kirha provided both nurturing and discipline. Surrounded by strong familial bonds and shaped by his unique connection to Casteel, Kieran’s early life was filled with purpose and a sense of identity rooted deeply in his Wolven heritage and the sacred duty that would one day tie him to greater events in Atlantia’s future.
From Blood and Ash[]
Kieran Contou is the bonded wolven to Prince Casteel Da'Neer. Masquerading as a Royal Guard, Kieran travels with Casteel from the Capital to Solis. He and Casteel meet up with Jericho and Commander Griffith Jansen at The Red Pearl. Kieran does not trust Jericho and offers to kill him. Although Casteel declines, he indicates that he believes that Jericho will eventually be killed. Kieran agrees hinting at his ability to "know" things that have yet to come.
Kieran then leaves Casteel alone in the room at the Red Pearl. He later returns while Penallaphe Balfour is in the room with Casteel. He knocks on the door indicating to Casteel that the envoy has arrived, causing Casteel to leave Penallaphe in the room.
After the events at the Rite, Kieran joins Casteel, Royal Guards Phillips Rathi and Airrick, Huntsman Noah and Luddie, in a special envoy to deliver Penallaphe to the Capital at the request of Queen Ileana. Kieran, along with Phillips, leads the convoy, slowing down prior to the Blood Forest. After hearing Casteel laugh loudly at Penallaphe's reaction to Casteel bringing the diary of Ms. Willa Colyns, Kieran starts looking back at Casteel and Penallaphe noticing their interactions.
The first night on their journey, the convoy rests in the Blood Forest. While four of the guards rested, Kieran and three others stood watch several yards from where Penallaphe was attempting to sleep. Kieran was close enough to notice Casteel giving pleasure to Penallaphe. After Penallaphe falls asleep, she wakes and overhears a conversation between Kieran and Casteel. Kieran indicates to Casteel that although they will reach Three Rivers prior to nightfall, they could not stay there. In response to Casteel indicating that if they broke halfway to three Rivers and rode through the night, they could make it to New Haven by the morning, Kieran asks Casteel if he is ready for that as he has noticed that growing relationship between Casteel and Penallaphe. Kieran reminds Casteel to remember what his task is. Casteel then goes and wakes Penallaphe and Kieran sees Casteel and Penallaphe hold hands. Penallaphe notes that Kieran looks concerned.
While travelling through the blood forest, the convoy is ambushed by dozens of Craven. Kieran moves with the grace of a dancer fighting with a sword in each hand. After Airrick dies in the attack, Kieran takes Airrick's place riding alongside Casteel and Penallaphe.
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A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire[]
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The Crown of Gilded Bones[]
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The War of Two Queens[]
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Personality[]
Kieran always has on a bored appearance but is very aware despite not looking so. He is very fond of those who are his close friends and protects Casteel with his life. He often teases Poppy for her curiosity and never ending questions and slowly warms up to her, showing that he cares for her. Willa Colyns describes him as snarky and sarcastic. She also describes him as "Not the hugging type. Not modest. About as transparent as a brick wall. Go-to expression is bored with a hint of amusement."
Physical Description[]
He is described to have dark hair closely trimmed to the skull, pale wintery blue eyes, and warm beige skin. When taking his wolf form, Kieran has fawn colored fur. Kieran also has faded claw marks across his chest and a healed puncture wound near his waist.
Powers & Abilities[]
Powers[]
- Seeing: Kieran may have inherited some seeing abilities from his father and told Poppy he believes she and Casteel are "heartmates".
- Shadowstepping: as a primal he is able to shadowstep but does not like doing it. Most beings of dual life dislike shadowstepping.
- Shapeshifting: as a Wolven, he has the ability to shift in the shape of a Kiyou wolf.
- Healing: he is able to heal others' injuries.
Abilities[]
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Gallery[]
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Trivia[]
- Kieran is the Anglicized form of the Irish 'Ciar,' (pronounced: keer) which means black.[2]
- His blood tastes like the woods, earthy and rich.
References[]
- ↑ Pronunciation Guide in The War of Two Queens
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/kieran