> [!success] Ka'rel Khal'din > #### Argent Echo of [[Vastuum]] > ![[Gunar_KhalDin.png]] > > > [!question] Age > Unknown > > --- > > > [!question] Status > Alive > > --- > > > [!question] Residence > [[Khurranai]] > > --- > > [!question] Scaleblade > [[The Scaleblades|Requiem]] # Overview Ka'rel Khal'din is the keeper of [[The Scaleblades|Requiem]] and Argent Echo of [[Kald/Locations/Shards/Vastuum|Vastuum]], a position he attained through completing the Trial of Whispers. His unexpected rise to power marked a significant departure from the traditional pattern of succession in Vastuum and remains a topic of much debate. ## Rise to Power Khal'din's origins are unknown. He arrived in Vastuum shortly before attempting the Trial of Whispers, without any formal training or preparation—a feat previously unheard of. Controversially, his success came shortly after the death of the previous Argent Echo, Demir Karga, bypassing his heirs who were presumed to be the next in attempting the Trial. The precise timing of Ka'rel's completion of the Trial and Karga's death has led to significant controversy. Many initially refused to accept Khal'din's claim, expecting one of Karga's heirs to complete the trial. However, after much deliberation, [[The Argentyne Order of the Mirror Moon|The Argentyne Order of the Mirror Moon]] declared Khal'din's ascension legitimate.