The Shattered Land_ The Dreaming Dark - Keith Baker [162]
Jorasco, House: A dragonmarked house bearing the Mark of Healing.
Kalashtar: The kalashtar are humans touched by the Dal Quor, the region of dreams. Every kalashtar has a bond to one of the rebellious quori spirits who opposed the Dreaming Dark and were forced to flee Dal Quor. By drawing on this bond, kalashtar are often able to develop significant mental powers. Kalashtar use the name of their quori spirit as a suffix: thus, Lakashtai and Tetkashtai are both kalashtar of the lineage of Kashtai.
Karrn: A citizen of Karrnath.
Karrnath: One of the original Five Nations of Galifar. Karrnath is a cold, grim land whose people are renowned for their martial prowess. The current ruler of Karrnath is King Kaius ir’Wynarn III.
Karul’tash: An ancient forgehold built by the giants of Xen’drik.
Kashtai: One of the quori spirits bound to the kalashtar.
Keeper, the: One of the sinister gods of the Dark Six. The Keeper is the embodiment of greed and decay, whose hunger is so great that he lets all else fall to rot and ruin. While he amasses gold and jewels, the Keeper covets the souls of the living. He seeks to snatch the spirits of the dead as they pass to Dolurrh, hoarding these souls and gloating over his treasures.
“Kej’dre. Isk. Han’tal.”: Words of passage required to open the gates of Karul’tash.
“Kulas Kastoruk ru’sen Karul’tash.”: In the language of the giants, “Archshaper Kastoruk has come to Karul’tash.”
Keldan Ridge: A remote region of hills in southern Cyre. While passing along the ridge in 994, Daine’s soldiers encountered a heavily armed force of unknown nationality. This enemy scattered the Cyran forces; it was this forced retreat that pushed Daine, Lei, Pierce, and Jode outside the radius of the Mourning.
Kesht: A shifter who served under Daine’s command during the Last War. He was killed in the battle of Keldan Ridge.
Kess: The major-domo of Hassalac Chaar’s estate in Stormreach.
Khorvaire: One of the continents of Eberron.
Khyber: 1) The underworld. 2) A mythical dragon, also known as “The Dragon Below.” After killing Siberys, Khyber was imprisoned by Eberron and transformed into the underworld. Khyber is said to have given birth to a host of demons and other unnatural creatures. See Eberron, Siberys.
King of Fire: A tavern and gaming hall located in the district of Hareth’s Folly.
Kol Korran: One of the gods of the Sovereign Host, the Lord of World and Wealth. Merchants, miners, and any who desire to improve their lot in life trust that Kol Korran will help them achieve their dreams, while the wealthy often sacrifice to the Sovereign in the hopes that he will maintain their fortunes.
“Kolesq!”: In the language of Riedra, “Retreat!”
Korranberg: One of the major cities of the gnome nation of Zilargo. Korranberg is known for its many colleges and its great library.
Kraken’s Wake: A ship of the Lyrandar Windwright’s guild, captained by Helias Lyrandar. The Kraken’s Wake runs a route between Sharn and Stormreach. Its elemental-bound sail ensures that the ship always has wind.
Krazhal: A dwarf siege engineer who served Daine during the Last War. He was killed in the battle of Keldan Ridge.
Kryssh: A reptilian guard in the service of Hassalac Chaar.
Kulaj: A warrior of the Sulatar drow.
Kulikoor: A scorpion wraith of the Qaltiar drow.
Kundarak Bank: The largest banking network in Khorvaire, managed by the dragonmarked House Kundarak.
Kundarak, House: A dragonmarked house bearing the Mark of Warding.
Kuryeva: A potent alcoholic beverage made using the berries of the kuryeva bush, a plant found only in the land of Xen’drik.
Lakashtai: A kalashtar woman residing in Sharn.
Lallis hound: A breed of hunting dog popular in Cyre. Much of the breed was wiped out in the Mourning, but lallis hounds can still be found across Khorvaire.
Last War, The: This conflict began in 894 YK with the death of King Jarot ir’Wynarn, the last king of Galifar. Following Jarot’s death, three of his