Kazehiro no Hyojin is an air and ice mage who became a divine patriarch while trapped in Varnhallow. He sought a way out so that he could compete in the Celestial Games in Thalassai.
Appearance and Personality
Kazehiro has pale blue eyes and a toned physique beneath his flowing white robes. He is courteous, frequently bowing deeply, and respects capable opponents.
Magic
Kazehiro forms compressed wind blades through motions resembling the drawing and swinging of a sword. He can redirect the air from an explosion into further attacks and mix thin, sharp ice crystals into his wind. Air magic also allows him to fly.
History
Kazehiro entered Varnhallow's tournament and fought Kaelion to a draw after both exhausted their essence. Learning that Kaelion's companions might have a way out, he asked for their help.
Eltaru appointed Kazehiro a divine patriarch alongside Kaelion, Eira and Jin. Kazehiro was assigned to help Jin govern Lysaraine, while Eira promised to help him leave Varnhallow when their own departure came.
Before they left, Kazehiro explained that he intended to enter the Celestial Games, whose promised prizes included bonding with an astragon. Eira opened a passage through Varnhallow's temporal boundary, and Kazehiro crossed it before the others departed.
Relationships
- Kaelion: His tournament opponent. After their draw, Kazehiro asked Kaelion and his companions for help leaving Varnhallow.
- Jin: Kazehiro assisted his governance in Lysaraine, and Jin vouched for bringing him out of Varnhallow.
- Eira: She promised to help Kazehiro return to the outside world and opened the passage through which he left.
Kazehiro no Hyojin is a renowned air and ice mage from Hanamizu in Shanari. He became a divine patriarch in Varnhallow and later represented Shanari on the Valrindor Council.
Appearance
Kazehiro has pale blue eyes and a toned physique. He wears flowing white robes, sometimes accented with silver and blue.
Personality
Kazehiro is courteous and frequently bows deeply, even among friends. He enjoys testing his magic against strong opponents and travels to learn about unfamiliar lands.
Magic
Kazehiro forms compressed wind blades through motions resembling the drawing and swinging of a sword. He can redirect the air from an explosion into further attacks and mix thin, sharp ice crystals into his wind. Air magic also allows him to fly.
He initially struggled to control spells within the dense essence of the Plains of Eternity, requiring others to carry him while he adjusted. Training there improved his control.
History
Shanari and Varnhallow
Kazehiro welcomed Renneth and Maric to Hanamizu during their diplomatic expedition. Their visit encouraged him to explore mainland Valrindor on Shanari's behalf. He visited Kaldaryn and Haverloch and heard of the Celestial Games in Thalassai.
While exploring the Navan Sea, a timerift forced him into Varnhallow. Unable to cross its temporal boundary, he entered its tournament and fought Kaelion to a draw after both exhausted their essence. Eltaru appointed him a divine patriarch alongside Kaelion, Eira and Jin. He was assigned to help Jin govern Lysaraine.
Eira opened a passage through Varnhallow's boundary for him. Although years had passed for Kazehiro, she returned him near the day he had disappeared. He subsequently joined Lythariel, Thorik and Glin on their journey to Thalassai, where he hoped to compete in the Celestial Games.
The plains and the council
Kazehiro accompanied Eira, Kaelion, Xarion and Marcellus into the Plains of Eternity. He trained with the group and fought beside Marcellus when Raphael's forces intercepted them. Both escaped south to Solvarria before Xarion's meteor struck the battlefield.
Kazehiro and Marcellus joined Hadrian in securing control of Solvarria and cutting its trade lines with Ulzathir.
Kazehiro continued travelling before returning to Hanamizu. Arashiiwa later chose him as Shanari's representative on the new Valrindor Council.
Thalena's account
In Thalena's Shores of Eternity, Kazehiro joins the expedition into Ithyreon. He combines his air blades with Virel's vectors to destroy several darkness beasts, but a larger creature breaks their spell apart. Virel loses sight of him as the group is overwhelmed.
Relationships
- Jin: Kazehiro assisted his governance in Lysaraine and continued spending time with him after returning to Thalassai.
- Eira: She helped Kazehiro escape Varnhallow and later traveled and trained with him in the plains.
- Arashiiwa: Kazehiro discussed exploring the mainland with Hanamizu's clan leader, who later selected him to represent Shanari on the council.