Editing Kovorov (section)

==== Seat of Government ====
The true seat of power in Karjakin is located in Vyborg Palace. Within, on the throne of Czar Chatacan the Magnificent (known as the Chatacan throne), sits the Czar of Kovorov. Upon the throne sits a ruby, inlaid with the power of Vorov. When the Czar dies, retires, or is declared unworthy by [[Vorov]], the ruby breaks. Every Czar sits on the throne wary of the ruby breaking. It is common to say, “the ruby is breaking” as a short-hand for a failing government. Vyborg Palace is located in the Upper Roz near the main entryway. Around the Palace are a series of buildings which house different Orics. This area of the city is known as the Silver Heart.

Kovorov’s current Czar, Gorelov Petrovich, also known by the epithet Gorelov the Unbreaking, is a middle-aged human man. The name, the unbreaking, comes from the time he was captured in his youth by the [[Nation of Zell]]. In exchange for their freedom, Gorelov and other prisoners were offered the chance to apostatize and pledge their allegiance to Zell. All but Gorelov did so publicly. For ten days and nights, knights of Zell tried to get Gorelov to apostatize in the streets.

Yet, he refused all their attempts. Eventually, Gorelov was brought to the executioner’s block where he gave a rousing speech to the crowd. He spoke the ideals of [[Vorov]] that day. As the axe struck his neck, his Torvian awoke, and the steel shattered against his flesh. With his newfound abilities, Gorelov fought his way back to Kovorov, evading everything Zell had to throw at him. When Gorelov returned, he made his way back to his post in Karjakin. That very day, the previous Czar felt the winds change and

[[Vorov]] confirmed his time was done. As Gorelov entered the city, he was greeted to a hero’s welcome. After being anointed Gorelov the Unbreaking, he was made Czar by [[Vorov]]. For twenty-six years he has ruled and Kovorov has grown strong. Gorelov is unfaltering in his resolve. In his youth, many times he would take up the Blade of the Czar and deal with wayward brigands on his own. Now, as age continues to creep through his bones, the Czar has allowed others to carry the weight of heroism. Yet, the Unbreaking still harbors a terrible resentment for [[Zell (god)|Zellist]] intent. Any chance Gorelov can get to weaken [[Nation of Zell|Zell]], he will take. Eventually he hopes the moment will be right for Kovorov to strike the decisive blow to make Zell crumble. But this is a secret hope. For now, he waits on the Chatacan Throne with his hatred simmering.

''“Your blades and arrows are but summer butterflies to me. Your steel like paper and resolve like''

''sand. Come forth now, summon your strength, because I am not impressed. Show the champion''

''of [[Vorov]] himself why you are worth a swing of my blade”''

- Gorelov the Unbreaking, at the border of Kovorov and Zell, surrounded by eighty knights of Zell.