# Ko and the Ko’vatar ## Known Facts - [[Ko]] is one of the few names repeatedly recorded in relation to the highest divine structure. - [[Ko]] is often cited in relation to the [[Ko'vatar|Ko’vatar]]. - The [[Ko'vatar|Ko’vatar]] were a Pre-Breaking race who predominantly lived in the nation now known as [[Kazzad]]. - [[Ko]] appears unusual because he was worshipped directly. - The [[Ko'vatar|Ko’vatar]] were unusual because they worshipped both [[Ko]] and [[Ko'tan|Ko’tan]]. - This made the [[Ko'vatar|Ko’vatar]] polytheistic, unlike many monolatrous cultures. - [[Ko'tan|Ko’tan]] was worshipped by the [[Ko'vatar|Ko’vatar]] and represented struggle, strength, dominance, and the freedom gained through strength. - The [[Ko'vatar|Ko’vatar]] were a humanoid race similar to elves. - They were usually hairless regardless of gender. - They had chalky skin that could resemble cracked marble. - The [[Ko'vatar|Ko’vatar]] were warrior-focused. - Some [[Ko'vatar|Ko’vatar]] possessed exceptional abilities considered a Blessing of [[Ko]]. - They were generally isolationist and rarely concerned themselves with other nations. - Personal relationships and children with other races were known, but rare. - No records exist of the [[Ko'vatar|Ko’vatar]] after The Breaking. ## Connected To - [[Ko]] - [[Ko'tan|Ko’tan]] - [[Kazzad]] - Old Gods - Architects - [[The Brotherhood|Brotherhood]] - [[The Opus Codex|Opus Codex]] - [[Prophecy of Kieraquel]] - [[Blood of Ko]] ## Open Questions - What happened to the [[Ko'vatar|Ko’vatar]] during The Breaking? - Were they wiped out, hidden, transformed, or removed? - Was [[Ko]] trying to protect them? - Why does [[The Brotherhood]] use Ko’s name? - Are modern [[Ko]]-worshippers connected to surviving [[Ko'vatar|Ko’vatar]] traditions? - Does [[Persephone Amoransia Damnari|Persephone]] have any connection to [[Ko'vatar|Ko’vatar]] blood, prophecy, or legacy?