Keepers of the Word
The Kech Volaar believe that knowledge is power. Their deep vault holds scrolls and tablets recording thousands of years of imperial history. While they have strong warriors and a proud martial tradition, the Volaar value the song over the blade and have the strongest duur’kala of any clan.
While the Volaar weaponsmiths aren’t a match for those of the Kech Shaarat, the clan leaders recognize the value of arcane magic over pure mundane might. The Volaar have long worked to push the limits of duur’kala magic, and to master the techniques that created wonders such as the Uul Dhakaan and the greatest artifacts of the old empire. The Volaar have experimented with warlocks—working with supernatural patrons under carefully controlled conditions—and sought to cultivate sorcerers when they have appeared among the dar populace. Since their return to the surface, the Kech Volaar are working both to recover the greatest artifacts and treasures of the empire, and to study the arcane techniques of the modern gath’dar. Where the Kech Shaarat believe that Dhakaani might can sweep aside any enemy, the Volaar recognize the arcane power wielded by the Five Nations and the dragonmarked houses, and are doing everything they can to study and master this unfamiliar science.
Perhaps because of this, the Kech Volaar are also the most conciliatory of the Keeper clans. They are the most willing to interact with the gath’dar, both because they recognize the need to understand these possible enemies, and in the hopes that some form of coexistence may be possible. Like the Kech Uul, Volaar leader Tuura Dhakaan wonders if the Uul Dhakaan can expand to incorporate other creatures—if the empire can unite gath’dar as it does the dar.
Despite these hopes, the Kech Volaar are devoted to the dar above all else. They are the Keepers of History, and they know the sacrifices their ancestors had to make and the bitter wars against the chaat’or and the taarn (elves). They are wise and willing to seek all paths to prosperity, but will never surrender the dream of the eternal empire.
Tuura Dhakaan has revealed herself to the world, and has sent representatives to the court of Lhesh Haruuc. Like the Kech Shaarat, the Volaar have concealed their true history and power. Volaar duur’kala often travel among the Ghaal’dar sharing stories, helping to educate them about their glorious past and the traditions of muut and atcha; this ties to Tuura’s hopes that the “goblins” can be redeemed and drawn back to their past glory. Tuura is determined to claim the throne of the Emperor Yet to Come; she hopes to find the strength needed to compel the Kech Shaarat through reclaiming powerful artifacts and building allies.
The Kech Volaar are one of the most active Dhakaani clans. Adventurers could encounter Volaar reclaimers across Khorvaire as they search for Dhakaani relics. A Volaar wizard or artificer could be struggling to master the techniques of the gath’dar, while a duur’kala could be an envoy sent to recover an ancient treasure or to seek allies among the outsiders.
Source: Exploring Eberron
The Kech Volaar (Wordbearers) have gone to great lengths to preserve the lore of the Dhakaani Empire. The leader of the Kech Volaar is Tuura Dhakaan, the most gifted dirge singer the clans have seen in a thousand years. Unlike Ruus, Tuura hopes to unite the Heirs of Dhakaan through inspiration and diplomacy. To this end, she seeks to acquire artifacts of the Dhakaani Empire—ancient symbols by which she might prove her right to rule.
As a more moderate Dhakaani clan, the Kech Volaar could serve as allies against the Kech Shaarat. On the other hand, a Wordbearer band might well clash with adventurers caught plundering Dhakaani tombs. Kech Volaar goblins typically tattoo themselves with symbols and glyphs reflecting their important achievements
Source: Eberron Campaign Guide