- Chieftain of the Emerald Sword
- Initiate of the Seven Mothers
Duruvan the Fat leads the Emerald Sword Ring. His interest is in a peaceful future for his clan without conflict. The Emerald Sword and Red Cow once feuded, but Broddi Strong-Kin and Duruvan have worked together to bring peace. They are alike — aged warriors determined to bring the prosperity of peace to their clans.
For Duruvan such peace flows from the Lunar Empire, and he hopes he can convince Broddi of that fact one day. Duruvan strives to turn his clan from Orlanth to the Red Moon, through the Seven Mothers.
Duruvan is fat because of his wealth, not his physique. Those expecting from his nickname to meet a pasty, tubby, middle-aged man are surprised to meet an iron-haired warrior of strong physique; Duruvan might even be considered handsome were it not for his broken-nose, ruined in a feud with the Red Cow and never set properly.
Duruvan was a notorious raider in his youth, who loved nothing more than stealing red cows from across the Creek. His conversion to the Moon tempered him. Now Duruvan sees the cost of war, and hears the pleas of the farmers for peace. With such rich lands, he now contents himself to raise fine horses and grain.
He is slow to anger, patient, and measured in his speech. Duruvan has learnt the art of negotiation, Ernalda's Other Way, is often more profitable than war.
It would be a mistake to see Duruvan as weak because of that. Were he put to it, he would take up the Emerald Sword and ride to war.