The king of the Colymar tribe is a complicated figure. A proud and bold thane of his kinsman Kallai Rockbuster, Kangharl was a leading figure in Starbrow's Rebellion and none could stand against him in battle. Yet two years later, he seized the leadership of the Colymar tribe from his kinswoman Leika Ballista Orlkensorsdottir with Lunar aid.
He now surrounds himself with Lunar sorcerers and is initiated into the dangerous mysteries of the Red Goddess.
The Colymar king is a big, powerful man, outstandingly skilful with arms. His face has heavy brows, ugly nose, and a dark and angry countenance. Kangharl is impulsive and headstrong, and always insistent on getting his way. He reacts with anger and violence whenever he is opposed. He is increasingly suspicious and fearful of rivals, and violently persecutes those he thinks could threaten him. He is nicknamed “Blackmoor” (an ancient slur against those kings who served the trolls after the Arkating Wars) by the members of his tribe, but never to his face, as he would likely kill anyone he heard using the term.