Kaien Hēnare

"There are things people can't except, even if they do understand them."

Kaien Hēnare is the current (white) Ēkavarka of Heiyān. He is the uncle of Taniika and is noted to be both a benevolent yet powerful ruler.

Appearance
Kaien has a kind, soft look about him, with long white hair; some of which is natural and some of age; and gentle grey-mauve eyes.

He dresses regally, donning a white kaftan with gold embroidery held by a sash under a beige overcoat with golden hemlines.

Personality
Kaien is a kind, gentle, and friendly character who is always seen with a calm demeanour. Despite being composed most of the time, he displays moments of naivete and 'going with the wind' whenever he sees fit. He has a habit of changing the topic in conversations quickly.

He enjoys doting on his niece, which makes Taniika comment on how he is “rather undignified for a Ēkavarka."

Kaien's fawning is not entirely reserved for his niece alone; he was known to treat his younger sister, Matiika, as if she was his daughter, having almost raised her himself.

Such behaviour does have a reason, as is is learnt that his nature comes from the horrible experiences from his past and lack of parental love in his life and doesn't want his niece and or sister to ever feel what he felt growing up.

Though he can act rather "undignified," at times, he gets very serious when matters of the state are in concern.