Don't know if you remember, but I was the anon that asked about Burdohk's armor a couple of years ago. Gotta say that, even if he didn't have much impact on this universe, he is my favorite character, and I love his little interactions with Athrenna.
Their relationship is what fascinated me the most. Forged in respect, admiration and caring for the wellbeing of one another for centuries. The fact that Burdohk has something of hers, the feather attached to his horn, and Athrenna, in a way, has something of his, the scar on her chest during her battle for queenship.
I'm sure it's me and my mental disorders, but considering that his son stated that Burdohk possibly cared more for Athrenna that their society permits and despite both of their sexual leaning, I have always wandered if, in much different circumstances, the king and the queen could have been... something.
Anyway, it's glad to read from you again, and thank you so, so much for creating the grumpy, disciplined king/grandpa of Kurosia.
My goodness, I LOVED this ask! Burdohk was a soft spot for me, the old King and Queen were written to be a successful example of the rulership of Kurosia. Despite their differences, Athrenna and Burdohk sought to find their own way of ruling all the Kingdom. Burdohk was from a hardy, life or death part of Kurosia where water was scarce and the tougher and colder you were, the more likely to survive. While Athrenna was raised in a humble, small fishing village many forgot about. Both had to fight the odds stacked against them to not just survive, but thrive. When they met, they thought very, *very* little of each other just like Kurogh and Feuriah. But each learned quickly how strong their other was in their own rights. Athrenna was warm and loving to her people when Burdohk couldn't express himself, and he was an absolute powerhouse when Athrenna needed it. Athrenna thought she'd live a life forced to a male that was emotionless, but she found out Burdohk did have soft spots that only she could see. She only really saw it when they started to have eggs together. When Athrenna wanted a harem, Burdohk was silent. He left their chambers and the Queen thought she had offended him. But he came back, two hours later, with bundles of female applications to high quality positions he'd taken note of and handed them to her. He listed their best qualities, and Athrenna found herself shedding tears leaving her King silently confused. In his own way, he showed his acceptance of every bit of her even though she wasn't attracted to him because he valued her and respected her. In turn of his acceptance, Athrenna gave him her feathers. For Yinvaht Kuros, that is a sign of *immense* respect, and Burdohk wore her feathers until he died.
They had many eggs, and Burdohk was active in each of their lives. This was the type of 'love' Kruta was interested in and why he was so into Kurosian love stories. He saw his parents differences and how they worked perfectly together to parent and rule the kingdom. I will say, Kurogh and Feuriah *had* the potential to be the same. Kurogh did in fact respect Feuriah in a similar way, despite his upbringing he saw Feuriah as a strong female dragon who fought tooth and claw to find her place and somehow become Queen despite not being born in Kurosia. If Malefor never appeared, they could have possibly worked through their differences and find their own peace and rule effectively. Burdohk was a good King <3
