June 19, 2018
Meet Kalam Tevortae
We’re going to meet another fictional character today. Kalam Tevortae began as a small part in the story, Web of Deception, but when my little brother became interested enough to actually listen to my odd world, Kalam took on more of my brother’s traits and filled a larger role. (Yes, Kalam was modeled after the young warrior my little brother perceived himself to be. Many of my brother’s character traits actually filled Kalam. And the little friend who was my brother’s crush was added as Rosali because at six, my brother insisted, “you can’t have me in your story without my girlfriend.”) Kalam’s age changed as the story matured, but none of those who inspired characters are the same age as said character!
Kalam arrived at the Warrior-Spirit training school of Ja’hline at three. Although starting to begin training between three and five is common in the World of Kings’ province of Swavaria, most Warrior-Spirits begin training closer to five. Kalam keeps a secret from his friends about who his father is because he wants to stay near him and doesn’t want to break the Warrior-Spirit code. Jordan discovers Kalam’s father shortly after Kalam arrives, but doesn’t break the secret because he respects him. The book only gives you hints to figure it out, see if you can!
Kalam is loyal, protective, inventive, and encouraging. He admires Jordan Binak and becomes one of his closest friends. Kalam sees Jordan as a big brother. Kalam learns easily and has a problem solving mind. He leads without understanding that he is. His example inspires many around him, including those who are elder. Kalam wants to be a guru and teach when he graduates. Kalam, like every warrior-spirit trainee, studies various weapons and is already skilled at the short sword, bow, and dagger. He prefers the bow, to keep his enemies at a distance.
Read “Web of Deception” to see Kalam in action! He and his friends have a quest to complete, but can they unravel the stories to find the truth? Enjoy!
Thanks for reading!
Type at you next time…
~Nancy Tart