Coffee & Characters: Köke-dai of the Snow

Today is somewhat special, as I saw the face of a character from my comic, Bayraku. So, I introduce to you Köke-dai of the Snow, a character I formerly referred to as Val Alizarian. Köke-dai is part of the Northland Tribes. He is a child born of war, orphaned at a young age after his parents fell in battle. His father was the Chief of his village. As is customary, the title was passed down to him. However, Köke-dai has struggled in the shadow of his father. At the time of Bayraku, Köke-dai is a typical young adult, spending his nights in the dens (brothels), picking fights, and drinking to keep his memories in a fog. A muddied reflection of his potential, he blames the Theocracy for the current state of the Northlands, as well as its past. Köke-dai cares deeply for his people, but is unable to shoulder the burden that was thrust upon him at such a young age.  Many of his tribe are empathetic, and still believe that he will become a great leader.  This includes his overseer, Batu-jin of the Mountains, best friend of Köke-dai's deceased father.