Grand Duke Jaren

Grand Duke Jaren (73-121 SC) was the ruler of Vandago during the Consolidation. After but a few skirmishes, he recognized the might of Dav's armies and military genius, and so he was the first to lay down his arms to the king. As such, his land and military were largely spared. He later joined his strength with Dav's, helping him conquer the surrounding territories and in return being granted the right to conquer the Kingdom of Tubor, which had to that point held Vandago as a mere duchy.

His willing surrender spared his land much bloodshed and conflict. In the current day, he is lauded by most as a ruler of uncommon wisdom and foresight who freed Vandago from the Tubor yoke. There are some Vandago nationalists, however, who dispute his greatness, contending that he merely traded out one oppressor for another.