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Kubard is a Marzbān of the Kingdom of Pars, a senior military rank, and is a seasoned warrior with a lively and unorthodox character. At thirty-one years old, he is famously known by the epithet “Kubard the Braggart,” a title he takes pride in, and is also called the “three-headed dragon” for the prominent scar across his left eye. That eye is lost, yet he remains a formidable swordsman whose skill in battle is well recognized. In peacetime and war alike, Kubard is almost never seen sober, openly relishing wine and the company of women, and his personality is dominated by a cheery wit and a sarcastic sense of humor. These traits make him popular and liked within every branch of the Parsian military, despite his unapologetic hedonism.
Before the fall of Pars, Kubard was loyal to King Andragoras III and fought at the disastrous Battle of Atropatene. After the defeat, word spread that the king had abandoned his soldiers and fled, which shocked Kubard and broke his faith. He considered it the king’s responsibility to protect the kingdom, and in his disillusionment he effectively walked away from his duties and went into hiding. For a considerable time he refused to align with any faction. The Marzbān Sam tried to convince him to fight for Hilmes, the silver-masked claimant to the throne, but Kubard chose to remain neutral, unwilling to commit to either side immediately.
His eventual return to the story comes when he reappears to assist Pars during the Battle of Saint Emmanuel. There he casts aside his neutrality and aligns himself with Prince Arslan’s forces, lending his experience and battle-hardened strength to the effort to reclaim the kingdom. His motivations evolve from a soldier broken by the perceived cowardice of his former liege to a man who finds new purpose in supporting a prince who embodies a more just and hopeful cause. While his development is not marked by dramatic internal monologue, it is a clear arc from hollow loyalty, through bitter neutrality, to committed action for a leader he can respect. As a key ally, Kubard contributes not only his martial prowess but also his unifying, infectious spirit, strengthening the morale of those around him.
Before the fall of Pars, Kubard was loyal to King Andragoras III and fought at the disastrous Battle of Atropatene. After the defeat, word spread that the king had abandoned his soldiers and fled, which shocked Kubard and broke his faith. He considered it the king’s responsibility to protect the kingdom, and in his disillusionment he effectively walked away from his duties and went into hiding. For a considerable time he refused to align with any faction. The Marzbān Sam tried to convince him to fight for Hilmes, the silver-masked claimant to the throne, but Kubard chose to remain neutral, unwilling to commit to either side immediately.
His eventual return to the story comes when he reappears to assist Pars during the Battle of Saint Emmanuel. There he casts aside his neutrality and aligns himself with Prince Arslan’s forces, lending his experience and battle-hardened strength to the effort to reclaim the kingdom. His motivations evolve from a soldier broken by the perceived cowardice of his former liege to a man who finds new purpose in supporting a prince who embodies a more just and hopeful cause. While his development is not marked by dramatic internal monologue, it is a clear arc from hollow loyalty, through bitter neutrality, to committed action for a leader he can respect. As a key ally, Kubard contributes not only his martial prowess but also his unifying, infectious spirit, strengthening the morale of those around him.