Kaltor Naklian was a Ka'hren scholar, swordmaster, scalp hunter and founder and priest of the Ni'Shaw-Dak religion. Naklian always showed an interest in famous ancient warrior cultures of his native V'shar, particularly in the southern continents. His interest led him to became a teacher of Ka'hren ancient history at the University of Timb, and he was obsessed with his research. Naklian kept a friendly rivalry with Swordmaster Cene Gilvent, because none of them had ever lost a duel.