Jedrak, Lord Jaran of Valantir, was the previous head on the Jaran. He died in his camp bed with the Kencyr Host on their journey towards the Battle of the Cataracts, at 160 years old, soon after senility caught up with him. Jedrak made his great-great-granddaughter Kirien his de-facto lordan, although he was not able not get her confirmed before he died. It was his deathbed wish. Kedan, Kirien, and eventually Torisen defended Jedrak's decision after his death, and eventually got Kirien confirmed.