Zopa Shigin
Zopa Shigin was a sturdy corvée laborer from Cocru and the co-conspirator of Huno Krima. He was an instrumental figure in the very beginning of the rebellion against the Xana Empire, though his life was tragically cut short by his friend's growing paranoia.
Appearance & Personality
Shigin is described as powerfully built and is presented as the more grounded of the two initial rebel leaders. He is a loyal friend to Huno Krima, providing steady support for Krima's charismatic leadership. His tragic end illustrates the corrupting nature of power and the dangers of unchecked ambition.[TGOK-6]
History
The Grace of Kings
Zopa Shigin was a key figure at the dawn of the rebellion, whose loyalty was tragically repaid with betrayal.
The First Rebel's Right Hand
Facing execution alongside Huno Krima for a delayed corvée assignment, Shigin helped create the fake 'fish prophecy' that sparked the first major uprising against the Xana.[TGOK-6]He and Krima were successful in their early rebellion, finding the lost heir Thufi and placing him on the throne of Cocru.[TGOK-12]However, as Krima's power and paranoia grew, he came to see his old friend as a threat. After declaring himself King of West Cocru, Krima had Zopa Shigin secretly murdered, a brutal act that marked the beginning of his own downfall.[TGOK-16]
Biographical Information
- Aliases:
- The Co-Conspirator
- Occupation:
- Corvée Laborer, Rebel Leader
- Place Of Birth:
- Cocru
- Status:
- Deceased
- Gender:
- Male
- Affiliation:
- First Cocru Rebellion
- Nationality:
- Cocru
- First Appeared:
- The Grace of Kings
- Last Appeared:
- The Grace of Kings