Aiza'ak Katzjung

Aiza’ak Katzjung (unknown 1962 – 15 August 1988 GHC) was a Kalubian Gamian War veteran and co-founder of the Reformist Alliance, alongside friend and former bandmate Reinder Klaus IV. Katzjung was also the drummer of Kalubian metal group “Þun’nzaı Ka’aı” (the Heavy Spirits) between 1981 and 1984. Aiza’ak was assassinated on August 15th, 1988, shortly after the Reformist Alliance was voted into power, by a squadron of mercenaries hired by Marko “Spike” Whiksi.

## Life

### Early Life (1960s - 1980)

Aiza’ak Katzjung was raised in a poor family in the Dinotopia municipal district. He was one of few Kalu-bloods not given a combat posting. Many of his siblings were not so fortunate, including Collin “Phoenix” Katzjung. Of all the Katzjung kin sent to fight in the war, Aiza’ak was the only one to survive. The rest of his siblings either died in the war, or committed suicide shortly after it finished. Aiza’ak attempted multiple times, but eventually stopped at his parents' urging and learned to bottle his emotions.

### Post-Secondary and Þun’nzaı Ka’aı (1980 - 1984)

After returning home and completing his public schooling, Aiza’ak was accepted to DP-SEI to study political science. He shared a student flat with fellow freshmen Reinder Klaus IV and Connor Felidow. Aiza’ak and Reinder quickly bonded after Aiza’ak learned Reinder had been his deceased brother’s former squadmate during the war. Reinder also introduced Aiza’ak to alcohol, a substance that was extremely prolific in both of their academic times.

At Connor’s behest, Aiza’ak and Reinder formed a musical trio known as X-Orcyzm. With Connor being the only one who could play guitar, and Reinder having some exposure to bass-playing, Aiza’ak became a “timekeeper” (drummer). He was almost fully self-taught, learning a fast, aggressive style to match their heavy, punk-like sound. After first year, he took some lessons from Connor’s sister Katherine, who was formerly a timekeeper in Fluffball. The following year, the group recruited guitarist Sabrina Y’Wixwun and rebranded as “The Heavy Spirits,” or “Þun’nzaı Ka’aı.”

Aiza’ak was distinguished for his high-power and fast-paced and technical beats, incorporating styles such as double-bass playing and two sets of hi-hats; one always closed for double-kick playing, and one with a pedal for normal use. He played on a seven-piece kit, with a snare, high tom, mid tom, low tom, and “bass” tom; two kicks, two crash cymbals, two hi-hats, a ride, a splash, and a mini-crash. He also contributed to song-writing in the Spirits’ discography, such as the blast beat sections in “Fall of Khainawok,” “Young Boy’s Genocide,” and “Step into the Void” or the intro solo and lyrics in “Smoke and Mirrors” and “Bond of Blood.”

### Political Career (1985 – 1988)

Following completion of his post-secondary program, and the dissolving of the Heavy Spirits in 1984, Aiza’ak moved with Reinder to Calubiu to begin working with government. While Reinder was an advisor to the Council, Aiza’ak was primarily a secretary and regional representative. After Reinder was fired from his post in 1986, Aiza’ak began secretly planning the formation of a new party to rival the Council. He pulled some strings with his superiors, until he was also dismissed. This was part of Aiza’ak’s plan though, and he used it to help orchestrate support for electing a new party in place of the Council. With the threat of another violent revolution looming, the Council eventually agreed to allow an election to take place to preserve the unsteady peace.

Aiza’ak and Reinder were the faces of the Reformist Alliance, a new party founded on the principals of financial socialization and distribution, military withdrawal from Skabb (see 1986 Skarred Crisis) as well as military reform, and cultural reconstruction and reconciliation. Following a close election between the Reformists, and the similarly-aligned Equalwi Dictoria party, Aiza’ak was present for the victory of the Reformists on July 24th, 1988 GHC.

### Death (1988)

On August 15th, 1988, during a stay in the Batholian capital of Khauchi, Aiza’ak’s hotel was ambushed by Jalfxian mercenaries. During the attack, Aiza’ak was murdered during evacuation, before authorities could arrive. His death was a catalyst in sparking the Kalubian Civil War against the BBA and the Equalwi Royal State.

## Appearance

Aiza’ak is a white Kalu-blooded roe deer, with grey-beige highlights and short, stubby antlers. His has dark teal eyes, and a short muzzle. His posture is often reserved, reflecting his introverted nature.

## Personality

Generally, Aiza’ak is portrayed as indifferent, apathetic, and detached from most of the world around him in his adolescent years. He deals with intense survivor’s guilt from the deaths of several of his siblings over the course of the Gamian War, expressed through his largely antisocial behaviour. As he spent time growing close to Reinder Klaus, especially following his plans for replacing the Kalubian Council with a new political party, he found a new purpose in life and became sincerely devoted to it. He was a passionate campaigner, and a close friend of Reinder, despite his occasional relapses of depression and personal resentment.