Gan Shokta
| Gan Shokta | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Race | Human |
| Birthplace | Ravnica |
| Lifetime | Mending Era |
| Spouse | Ari Shokta |
| Children | Araithia Shokta (daughter) |
| Sources | |
| [1] [2] [3] [4] | |
Gan Shokta is a Gruul warrior on the plane of Ravnica, and father of Araithia Shokta.
Description
Gan Shokta is depicted as a formidable and strong Gruul warrior, capable of shattering Eternal skulls with sheer physical force. His presence is commanding and imposing, befitting a seasoned fighter in the Gruul ranks. It is notable that his daughter Araithia's concealment enchantment affects him, so he needs to be told where she is to be able to notice her.
Gan Shokta is characterized by his strong sense of pride and loyalty to his ideals and former leaders. He harbors a deep respect for traditional Gruul leadership, particularly Borborygmos, and is clearly dissatisfied with the current guildmaster, Domri Rade, whom he perceives as an unworthy and immature leader. Gan Shokta's disdain for Domri's leadership is evident, but he is still willing to follow the younger leader out of a sense of duty until Domri's betrayal becomes clear. Gan Shokta's adherence to Gruul values is further highlighted by his willingness to face enemies head-on and his reluctance to accept help from outsiders, though he does reluctantly acknowledge it when necessary.
History
During a skirmish against the Eternals, Gan Shokta and his Gruul comrades arrived just in time to save Kaya, Teyo, and his daughter Araithia Shokta from being overwhelmed. In the midst of the battle, Gan Shokta was almost killed by an Eternal but was saved by the combined efforts of Teyo, Kaya, and Araithia. Despite his initial reluctance, Gan Shokta grunted his thanks and continued to fight.
After this, Gan Shokta reluctantly continued to follow Domri Rade, despite his clear dissatisfaction with Domri's leadership. The turning point came when Domri openly declared his intention to ally with the dragon Nicol Bolas, seeking to bring down the guilds. This was a step too far for Gan Shokta, who saw such an alliance as a betrayal of Gruul values. Gan Shokta publicly denounced Domri, calling him a follower rather than a leader, and declared his intention to return to Borborygmos. He then left Domri and the group, maintaining his integrity and commitment to his principles.
Gan and his family survived the War of the Spark, and was part of the new Gruul, freed from Domri's leadership.
