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Due to two versions of the ballad in existence, modern Sangheili are unsure who threw the spear that struck down the brave hero. One version claims that Nesh 'Radoon himself is responsible for throwing the spear and killing kel. In the other account of the legend, Kel is said to have been betrayed by his very own uncle. This telling holds that the entire capture was an elaborate ruse designed by Orok, who was fearful that Kel would one day decide to claim his title of kaidon.<ref name="soi23">'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 23'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | Due to two versions of the ballad in existence, modern Sangheili are unsure who threw the spear that struck down the brave hero. One version claims that Nesh 'Radoon himself is responsible for throwing the spear and killing kel. In the other account of the legend, Kel is said to have been betrayed by his very own uncle. This telling holds that the entire capture was an elaborate ruse designed by Orok, who was fearful that Kel would one day decide to claim his title of kaidon.<ref name="soi23">'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 23'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | ||
Although many old Sangheili myths faded away after the rise of the [[Covenant]] and [[Covenant religion|its religion]], the hero Kel 'Darsam was not forgotten and the Sangheili continued to sing his ballad to their offspring, also teaching them that the [[Sangheili (language)|Sangheili word]] ''kel'' meant "light (that dances on the waves)."<ref name="soi23"/> | Although many old Sangheili myths faded away after the rise of the [[Covenant]] and [[Covenant religion|its religion]], the hero Kel 'Darsam was not forgotten and the Sangheili continued to sing his ballad to their offspring, also teaching them that the [[Sangheili (language)|Sangheili word]] ''kel'' meant "light (that dances on the waves)."<ref name="soi23"/> The Covenant's mobile capital city of ''[[High Charity]]'' possessed a large starship-sized airlock called the ''Eye of Kel'' that allowed ships access to the interior of the holy city.<ref>'''[[Halo Mythos]]'''</ref> | ||
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