Keirnion was a former leader of the Forest Elves. His Elven daughter, Sorril, was promised to Rivyn, Morganae's Elven son. In 1003 BL, when Sorril eloped with Kanton (a Human), Keirnion declared war on the Human clan. Keirnion died a month after Sorril Faded in 1008 BL.