The elder son Sithas is raised expecting to be heir to the throne, while the younger son Kith-Kanan is given the freedom of a second son. Sithas holds strong beliefs in favor of the purity of elven people and thus makes allies of the court aristocrats in Silvanost, while Kith-Kanan feels Silvanesti will require trade with outsiders to forge its future, such as the humans who live in Ergoth.
The elder son Sithas is raised anticipating succession to the throne, whereas the younger son Kith-Kanan is granted the liberty of a second son. Sithas adheres firmly to the notion of elven purity and forms alliances with Silvanost's court nobles, while Kith-Kanan believes that Silvanesti will need to engage in commerce with outsiders, such as the humans residing in Ergoth.