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 expecting to inherit the throne, while his younger brother Kith-Kanan is given more independence. Sithas advocates for the preservation of elven purity and forms alliances with Silvanost's nobility, whereas Kith-Kanan believes that Silvanesti will need to engage in trade with outsiders, such as the humans in Ergoth.