Olvaris Curnar

A philosopher who taught the Doctrine of Universal Ascendance: that gods are made by men and therefore there is no reason why men cannot become gods; and that one man's power can be taken by another man, but that power should not be allowed to stagnate. He states that if power is allowed to “stagnate” in one man who does not seek godhood, other men should take it from him, including sons from fathers. Such other men are called “ascenders.” Whether women are permitted to seek power in this manner depends on the sexism of the believer. He was executed during the reign of Varevesena.

His followers, the Curneisei, call each other "zhornu," a north-country word for cousin.