Considered as the mightiest of the horde and with intelligence comparable or even greater than the Ereians, Khao'khen managed to halt the squabble by just letting them know of his presence. Sakh'arran can't disobey him as he is both the redeemer of their clan's honor and the chieftain of the tribe.
Cledus was also in the same situation but with a different reason.
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It was Khao'khen who saved him from being executed after he was identified by the family members of his now dead comrades after living peacefully within Alsenna for a few weeks. He possessing the belongings of his deceased comrades further worsened his case as he was accused of murdering his former comrades and robbing them of their possessions.