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Later, Kai skated in the courtyard with a handmaid.
 
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In the featurette, Kai is first seen tending to Christmas preparations in the castle, when he receives a surprise visit from [[Olaf]]. He is later seen during "[[Ring in the Season]]", as Anna and Elsa prepare to bring in the Yule bell to kick off the holidays. Near the climax, Kai, Anna, and Elsa learn from [[Sven]] that Olaf has gotten lost in the woods and is being chased by hungry wolves. When they find the snowman, Olaf reveals that he had been on a mission to find holiday traditions for Elsa and Anna. This kicks off a party in the woods, attended by all of Arendelle.
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===''[[Frozen II]]''===
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Kai appears briefly after the film's prologue, informing Elsa about the guests who just arrived at the castle. He is then later shown standing beside [[Oaken]] at the cliff as their kingdom was being disturbed by the spirits. At the end of the film, he introduces Anna as the new Queen of Arendelle.
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== Personality ==
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As the chief assistant of Agnarr and his wife, [[Iduna|Queen Iduna]], Kai was diligent and loyal. When not tending to the king and queen, Kai would act as the caretaker of their daughters, [[Elsa]] and [[Anna]].<ref name="road">''Frozen: Reunion Road'' Part One, by Dark Horse Comics</ref> Following Agnarr and Iduna's deaths, Kai would continue to serve Arendelle as Queen Elsa’s attendant, and later Queen Anna’s.
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Kai was known for his strict adherence to royal protocol, bowing down to his employers upon greeting them despite Elsa and Anna constantly insisting him to tone down the formalities.<ref name="FIIShadows">''[[Forest of Shadows]]''.</ref> While appearing to be seemingly subservient and emotionless at first, and at times nervous, he did however show a more warmer, relaxed side to his personality, such as whenever he gave Olaf a warm hug, and when he participated in his hometown's festivities alongside his brother, also still remembering the handshake he and Karl did as children. In addition, the royal family views him, and by extension, the other servants, as more of a friend or part of their extended family than a mere employee, as evidenced when the two sisters took the effort of coming to Snoob to reunite him with his brother all in spite of the dangers they faced.<ref name="road"/>
   
 
== Appearances ==
 
== Appearances ==

Revision as of 02:50, 21 April 2020

"Oh, I have a message from the queen: Arendelle will henceforth and forever no longer do business of any sort with Weaseltown."
— Kai informing the Duke of Weselton of Elsa's decision to cut ties with his kingdom

Kai[1] serves as an overseer[2] of Arendelle castle and a trusted advisor to Elsa[3].

History

Early life and career

Kai was born in the kingdom of Snoob, where he grew up alongside his brother Karl. At some undetermined time he left Snoob and came to the service of the Arendelle royal court.

Service under Agnarr

After Agnarr ordered a reduction in staff, Kai continued to remain in the castle and helped to carry out the king's orders to close up the castle to the outside world.

Ten years later, he aided Agnarr and Iduna with their luggage as they prepared to depart for a two-week voyage and was present at the docks to see them off. However, the king and queen died during the voyage, prompting Kai and a handmaid to drape a black veil over a portrait of the royals in mourning.

Coronation day

Three years later, Elsa was ready to assume the throne, and Kai was on hand to assist with her coronation. He went to rouse Anna, and during the coronation party, he stood by Elsa's throne in the Great Hall, where he introduced the new queen and her sister; when Anna did not stand in the intended spot beside Elsa, Kai ushered her over to the queen's side. Later on during the party, Kai introduced the Duke of Weselton to the sisters, though he incorrectly pronounced the name of the Duke's kingdom as "Weaseltown", to the diminutive man's annoyance.

Frozen summer

After Elsa revealed her powers and fled the kingdom, Kai was on hand to provide Anna with her horse and a cloak so that she could venture off to retrieve her sister.

When Anna returned a few days later, Kai, Gerda, and a handmaid went to bring her inside the castle. He thanked Kristoff for returning the princess and assured the ice harvester that Anna would be taken to see Hans. Kai and Gerda escorted Anna inside the library to see Hans, who was gathered with the Duke of Weselton and dignitaries. He and the others left to give the couple some privacy.

The Great Thaw

As Elsa thawed out Arendelle, Kai and some servants stood outside in the castle courtyard to watch the spectacle unfold. Once Elsa had restored summer to the kingdom, Kai handled some diplomatic matters; at the docks, he accompanied the French dignitary, who stated his intent of returning Hans to the Southern Isles to face judgement from his twelve brothers. After thanking the dignitary, Kai turned to the Duke of Weselton, who was demanding an audience with Elsa. However, Kai instead broke the news that Elsa had broke off relations with Weaseltown, aggravating the Duke with the intentional mispronunciation.

Later, Kai skated in the courtyard with a handmaid.

Olaf's Frozen Adventure

In the featurette, Kai is first seen tending to Christmas preparations in the castle, when he receives a surprise visit from Olaf. He is later seen during "Ring in the Season", as Anna and Elsa prepare to bring in the Yule bell to kick off the holidays. Near the climax, Kai, Anna, and Elsa learn from Sven that Olaf has gotten lost in the woods and is being chased by hungry wolves. When they find the snowman, Olaf reveals that he had been on a mission to find holiday traditions for Elsa and Anna. This kicks off a party in the woods, attended by all of Arendelle.

Frozen II

Kai appears briefly after the film's prologue, informing Elsa about the guests who just arrived at the castle. He is then later shown standing beside Oaken at the cliff as their kingdom was being disturbed by the spirits. At the end of the film, he introduces Anna as the new Queen of Arendelle.

Personality

As the chief assistant of Agnarr and his wife, Queen Iduna, Kai was diligent and loyal. When not tending to the king and queen, Kai would act as the caretaker of their daughters, Elsa and Anna.[4] Following Agnarr and Iduna's deaths, Kai would continue to serve Arendelle as Queen Elsa’s attendant, and later Queen Anna’s.

Kai was known for his strict adherence to royal protocol, bowing down to his employers upon greeting them despite Elsa and Anna constantly insisting him to tone down the formalities.[5] While appearing to be seemingly subservient and emotionless at first, and at times nervous, he did however show a more warmer, relaxed side to his personality, such as whenever he gave Olaf a warm hug, and when he participated in his hometown's festivities alongside his brother, also still remembering the handshake he and Karl did as children. In addition, the royal family views him, and by extension, the other servants, as more of a friend or part of their extended family than a mere employee, as evidenced when the two sisters took the effort of coming to Snoob to reunite him with his brother all in spite of the dangers they faced.[4]

Appearances

Books

Comics

  • Frozen: Reunion Road

Trivia

  • Kai shares the same name as the best friend of Gerda in The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen, upon which Frozen is loosely based.

Gallery

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Lee, Jennifer (September 23, 2013). "Frozen Final Shooting Draft", page 13.
  2. Frozen: Stories from Arendelle, page 22.
  3. Frozen II: The Deluxe Junior Novelization, page 14.
  4. 4.0 4.1 Frozen: Reunion Road Part One, by Dark Horse Comics
  5. Forest of Shadows.