User blog comment:Ncduru/War Is Finally Here! Predictions, Theories, Rants & Raves/@comment-26287497-20151008134144/@comment-7418318-20151008155610

I have trouble believing that Ivan could become strong enough to be one of the 12 Shields.

But he might be a subordinate to one of them, like Marin or the two new guys from Ajeel's troops. He might even be one of Serena's lieutenants.