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| - | **Maksag Oordar** was a warlord, [[tarnarian_military_ranks|Jeenor]] of Tonaran, ruler of Mantar and the de facto leader of much of [[Heran]] in the beginning of the 16th [[dantrian_calendar|CSR]]. Referred to as "the Sword of Oordars" by both his friends and his enemies, he was known for his bravery, closeness to his troops and tactical genius, later attributed to Kren's knowledge of the future. | + | **Maksag Oordar** ([[bukk|bukkean]]: Moksog Urdor) was a warlord, [[tarnarian_military_ranks|Jeenor]] of Tonaran, ruler of Mantar and the de facto leader of much of [[Heran]] in the beginning of the 16th [[dantrian_calendar|CSR]]. Referred to as "the Sword of Oordars" by both his friends and his enemies, he was known for his bravery, closeness to his troops and tactical genius, later attributed to Kren's knowledge of the future. |
| His youngest son, [[Nilma Oordar]], became the Angry King of Mantar. His eldest son [[katsag oordar|Katsag]] was a second Murdoh at Maird. | His youngest son, [[Nilma Oordar]], became the Angry King of Mantar. His eldest son [[katsag oordar|Katsag]] was a second Murdoh at Maird. | ||
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| Comprised of foreigners, mainly migrating to Tonaran from [[Laeooy coast]] in search of opportunities and wealth, the northern regiment was in fierce competition with the southern regiment and frequently faced hostility from the local population, who considered them to be outsiders despite the fact that they were part of the army. | Comprised of foreigners, mainly migrating to Tonaran from [[Laeooy coast]] in search of opportunities and wealth, the northern regiment was in fierce competition with the southern regiment and frequently faced hostility from the local population, who considered them to be outsiders despite the fact that they were part of the army. | ||
| - | During the Oordar invasion, this history of discrimination led the northern regiment to change sides and join the Oordar forces, which contributed to the defeat of Tonaran. | + | During the Oordar invasion, this history of discrimination led most of the northern regiment to change sides and join the Oordar forces, which contributed to the defeat of Tonaran. |
| By the end of the battle Maksag happened to see Rodare Oordar being wounded and thrown off his horse. It is not clear if he knew who Rodare was, but he defended him, standing over him. This act of bravery deeply touched Rodare and he said that they shall be brothers forever. | By the end of the battle Maksag happened to see Rodare Oordar being wounded and thrown off his horse. It is not clear if he knew who Rodare was, but he defended him, standing over him. This act of bravery deeply touched Rodare and he said that they shall be brothers forever. | ||
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| But as all of this was happening, Maksag took advantage of the fact that his army was enormous, and had some 30,000 men journey upstream of Quoon and find a feasible place to cross it. Such a spot was found about 230 km to the south and the regiment made it to the other side. They then approached Lora from the east and forced the eastern gate to be shut. This effectively isolated Lora from the outside world. The siege lasted for 5 months, with most of Maksag's army crossing the river to its eastern bank and approaching Lora from the east. Or's trebuchets were unable to be transported across the river, and so several of them were taken apart, transported over the river and rebuilt. Eastern walls of the city were significantly lower and also did not have the advantage of the height difference that the eastern bank of the river had in respect to its western bank, and trebuchets became a key element in defeating the city. | But as all of this was happening, Maksag took advantage of the fact that his army was enormous, and had some 30,000 men journey upstream of Quoon and find a feasible place to cross it. Such a spot was found about 230 km to the south and the regiment made it to the other side. They then approached Lora from the east and forced the eastern gate to be shut. This effectively isolated Lora from the outside world. The siege lasted for 5 months, with most of Maksag's army crossing the river to its eastern bank and approaching Lora from the east. Or's trebuchets were unable to be transported across the river, and so several of them were taken apart, transported over the river and rebuilt. Eastern walls of the city were significantly lower and also did not have the advantage of the height difference that the eastern bank of the river had in respect to its western bank, and trebuchets became a key element in defeating the city. | ||
| - | Lora fell in January of 1515, almost a year after the beginning of the Qep campaign. This time Maksag allowed his army to loot the city for several days. Most of Lora's population was either enslaved or butchered. When leaving the city, Maksag ordered it burned. | + | Lora fell in January of 1515, almost a year after the beginning of the Qep campaign. This time Maksag allowed his army to loot the city for several days. Most of Lora's population was either enslaved or butchered. When leaving the city, Maksag ordered it burned, although he spared several noble households and left his Jeen [[Heemin]] as Murdoh. |
| He then lead his victorious army back to Ernele. | He then lead his victorious army back to Ernele. | ||
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| As a ruler he was deliberate, but his chronic insecurity made him capable of acting without mercy, which he would then invariably regret. This was further fueled by Kren's advice, which made Maksag feel vulnerable, as he knew that a lot of his accomplishments are only possible because of Kren's foreknowledge. | As a ruler he was deliberate, but his chronic insecurity made him capable of acting without mercy, which he would then invariably regret. This was further fueled by Kren's advice, which made Maksag feel vulnerable, as he knew that a lot of his accomplishments are only possible because of Kren's foreknowledge. | ||
| - | His relationship with Kren was stressful to Maksag: Kren seemed to have sincerely loved him, but to Maksag Kren was a mentor who elevated him from a poor foreigner to the ruler of Heran. | + | His relationship with Kren was stressful to Maksag: Kren seemed to have sincerely loved him, but to Maksag Kren was a mentor who elevated him from a poor foreigner to the ruler of Heran and he felt intimidated in his presence. Therefore, once Maksag conquered Mantar, he happily settled there, far from Kren. |
| - | [[Davi the Heranian]] writes that "Maksag was wary of Kren's affection and was scared to death by his mentor's foreknowledge. He always believed that Kren knows something about Maksag's own future that he isn't telling him. He sometimes told Katsag that Kren's friendship is pity, that something terrible is bound to happen to the Sword of Oordars." | + | [[Davi the Heranian]] writes that "Maksag was wary of Kren's affection and was scared to death by his mentor's foreknowledge. He always believed that Kren knows something about Maksag's own future that he isn't telling him. He sometimes told Katsag that Kren's friendship is the result of him pitying Maksag, that something terrible is bound to happen to the Sword of Oordars." |
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