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'''Sopoh Dolysoh''' /'sɑpə dɑ'liːsə/ was a [[Dawn]] settler and the founder of [[Toor]]. He claimed to have been the first to reach Ydoh Rol, "the Edge of the World" - the northernmost point of [[Tarnaria]]. He then used a [[Xaewoon|religious interpretation]] of that achievement as a justification for his rule. Aided by a man known as [[Bonten]], Sopoh founded a settlement called [[Peelee]] at the foot of Gaaj-Mas. Eventually, the settlement was moved away from the mountain after multiple avalanches made it clear that the location was not safe.

'''Sopoh Dolysoh''' /'sɑpə dɑ'liːsə/ was a [[Dawn]] settler and the founder of [[Toor]]. He claimed to have been the first to reach Ydoh Rol, "the Edge of the World" - the northernmost point of [[Tarnaria]]. He then used a [[Xaewoon|religious interpretation]] of that achievement as a justification for his rule. Aided by a man known as [[Bonten]], Sopoh founded a settlement called [[Peelee]] at the foot of Gaajmas. Eventually, the settlement was moved away from the mountain after multiple avalanches made it clear that the location was not safe.

Sopoh wanted to pass on the rule to Bonten's son, but was instead murdered by his own son, [[Opol Dolysoh|Opol]].

Sopoh wanted to pass on the rule to Bonten's son, but was instead murdered by his own son, [[Opol Dolysoh|Opol]].

While Sopoh was concerned with his power and religious standing, Bonten was reported to have had architectural ambitions and wanted to leave a legacy of great buildings. He led the construction of the royal palace at Peelee, which was quickly developing into a city. Its economy heavily relied on incoming settlers. In the 70s of the 18th [[CFR]], a decade into Sopoh's reign, a number of tin deposits had been discovered and mines were set up around the city, the largest at Kees. This quickly became the focus of the kingdom, with more deposits being discovered throughout the next several years.

While Sopoh was concerned with his power and religious standing, Bonten was reported to have had architectural ambitions and wanted to leave a legacy of great buildings. He led the construction of the royal palace at Peelee, which was quickly developing into a city. Its economy heavily relied on incoming settlers. In the 70s of the 18th [[CFR]], a decade into Sopoh's reign, a number of tin deposits had been discovered and mines were set up around the city, the largest at Kees. This quickly became the focus of the kingdom, with more deposits being discovered throughout the next several years.

At the same time, a number of other groups began claiming the territory. It is at this point that Meledesians begin to more prominently appear in Ludoh's accounts of early [[Toor]] history. She specifically mentions the conflict over Seeved and identifies the coast to the east of Gaaj-Mas, Palas and Marij as Meledesian territory. Meledesians were successful in defending Seeved throughout Sopoh's reign, with both Ludoh and Porteek mentioning five separate military encounters, all of which ended with Sopoh's defeat. It is not made clear what contributed to such decisive victories, but Porteek speculates that while Meledesian settlements at Ydoh Rol were few and far between, settlements at and around Seeved could have been more centralized. It is also possible that Seeved deposit was actually already being mined by the Meledesians themselves, thus providing them with tools and weapons which were more developed than those in the possession of Sopoh's forces. For instance, it is well documented that many settlers of the 3rd wave relied on archery and wooden arrows with stone arrowheads. Tin arrowheads were uncommon, since tin deposits in central Tarnaria are rare.

At the same time, a number of other groups began claiming the territory. It is at this point that Meledesians begin to more prominently appear in Ludoh's accounts of early [[Toor]] history. She specifically mentions the conflict over Seeved and identifies the coast to the east of Gaaj-Mas, Palas and Marij as Meledesian territory. Meledesians were successful in defending Seeved throughout Sopoh's reign, with both Ludoh and Porteek mentioning five separate military encounters, all of which ended with Sopoh's defeat. It is not made clear what contributed to such decisive victories, but Porteek speculates that while Meledesian settlements at Ydoh Rol were few and far between, settlements at and around Seeved could have been more centralized. It is also possible that Seeved deposit was actually already being mined by the Meledesians themselves, thus providing them with tools and weapons which were more developed than those in the possession of Sopoh's forces. For instance, it is well documented that many settlers of the 3rd wave relied on archery and wooden arrows with stone arrowheads. Tin arrowheads were uncommon, since tin deposits in central Tarnaria are rare. Finally, Porteek suggests that a powerful Meledesian superhero warrior was responsible for standing up to Sopoh.

== Death ==

== Death ==