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=== Osdol's version ===

=== Osdol's version ===

[[Osdol|Osdol's]] version is a highly mythologized version which is part of the Stron Ydoh Rol (Song of the Edge of the World). He talks about how Sopoh and his right hand Bonten led their people to Gaaj-Mas, which is "the Seat of Mankind", and established what is a "paradise and home to any person, the true [[Xaewoon|Mamkoon]]".

[[Osdol|Osdol's]] version is a highly mythologized version which is part of the Stron Ydoh Rol (Song of the Edge of the World). He talks about how Sopoh and his right hand Bonten led their people to Gaajmas, which is "the Seat of Mankind", and established what is a "paradise and home to any person, the true [[Xaewoon|Mamkoon]]".

The song then goes on to talk about the great structures that Sopoh and Bonten had build and how Sopoh left to die on Gaaj-Mas, "to pass on his powers to the Seat of Mankind and to infuse it with his personality".

The song then goes on to talk about the great structures that Sopoh and Bonten had build and how Sopoh left to die on Gaajmas, "to pass on his powers to the Seat of Mankind and to infuse it with his personality".

"His [[Eternal Companion]] watches over him. And his body marks the Edge of the World".

"His [[Eternal Companion]] watches over him. And his body marks the Edge of the World".

=== Ludoh's version ===

=== Ludoh's version ===

[[Ludoh]] generally sticks to Osdol's version of events, adding in just a little more detail. For instance, she does say that Sopoh was succeeded by his son and that Bonten became "estranged from the blessed family". She also briefly speaks about how Sopoh built Peelee at the foot of Gaaj-Mas. But she doesn't mention anything else about Peelee, other than that the city "pushed for the sky. It could not be a rival to the Seat of Mankind, but its ruler wanted it to not be an embarrassment to the stars."

[[Ludoh]] generally sticks to Osdol's version of events, adding in just a little more detail. For instance, she does say that Sopoh was succeeded by his son and that Bonten became "estranged from the blessed family". She also briefly speaks about how Sopoh built Peelee at the foot of Gaajmas. But she doesn't mention anything else about Peelee, other than that the city "pushed for the sky. It could not be a rival to the Seat of Mankind, but its ruler wanted it to not be an embarrassment to the stars."

Ludoh does mention "the treacherous Meledesians", which is the first indication of another party mentioned at the location.

Ludoh does mention "the treacherous Meledesians", which is the first indication of another party mentioned at the location.

At the same time, Sopoh's party was not the only one and [[Bonten]] is described as a member of another group which was led by a woman named [[Doroh Hun]]. Both groups were fiercely competing and had previously clashed, as both were planning to use the achievement as claim to power. When it was discovered that the area was already populated, Sopoh approached Doroh and suggested to merge their groups and claim the land from Meledesians, who lived in small groups and could be attacked village by village. Porteek reports that Doroh seemed to have rejected the proposal, although her reasoning was not specified in Porteek's sources and he writes that he is not interested in speculating. Bonten, on the other hand, realized that Sopoh's plan was the only one that was capable of bringing them glory and he murdered Doroh, by pushing her off a cliff. He probably had enough support among the group to kill Doroh, as he as then able to take the lead and march to Sopoh's camp, where both groups were merged under Sopoh's lead, while Bonten became second-in-command.

At the same time, Sopoh's party was not the only one and [[Bonten]] is described as a member of another group which was led by a woman named [[Doroh Hun]]. Both groups were fiercely competing and had previously clashed, as both were planning to use the achievement as claim to power. When it was discovered that the area was already populated, Sopoh approached Doroh and suggested to merge their groups and claim the land from Meledesians, who lived in small groups and could be attacked village by village. Porteek reports that Doroh seemed to have rejected the proposal, although her reasoning was not specified in Porteek's sources and he writes that he is not interested in speculating. Bonten, on the other hand, realized that Sopoh's plan was the only one that was capable of bringing them glory and he murdered Doroh, by pushing her off a cliff. He probably had enough support among the group to kill Doroh, as he as then able to take the lead and march to Sopoh's camp, where both groups were merged under Sopoh's lead, while Bonten became second-in-command.

Porteek then describes a bloody campaign that saw the merciless slaughter of Meledesians. Several months later Sopoh claimed that he reached Ydoh Rol first and the settlement of [[Peelee]] was founded near Gaaj-Mas.

Porteek then describes a bloody campaign that saw the merciless slaughter of Meledesians. Several months later Sopoh claimed that he reached Ydoh Rol first and the settlement of [[Peelee]] was founded near Gaajmas.

== Reign and later life ==

== Reign and later life ==

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. Finally, Porteek suggests that a powerful Meledesian superhero warrior was responsible for standing up to Sopoh.

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 Gaajmas, 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 ==

Sopoh was impressed by Bonten's focus on building. Peelee became widely known as the northern center within merely a decade of founding, with its twin-towered palace becoming the symbol of the new kingdom. By this time the country had already been colloquially known as Toor, due to the religious undertones of Sopoh's justification to rule. By 1778, however, Peelee experienced two avalanches, with the second one burying a lot of the city, resulting in the famous painting, showing two palace towers sticking out of the snow. This was a huge embarrassment for Sopoh, as it became clear that Peelee's location must be changed. This was awkward for two reasons: state missionaries promoted Peelee as the location where one is more likely to lead a righteous life, and Sopoh was depicted as the visionary. Thus, admitting that the location of the city was a mistake would seriously undermine Sopoh's narrative, a narrative that he spent two decades reinforcing.

Sopoh was impressed by Bonten's focus on building. Peelee became widely known as the northern center within merely a decade of founding, with its twin-towered palace becoming the symbol of the new kingdom. By this time the country had already been colloquially known as Toor, due to the religious undertones of Sopoh's justification to rule. By 1778, however, Peelee experienced two avalanches, with the second one burying a lot of the city, resulting in the famous painting, showing two palace towers sticking out of the snow. This was a huge embarrassment for Sopoh, as it became clear that Peelee's location must be changed. This was awkward for two reasons: state missionaries promoted Peelee as the location where one is more likely to lead a righteous life, and Sopoh was depicted as the visionary. Thus, admitting that the location of the city was a mistake would seriously undermine Sopoh's narrative, a narrative that he spent two decades reinforcing.

Bonten suggested to build another city, away from Gaaj-Mas, downstream of the Gaaj-Mased river. This was also a better location, since many of the mines would be equally close to the city, while Peelee's location on the west side of the mountain made it more difficult to reach and defend Fidoh, which Meledesians began to target.

Bonten suggested to build another city, away from Gaajmas, downstream of the Gaaj-Mased river. This was also a better location, since many of the mines would be equally close to the city, while Peelee's location on the west side of the mountain made it more difficult to reach and defend Fidoh, which Meledesians began to target.

This seemed to have convinced Sopoh that Bonten is the actual visionary, and while he was not willing to give up his power, he named Bonten's son as his successor, so that when he passes away, the right lineage would lead the people of Toor.

This seemed to have convinced Sopoh that Bonten is the actual visionary, and while he was not willing to give up his power, he named Bonten's son as his successor, so that when he passes away, the right lineage would lead the people of Toor.

Porteek says the story is part of the Great Lore, but the song has not survived to our day.

Porteek says the story is part of the Great Lore, but the song has not survived to our day.