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|reign=Murdoh of Mantar: 1542-1551 [[dantrian_calendar|SR]], 1593-1621 [[dantrian_calendar|SR]]

|reign=Murdoh of Mantar: 1542-1551 [[dantrian_calendar|SR]], 1593-1621 [[dantrian_calendar|SR]]

|predecessor=[[Maksag Oordar]]

|predecessor=[[Maksag Oordar]]

|successor=[[Gorona Oordar]]

|successor=[[Gorōna Oordar]]

|born=1530 [[dantrian_calendar|SR]]

|born=1530 [[dantrian_calendar|SR]]

|died=1621 [[dantrian_calendar|SR]]

|died=1621 [[dantrian_calendar|SR]]

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'''Nilma Oordar''' was the son of [[Maksag Oordar]], his successor as ruler of Mantar, a title he later lost to his wife [[gorona Oordar|Gorona]], but which he regained later in life, becoming the ruler of Mantar once again. In that capacity he became known as the Angry King who declared Mantar as the superior [[xaewoon#xaewoon_blue|Xaewoon Blue]] state, instigated religious cleansing and attempted to invade Qep.

'''Nilma Oordar''' was the son of [[Maksag Oordar]], his successor as ruler of Mantar, a title he later lost to his wife [[Gorōna Oordar|Gorōna]], but which he regained later in life, becoming the ruler of Mantar once again. In that capacity he became known as the Angry King who declared Mantar as the superior [[xaewoon#xaewoon_blue|Xaewoon Blue]] state, instigated religious cleansing and attempted to invade Qep.

He was the father of Rodare, who was also [[Kren Oordar]], founder of the [[Oordar clan]].

He was the father of Rodare, who was also [[Kren Oordar]], founder of the [[Oordar clan]].

Nilma's ascension was viewed as the direct and legitimate continuation of Maksag's rule and did not change the stability, established in Mantar by his father. Surrounded by the same people as his father, Nilma felt little interest in making any dramatic changes and instead maintained the status quo. He did, however, express interest in propping up the role of religion early on, something that would become the definitive feature of his later rule.

Nilma's ascension was viewed as the direct and legitimate continuation of Maksag's rule and did not change the stability, established in Mantar by his father. Surrounded by the same people as his father, Nilma felt little interest in making any dramatic changes and instead maintained the status quo. He did, however, express interest in propping up the role of religion early on, something that would become the definitive feature of his later rule.

He developed a good relationship with [[Kren the Younger]] and in 1545 SR brokered peace with Qep, sealing it with marriage to [[gorona Oordar|Gorona Toarlameek]], daughter of Lora's [[Murdoh]] [[Taley Toarlameek]]. This demonstrated Nilma's skill as negotiator and strategist, probably at least in part due to his advisors and their understanding of the power dynamics in Qep: negotiating with Lora instead of Qep city undermined Qep city's government and later helped secure Toarlameek rule over the region a decade later.

He developed a good relationship with [[Kren the Younger]] and in 1545 SR brokered peace with Qep, sealing it with marriage to [[Gorōna Oordar|Gorōna Toarlameek]], daughter of Lora's [[Murdoh]] [[Taley Toarlameek]]. This demonstrated Nilma's skill as negotiator and strategist, probably at least in part due to his advisors and their understanding of the power dynamics in Qep: negotiating with Lora instead of Qep city undermined Qep city's government and later helped secure Toarlameek rule over the region a decade later.

== Political expulsion ==

== Political expulsion ==

Kren was unhappy with Kren the Younger's and Nilma's friendship, because he knew that in the future Nilma would dethrone and have a hand in murdering Kren the Younger, and wanted to make sure that Nilma would not be in a position to do so. Eventually Kren the Younger agreed and complied with his father's wishes. Incidentally, Nilma's removal from power was what put Nilma on a path to overthrowing Kren the Younger's power less than half a decade later.

Kren was unhappy with Kren the Younger's and Nilma's friendship, because he knew that in the future Nilma would dethrone and have a hand in murdering Kren the Younger, and wanted to make sure that Nilma would not be in a position to do so. Eventually Kren the Younger agreed and complied with his father's wishes. Incidentally, Nilma's removal from power was what put Nilma on a path to overthrowing Kren the Younger's power less than half a decade later.

In 1547 Kren the Younger staged a plot in the name of several Nilma's key advisors and supporters. The plot involved the independence of Goolkoon, a large city, formerly city-state Goolkoon, which was conquered by Mantar half a century ago and which was still the least loyal to Mantar. Nilma chose the strategy of diplomacy and installed Gorona as Goolkoon's Murdoh, someone with Qep's lineage, so as to ease the tensions and reduce the appearance of oversight, learning from Kren's and Maksag's mistakes at [[maksag_Oordar#Uprising_in_Or|Or]]. Gorona being the Murdoh of Goolkoon was thus put in a position to uncover the alleged plot.

In 1547 Kren the Younger staged a plot in the name of several Nilma's key advisors and supporters. The plot involved the independence of Goolkoon, a large city, formerly city-state Goolkoon, which was conquered by Mantar half a century ago and which was still the least loyal to Mantar. Nilma chose the strategy of diplomacy and installed Gorōna as Goolkoon's Murdoh, someone with Qep's lineage, so as to ease the tensions and reduce the appearance of oversight, learning from Kren's and Maksag's mistakes at [[maksag_Oordar#Uprising_in_Or|Or]]. Gorōna being the Murdoh of Goolkoon was thus put in a position to uncover the alleged plot.

At that time Kren the Younger organized a visit to Mantar and Goolkoon was his first stop, which was geographically closer to Tonaran. As the plot was uncovered, Kren the Younger had Gorona lure in the alleged perpetrators to Goolkoon under the pretense of a celebration of Kren the Younger's visit and had her arrest and execute them, thus murdering most of Nilma's loyalists.

At that time Kren the Younger organized a visit to Mantar and Goolkoon was his first stop, which was geographically closer to Tonaran. As the plot was uncovered, Kren the Younger had Gorōna lure in the alleged perpetrators to Goolkoon under the pretense of a celebration of Kren the Younger's visit and had her arrest and execute them, thus murdering most of Nilma's loyalists.

[[File:Nilma midlife paper.jpeg|200px|left|thumb|Nilma became a powerful shadow figure in Heran.]]

[[File:Nilma midlife paper.jpeg|200px|left|thumb|Nilma became a powerful shadow figure in Heran.]]

Nilma then disappeared and resurfaced only after Kren's death, but srill kept a low public profile. He was, however, able to slowly rebuild his influence in Mantar over the next two decades, becoming Gorona's unofficial advisor and a shadow figure behind many events in Mantar and Qep. This was possible due to his close relationship with the Toarlameek family, which accepted him after his downfall in Mantar. While Nilma's exact whereabouts immediately after Kren the Younger's plot are unknown, it is clear that he fled to Qep.

Nilma then disappeared and resurfaced only after Kren's death, but srill kept a low public profile. He was, however, able to slowly rebuild his influence in Mantar over the next two decades, becoming Gorōna's unofficial advisor and a shadow figure behind many events in Mantar and Qep. This was possible due to his close relationship with the Toarlameek family, which accepted him after his downfall in Mantar. While Nilma's exact whereabouts immediately after Kren the Younger's plot are unknown, it is clear that he fled to Qep.

The next two decades, however, saw Nilma travel all over Heran and take part in some of the most important events of the period.

The next two decades, however, saw Nilma travel all over Heran and take part in some of the most important events of the period.

In 1549 the combined army from Qep city and Lora stationed at Delavire and then, based on intelligence from Nilma, marched on Darfe's camp in a surprise attack. Goldoor's forces suffered losses, but were able to disperse.

In 1549 the combined army from Qep city and Lora stationed at Delavire and then, based on intelligence from Nilma, marched on Darfe's camp in a surprise attack. Goldoor's forces suffered losses, but were able to disperse.

=== A rift with Gorona ===

=== A rift with Gorōna ===

At some point in the late 1580s Gorona learned the truth about Kren the Younger's plot against Nilma, but refused to side with Nilma against Oordars and went as far as to remove him from her court completely, as a sign of her loyalty to Kren the Younger.

At some point in the late 1580s Gorōna learned the truth about Kren the Younger's plot against Nilma, but refused to side with Nilma against Oordars and went as far as to remove him from her court completely, as a sign of her loyalty to Kren the Younger.

== Return to power ==

== Return to power ==

When [[hee Oordar|Hee]] and [[iar Oordar|Iar]] suddenly confronted the family in the west by capturing Kamey-Yr and also taking Pherro hostage, Kren the Younger made a decision to exchange Pherro for the city of Orden. Nilma used that decision against Kren the Younger, arguing that this was a sign of weakness and that this would bring the whole family down. Rodare then urged to remove Kren the Younger as leader. The family began gathering at Tonaran to deal with the matter, when Kren the Younger was murdered, possibly on the orders of Nilma himself. As the family convened at Tonaran, Rodare proclaimed himself head of the clan.

When [[hee Oordar|Hee]] and [[iar Oordar|Iar]] suddenly confronted the family in the west by capturing Kamey-Yr and also taking Pherro hostage, Kren the Younger made a decision to exchange Pherro for the city of Orden. Nilma used that decision against Kren the Younger, arguing that this was a sign of weakness and that this would bring the whole family down. Rodare then urged to remove Kren the Younger as leader. The family began gathering at Tonaran to deal with the matter, when Kren the Younger was murdered, possibly on the orders of Nilma himself. As the family convened at Tonaran, Rodare proclaimed himself head of the clan.

Rodare then installed Nilma as king of Mantar, denouncing his mother's title, marking her loss in the power game. Gorona had to flee Mantar to her sister in Qep city.

Rodare then installed Nilma as king of Mantar, denouncing his mother's title, marking her loss in the power game. Gorōna had to flee Mantar to her sister in Qep city.

== As "Angry King" ==

== As "Angry King" ==

Nilma immediately returned to Mantar to assume power. Gorona's court largely relocated with her to Qep, and Nilma was able to easily promote many of the people who had supported him during his political exile to important positions. This made him popular among the remaining elites of Mantar, who saw his rule as a way to advance their status and wealth.

Nilma immediately returned to Mantar to assume power. Gorōna's court largely relocated with her to Qep, and Nilma was able to easily promote many of the people who had supported him during his political exile to important positions. This made him popular among the remaining elites of Mantar, who saw his rule as a way to advance their status and wealth.

As revenge on Gorona, Nilma removed Goolkoon's Murdoh from power and installed a pro-Mantar governor in his place, changing the diplomatic approach that he demonstrated half a century earlier to merciless suppression. He then made Goolkoon the military center of Mantar and had the army stationed there, which extinguished the culture of independence that was still prevalent in Goolkoon.

As revenge on Gorōna, Nilma removed Goolkoon's Murdoh from power and installed a pro-Mantar governor in his place, changing the diplomatic approach that he demonstrated half a century earlier to merciless suppression. He then made Goolkoon the military center of Mantar and had the army stationed there, which extinguished the culture of independence that was still prevalent in Goolkoon.

Additionally, Nilma instituted strict religious laws that gave more rights to Xaewoon Blue followers and dramatically limited the rights of non-believers, foreigners and slaves, as well as followers of different Xaewoon Blue interpretations, specifically [[xaewoon#foft|Foft]]. While it is more common for the green stron of Xaewoon, under Nilma [[xaewoon#ienana|Ienana]] were now promoted to positions of power.

Additionally, Nilma instituted strict religious laws that gave more rights to Xaewoon Blue followers and dramatically limited the rights of non-believers, foreigners and slaves, as well as followers of different Xaewoon Blue interpretations, specifically [[xaewoon#foft|Foft]]. While it is more common for the green stron of Xaewoon, under Nilma [[xaewoon#ienana|Ienana]] were now promoted to positions of power.

=== First Qep campaign ===

=== First Qep campaign ===

Nilma began the campaign in December of 1595 by attacking East Wall, in spite of his Jeenor being against it. But Nilma specifically targeted Gorona's hometown in the hopes of exacting revenge on her personally. However, the siege turned out to be difficult. Two months later, in February of 1596 Nilma was informed of Gorona's passing.

Nilma began the campaign in December of 1595 by attacking East Wall, in spite of his Jeenor being against it. But Nilma specifically targeted Gorōna's hometown in the hopes of exacting revenge on her personally. However, the siege turned out to be difficult. Two months later, in February of 1596 Nilma was informed of Gorōna's passing.

Writes [[Davi the Heranian]]:

Writes [[Davi the Heranian]]:

=== Second Qep campaign ===

=== Second Qep campaign ===

Nilma invaded the country for the second time in 1601, after [[Gol Nua Sovtōndoh|Sovtōndoh]], the former lover of Gorona, fled to Qep. He began attacking the region through the North Wall, capturing Qep city and then beginning a guerilla war against Polg and Lora. Polg later negotiated a peace treaty with Nilma and seceded from Qep as a neutral city-state, while Lora surrendered in early 1602. A slave uprising in Delavire led to the Murdoh of Delavire reaching out to Nilma for help, which conclusively established the Angry King's dominance in the region and made Qep part of Mantar. Nilma renamed the state into Mantareia in 1607 SR.

Nilma invaded the country for the second time in 1601, after [[Gol Nua Sovtōndoh|Sovtōndoh]], the former lover of Gorōna, fled to Qep. He began attacking the region through the North Wall, capturing Qep city and then beginning a guerilla war against Polg and Lora. Polg later negotiated a peace treaty with Nilma and seceded from Qep as a neutral city-state, while Lora surrendered in early 1602. A slave uprising in Delavire led to the Murdoh of Delavire reaching out to Nilma for help, which conclusively established the Angry King's dominance in the region and made Qep part of Mantar. Nilma renamed the state into Mantareia in 1607 SR.

== Personality ==

== Personality ==