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'''Mosk-Sopoh Dolysoh''', born Mosk Dolysoh and also known as Sopoh II and Mosk Sopohed, was the fourth [[Tarnarian_royal_ranks#Gole|gole]] of [[Toor]], notable for conquering the [[Laeooy Coast]], destroying the major city state of [[Troun]] and ending [[Tirna|Tirna's]] status as an independent kingdom. He established the neutral status of Ydoh Rol, as well as the high title of the Guardian of Ydoh Rol, of which he was the first holder.

'''Mosk-Sopoh Dolysoh''', born Mosk Dolysoh and also known as Sopoh II and Mosk Sopohed, was the fourth [[Tarnarian_royal_ranks#Gole|gole]] of [[Toor]], notable for conquering the [[Laeooy Coast]], destroying the major city state of [[Troun]] and ending [[Tyrna|Tyrna's]] status as an independent kingdom. He established the neutral status of Ydoh Rol, as well as the high title of the Guardian of Ydoh Rol, of which he was the first holder.

Mosk grew up in [[Gaskal]] and was [[Meerō Dolysoh|Meerō's]] eldest son. Having turned 12, he accompanied his father on the [[Meerō_Dolysoh#The_.22Red_Orchid.22_campaign|Red Orchid campaign]] which was an unsuccessful attempt at defeating Tirna and Troun. He would later recount this time in his memoirs, saying:

Mosk grew up in [[Gaskal]] and was [[Meerō Dolysoh|Meerō's]] eldest son. Having turned 12, he accompanied his father on the [[Meerō_Dolysoh#The_.22Red_Orchid.22_campaign|Red Orchid campaign]] which was an unsuccessful attempt at defeating Tyrna and Troun. He would later recount this time in his memoirs, saying:

"I was embarrassed for my family. I was embarrassed for my father. And I saw this embarrassment in the eyes of his generals. I knew that I never wanted anyone to look at a Dolysoh like that again. They shall look at us either with reverence or with fear."

"I was embarrassed for my family. I was embarrassed for my father. And I saw this embarrassment in the eyes of his generals. I knew that I never wanted anyone to look at a Dolysoh like that again. They shall look at us either with reverence or with fear."

The embarrassment that he mentions relates to the humiliation that Gutsag, the gole of Tirna, subjected Meerō to: throughout the siege Gutsag had not only numerous times sent letters with insults by throwing them with rocks over the walls, but also had musicians and a choir perform songs with offensive lyrics about Meerō every morning.

The embarrassment that he mentions relates to the humiliation that Gutsag, the gole of Tyrna, subjected Meerō to: throughout the siege Gutsag had not only numerous times sent letters with insults by throwing them with rocks over the walls, but also had musicians and a choir perform songs with offensive lyrics about Meerō every morning.

== Reign ==

== Reign ==

Mosk chose to rule under the name Sopoh and was referred to by [[Ludoh]] as Sopoh II and by [[Porteek]] as Mosk-Sopoh. A version of the latter name can also be spotted in the inscriptions in the Gaskal royal palace, written as "Mosk Sopohed", which can be translated as Mosk of Sopoh.

Mosk chose to rule under the name Sopoh and was referred to by [[Ludoh]] as Sopoh II and by [[Porteek]] as Mosk-Sopoh. A version of the latter name can also be spotted in the inscriptions in the Gaskal royal palace, written as "Mosk Sopohed", which can be translated as Mosk of Sopoh.

=== Campaign against Tirna ===

=== Campaign against Tyrna ===

Mosk-Sopoh opened his reign with an immediate march on Tirna. This campaign is known as the Green Cherry and was a resounding success, which also earned the new gole respect among his [[Tarnarian_military_ranks|Jeens]].

Mosk-Sopoh opened his reign with an immediate march on Tyrna. This campaign is known as the Green Cherry and was a resounding success, which also earned the new gole respect among his [[Tarnarian_military_ranks|Jeens]].

Unlike his father, Mosk-Sopoh was not in the habit of preparing for a campaign for years, instead putting together an army quickly and counting on the element of surprise. Additionally, he introduced the idea of first attacking Tirna from water and then, when most forces would be focused on the coastal side of the city, enter it from its southern gates. As Toor did not have warships, the attack was commenced at night, with hundreds of sailing ships carrying archers that began to fire flaming spears. This set Tirna's port and fleet on fire.

Unlike his father, Mosk-Sopoh was not in the habit of preparing for a campaign for years, instead putting together an army quickly and counting on the element of surprise. Additionally, he introduced the idea of first attacking Tyrna from water and then, when most forces would be focused on the coastal side of the city, enter it from its southern gates. As Toor did not have warships, the attack was commenced at night, with hundreds of sailing ships carrying archers that began to fire flaming spears. This set Tyrna's port and fleet on fire.

In the morning toorians attacked the southern gates and were able to easily enter the city. Tirna was then sacked and Mosk-Sopoh ordered its inhabitants slaughtered. He then had a choir perform drinking songs, while heads of executed Tirna leaders where hauled over the wall with siege engines.

In the morning toorians attacked the southern gates and were able to easily enter the city. Tyrna was then sacked and Mosk-Sopoh ordered its inhabitants slaughtered. He then had a choir perform drinking songs, while heads of executed Tyrna leaders where hauled over the wall with siege engines.

Porteek references several toorian sources that explain that the brutal treatment was not simply due to Mosk-Sopoh's personal hatred of Tirna and how its gole embarrassed his father, but that he needed to be sure that he won't be attacked from behind when marching further west. But Mosk-Sopoh ended up leading his troops back to Gaskal due to the untimely demise of his sister, Goolytoh, with whom they were very close, having grown up together.

Porteek references several toorian sources that explain that the brutal treatment was not simply due to Mosk-Sopoh's personal hatred of Tyrna and how its gole embarrassed his father, but that he needed to be sure that he won't be attacked from behind when marching further west. But Mosk-Sopoh ended up leading his troops back to Gaskal due to the untimely demise of his sister, Goolytoh, with whom they were very close, having grown up together.

A relief in the Gaskal royal palace shows the toorians bringing back the spoils of war. The inscription below says:

A relief in the Gaskal royal palace shows the toorians bringing back the spoils of war. The inscription below says:

By the end of Meerō's reign, Uroh Maadoh began sounding the alarm that the population of Deeras had increased dramatically, due to the many [[Negy]] opting to migrate to the region and settle. Uroh Maadoh argued that Deeras might become a threat to Toor and choose to invade like they have during the reign of [[Opol Dolysoh|Opol]].

By the end of Meerō's reign, Uroh Maadoh began sounding the alarm that the population of Deeras had increased dramatically, due to the many [[Negy]] opting to migrate to the region and settle. Uroh Maadoh argued that Deeras might become a threat to Toor and choose to invade like they have during the reign of [[Opol Dolysoh|Opol]].

The new gole was much more receptive to Uroh Maadoh. After the army returned from the campaign against Tirna, Mosk-Sopoh sent a convoy, led by Uroh Maadoh, to inform the Deeras clan that their senior representative is to travel to Gaskal to pay respects to the new gole.

The new gole was much more receptive to Uroh Maadoh. After the army returned from the campaign against Tyrna, Mosk-Sopoh sent a convoy, led by Uroh Maadoh, to inform the Deeras clan that their senior representative is to travel to Gaskal to pay respects to the new gole.

"As a friend of your glorious house, allow to voice a humble piece of advice. Do bring gifts and offerings, as the gole is impatient and watches his visiting friends with a greedy eye."

"As a friend of your glorious house, allow to voice a humble piece of advice. Do bring gifts and offerings, as the gole is impatient and watches his visiting friends with a greedy eye."

=== The Pale Grape: conflict with Troun, Nadd and Deeras ===

=== The Pale Grape: conflict with Troun, Nadd and Deeras ===

But the destruction of Tirna was treated as an ultimatum as well, and even before Uroh Maadoh could return to Gaskal, the western coast of [[Ydoh Rol]] was attacked by the naddians. They wreaked havoc on the coastal villages and ransacked several towns, murdering its inhabitants and leaders. Porteek quotes Brone Forod's memoirs, where he says:

But the destruction of Tyrna was treated as an ultimatum as well, and even before Uroh Maadoh could return to Gaskal, the western coast of [[Ydoh Rol]] was attacked by the naddians. They wreaked havoc on the coastal villages and ransacked several towns, murdering its inhabitants and leaders. Porteek quotes Brone Forod's memoirs, where he says:

"The prey was given too much time to eat and sleep. And when it got its rest, it attacked, fiercely and blindly, like an animal. Burning our homes and slaughtering our people. We took a long time training our muscle in the past, and it was perhaps too long. But when we were ready, we were ready to take on not just a single tree, but the whole forest!"

"The prey was given too much time to eat and sleep. And when it got its rest, it attacked, fiercely and blindly, like an animal. Burning our homes and slaughtering our people. We took a long time training our muscle in the past, and it was perhaps too long. But when we were ready, we were ready to take on not just a single tree, but the whole forest!"

It indeed became clear that Troun and Nadd decided to make a preemptive strike. Apart form decimating the western coast, the naddians were able to burn the fleet of sailing ships that was used to attack Tirna.

It indeed became clear that Troun and Nadd decided to make a preemptive strike. Apart form decimating the western coast, the naddians were able to burn the fleet of sailing ships that was used to attack Tyrna.

The furious Mosk-Sopoh began swift preparations for a conquest on Nadd and Troun.

The furious Mosk-Sopoh began swift preparations for a conquest on Nadd and Troun.