Katsag Oordar

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Katsag was Maksag Oordar's son. Although frequently referred to as Katsag Oordar, Katsag never changed his name to reflect the Oordar lineage. His children, Meenasag and Duhroonsag were also given Mōroh-style names.

Virtually nothing is known about Katsag's life prior to becoming Davee-Murdoh to Maird after his father married Maye Seaoor in order to secure peace. Maird was not and never became Tonaran's vassal region and Katsag's power was capped by Seaoor's interests. Based on his correspondence with Maksag, Katsag accepted his role and became part of the family. This allowed his children to assume power: his daughter Meenasag (b.1538) became the Gole of Maird and his son Duhroonsag (b. 1530) became Jeen and then Jeenor. Meenasag felt it useful to consider herself as part of Oordars when it suited her interests and supported Rodare's ascension in 1593 SR.

After the Oordars lost power in Heran, many of the vassal regions were wary of Maird due to the Oordar lineage among its rulers. This was especially true for Tonaran, with the Darman family being concerned that Maird is scheming to overthrow their power and install an Oordar to rule the fortress. To eliminate this scenario, Tos Darman pushed for formal diplomatic relations with Maird and arranged a marriage between his daughter Palesta and the Mel-Mel-Gole of Maird, Brynt Bloorynoh. The marriage did not happen due to the fall of Tonaran mere months after the arrangement.