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'''Rufu Aoa''' /'rʊfʊ æ'oʊɑ/ was the founding king of [[Afanyu]] who abruptly lost control of his kingdom due to a wave of separatism. He remained the ruler of a large portion of his country, specifically the southern provinces, which would later become the Upper Kingdom. He was killed in battle by [[Drufos Lador]] in 1674 SR.

'''Rufu Aoa''' /'rʊfʊ æ'oʊɑ/ was the founding king of [[Afanyu]] who abruptly lost control of his kingdom due to a wave of separatism. He remained the ruler of a large portion of his country, specifically the southern provinces, which would later become the Upper Kingdom. He was killed in battle by [[Drufos Lador]] in 1674 SR.

Rufu Aoa was suspected to be a [[superhero_warrior#legendaries|legendary]], with his life traced back to as early as the end of 15th CSR, although he himself never suggested this to be the case. Known under the name of Rufule, he was an important figure in [[Barzo]], but then vanished from the city. He was later known as the Utbringer and played an unclear role in [[Darda]], eventually venturing farther east to what would later become Afanyu, where he quickly gained power.

Rufu Aoa was suspected to be a [[legendary]], with his life traced back to as early as the end of 15th CSR, although he himself never suggested this to be the case. Known under the name of Rufule, he was an important figure in [[Barzo]], but then vanished from the city. He was later known as the Utbringer and played an unclear role in [[Darda]], eventually venturing farther east to what would later become Afanyu, where he quickly gained power.

== Early life ==

== Early life ==

Two years later, Rufule leaves Barzo. His position of Chief Assistant remains vacant, with the Master Officer leaving specific instructions to his successor to keep it vacant unless Rufule comes back to claim it.

Two years later, Rufule leaves Barzo. His position of Chief Assistant remains vacant, with the Master Officer leaving specific instructions to his successor to keep it vacant unless Rufule comes back to claim it.

It is speculated that Rufule left Barzo due to the Great Turtle war, as it began shortly thereafter: there are no records that describe his time during the conflict, but strong indirect evidence strongly suggests that he was a participant.

It is speculated that Rufule left Barzo due to the Great Turtle war, as it began shortly thereafter.

 

 

There are no records that describe his time during the conflict, but strong indirect evidence strongly suggests that he was a participant. As king of Afanyu he demonstrated a deep understanding of military tactics and had, in fact, gained political support specifically as a military man who could unite the generals of various factions after the conclusion of the war.

 

Since he was not listed as a general, it is thought that he could have been a soldier and then a unit commander.

== As the Utbringer in Darda ==

== As the Utbringer in Darda ==

''Main article: [[Uprising in Basistar]]''

''Main article: [[Uprising in Basistar]]''

Next time Rufule resurfaces in Darda almost a century later and becomes one of the leaders of the uprising against Basistar's pro-Dardian government. Based in the city of Mustief, the movement grows quickly and captures the region's attention. Rufule becomes known as the Utbringer and his red cloak makes red the symbol of the movement. Mustief's governor flees the city, forcing Basistar's government to react.

Next time Rufule resurfaces in Darda and becomes one of the leaders of the uprising against Basistar's pro-Dardian government. Based in the city of Mustief, the movement grows quickly and captures the region's attention. Rufule becomes known as the Utbringer and his red cloak makes red the symbol of the movement. Mustief's governor flees the city, forcing Basistar's government to react.

The Utbringer's role in the whole affair, however, is unclear. When the representatives of Darda tried to approach him, they were instead put in front of Molag Uusea, who turned out to be the actual leader and representative of the movement. Further research confirmed that the Utbringer was not a participant in any of the key events of the uprising, which makes it unclear why his name became so widely known and connected with the affair. Some in the movement believed that the Utbringer was a prophet, but if he had offered prophecies, no records have been found as to what they were.

The Utbringer's role in the whole affair, however, is unclear. When the representatives of Darda tried to approach him, they were instead put in front of Molag Uusea, who turned out to be the actual leader and representative of the movement. Further research confirmed that the Utbringer was not a participant in any of the key events of the uprising, which makes it unclear why his name became so widely known and connected with the affair. Some in the movement believed that the Utbringer was a prophet, but if he had offered prophecies, no records have been found as to what they were.

== As Rufu Aoa, king of Afanyu ==

== As Rufu Aoa, king of Afanyu ==

Rufu Aoa emerges in the city of Gled in 1650 [[Dantrian_calendar|SR]] and assumes power. He surrounds himself by a group of high ranking military officials, who are the representatives of the region's city states, and unites them under a single rule. He is, however, rarely seen and his whereabouts are frequently unclear even to his inner circle. It is thought that most of the operational decision making was done by his generals, although he provided at least some direction.

Rufu Aoa emerges in the city of Gled in 1650 [[Dantrian_calendar|SR]] and assumes power. He surrounds himself by a group of high ranking military officials, who are the representatives of the region's city states, and unites them under a single rule. He is, however, rarely seen and his whereabouts are frequently unclear even to his inner circle. Most of the operational decision making is done by his generals, although he provides direction.

 

 

 

 

 

Rufu Aoa died in battle in 1674 [[SR]], when the new leader of Ari, [[Drufos Lador]], struck him with a spear. Rufu Aoa remains the only legendary who is documented to have died a violent death, and one of only two whose death is documented to begin with.