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Meerō honored his father's agreement with the Deeras family and Deeras was treated as an independent land. However, the consensus of nobility in Gaskal was that Deeras should at some point be confronted and begin contributing to the treasury. [[Uroh Maadoh]] became the negotiator with Deeras and established regular correspondence with them.
Meerō honored his father's agreement with the Deeras family and Deeras was treated as an independent land. However, the consensus of nobility in Gaskal was that Deeras should at some point be confronted and begin contributing to the treasury. [[Uroh Maadoh]] became the negotiator with Deeras and established regular correspondence with them.
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 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.
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.
=== The Pale Grape: conflict with Troun, Nadd and Deeras ===
=== The Pale Grape: conflict with Troun, Nadd and Deeras ===
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:
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!"
In 1854 Mosk-Sopoh proclaimed the neutral status of Ydoh Rol, while giving himself the title of the Guardian of Ydoh Rol. He also initiated a project to re-build the region after its decimation by Nadd.
In 1854 Mosk-Sopoh proclaimed the neutral status of Ydoh Rol, while giving himself the title of the Guardian of Ydoh Rol. He also initiated a project to re-build the region after its decimation by Nadd.
=== "Red Apple" campaign ===
=== Red Apple campaign ===
==== Preparation ====
==== Preparation ====
Nadd ended up holding Mran Gantorn captive and thus ensuring that no enemy troops could enter the city up until Gantorn's death in 1901. The Long Siege, thus, lasted for 45 years.
Nadd ended up holding Mran Gantorn captive and thus ensuring that no enemy troops could enter the city up until Gantorn's death in 1901. The Long Siege, thus, lasted for 45 years.
=== Blue Orange campaign ===
== Challenge to reign and death ==
Mosk-Sopoh was considered a strong leader, but the conclusion of the Blue Orange campaign brought a number of unexpected challenges to his reign. Specifically, the nobility and the military were unhappy with the high taxation that was used to re-build multiple cities and lands after the Pale Grape conflicts. Both the Red Apple and Blue Orange campaigns, while successful, turned out to be a disappointment to the nobility due to the way Mosk-Sopoh distributed the spoils of war, with the majority of it going to Gaskal, Ydoh Rol and Deeras.
In 1869 [[FR]] Mosk-Sopoh was directly challenged by [[Doks Raad]] who was the [[Oora#Oora_ranks|Grand Pōntim]] in the Chamber of War. Raad was closely aligned with [[Gorōntoh Vossyn-Lōblyn]], Grand Veraa and the principle of the Chamber of War.
Although Gorōntoh never directly supported Raad, she never directly opposed him either. This was due to the complicated position she was in. Her father, [[Meerō Lōblyn]], had a history of disloyalty to Dolysohs, even taking part in a coup against [[Meerō Dolysoh]], but his political prowess allowed him to earn the trust of Mosk-Sopoh when he came to power.
Gorōntoh could have been put in a position to take sides if Mosk-Sopoh was to demand her support. This was dangerous as the coalition against Mosk-Sopoh was considerable, and Gorōntoh did not want to be forced to make a choice. She then reached out to the [[Mōrtoh]] elder [[Goven Bylyk]] who was responsible for [[Beejetoh Dolysoh|Beejetoh Dolysoh's]] bid to the throne, and asked him to intervene. This was a clever move, as involving Mōrtoh basically meant that the stance of the principle of the Chamber of War was quite irrelevant.
Mosk-Sopoh's reaction to the challenge was also unorthodox, as he suggested a series of physical challenges to be organized between Raad and himself. One who proves to be the stronger warrior takes the throne. This was a dangerous path to follow, as it undermined the whole idea of Dolysohs as the ruling family, but on the other hand it did satisfy nobility who felt that this is a fair way to resolve the conflict. Goven Bylyk was able to convince Mosk-Sopoh to keep the contest a secret from the outside world until the time he defeats Raad.
The contest began in early 1870 [[FR]]. It was held in several parts, each of which was attended by around 50 people, among them guards, ooron and representatives of the royal house. Both Mosk-Sopoh and Raad were experienced warriors in excellent physical shape and both kept clearing the challenges on par. The resolution came suddenly during a routine spear contest when Raad hit Mosk-Sopoh in the chest, killing him on the spot.
Raad and his party immediately left and began celebrations. However, Goven Bylyk was prepared for the possibility of Mosk-Sopoh's defeat and had already invited Beejetoh to secretly arrive at Gaskal. Mere hour after Mosk-Sopoh's death he made the claim on Beejetoh's behalf as her Mōrtoh elder.