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Mahadras Mahadrin (Born Mahadras Amenans) is one of the principle prophets of Norjihani Gennism and the Legendary King
'''Mahadras Mahadrin''' (Born Mahadras Amenans, ? - {{Circa}} 320) is one of the principle prophets of Norjihani Gennism and the Legendary King of the Norjihanis. Although there is some historical evidence that supports the idea that Mahadras really did exist, including the migration of the Norjihanis, which he is associated with, happening around the time in which it is believed he lived, other stories are clearly made up, including his fight with the Serpent King [[Lamansiz]] (it is believed that Lamansiz was actually a rival chief who tried to otherthrow Mahadras). However, in the Norjihani Gennist religion he is still revered as the most sacred of all of the prophets, with half of the Norjihani [[Gemakijana]] (the holy book of Gennism) being related to his vision and the migration of the Norjihanis. The Lordinal tribe claim direct descendence from Mahadras, and although this has been disputed in the past it is generally accepted that the Lordinals do have the oldest heritage. Mahadras is today revered as a prophet, god-King and warrior, and is commemerated on the special holiday of Mahadrallon.
 
==Early Life==
 
Barely anything is known of the early life of Mahadras, and all the sources we do have come from the Gemakijana, except one book, the 'Life and Times of the Kings of Norjihan' (published in 1546). It is known that he must have grown up in the Yai Valley, if the Mahadran Migration Hypothesis is correct. Nothing is known about his family, although it is suspected he was the son of the tribal chieftan [[Galaris]] (whose own existence is disputed). There is a story in both the Gemakijana and the 'Life and Times' about how a young Mahadras killed a wolf by picking it up and strangling it; this story is taken to show how strength is an important virtue, although the actual story itself is not, according the theologists, definitely not true.
 
==King of the Norjihanis==
 
The Norjihanis had been persecuted by the other peoples of the Yai Valley for generations, and had always been quite distant. Mahadras took this to his advantage, uniting all of the Norjihanis. The exact manner in which he did this is unknown, and it is perhaps suggested it was by conflict with the rest of the tribes, already weakened by both infighting and outside forces. Ssome, however, maintain that Mahadras united the tribes via diplomacy, citing his marriage to Namsa Lokan (of the Lokan tribe, the second biggest tribe of the Norjihanis). What is known is that he was crowned King of the Norjihanis, and began fighting in skirmishes against the other peoples in the valley.
 
==The Prophecy of Norjihan and the Great Schism==
 
It was just after his coronation that Mahadras is said to have had his vision, returning home after a costly skirmish. He is said to have slept by himself in a cave that night when Genn appeared to him, and granted him the title of Mahadrin (which translates roughly to 'Holy Warrior'). It is also said that Genn told Mahadras that he must lead the Norjhanis south to save them from persecution, and that Genn's spirits would guide them across the mountains to the promised land of Norjihan, where they were to stay until the end of days, when they would be released from Sahar and live in the Eternal Kingdom. When Mahadras returned to his court, he instantly began to prepare to leave. It is at this time that Gennism had its Great Schism. The Yai and Sjuu peoples rejected Mahadras as a madman, who was going to lead his people to a certain doom. Even to this day, they decry Mahadras as a servant of Huad; some even say he was a direct ancestor to Valf. Mahadras proceeded to lead the Norjihanis away from the Yai Valley; they followed him believing that he had truly been visited by Genn, and they burnt all of their settlements behind them, vowing never to return. Eventually, they arrived in Norjihan. It is here that the historical record runs dry.
 
===The Book of Mahadras===
''[[The Book of Mahadras]]''
 
It is said that after the great migration, Mahadras wrote down his vision (or visions, as it is revealed) in a collection of scrolls and parchments, and sent letters to various friends and chieftans. These were collated after his death into the Book of Mahadras. It contains the journey to Norjihan and the contents of Mahadras' visions, including the Codes of Mahadras, the rules which it is believed Genn laid on the Norjihanis (who he claimed were the 'purest of all men/whose blood runs pure of Genn'). The letters contain instructions for leaders, the rules of war and also of love and marriage amongst many other aspects of Norjihani life

Revision as of 11:58, 19 November 2016

Mahadras Mahadrin
Prophet of Genn, King of the Norjihanis
Mahadras.jpg
Statue of Mahadras in Haene
(Legendary) King of Norjihan
Reign?-320
PredecessorNone
SuccessorEransom I
BornMahadras Amenans
?
Yai Valley
Diedc. 320
Haene
Burialc. 320
Hill of Hamam (Allegedly)
SpouseNamsa Lokan
Children
MahadrinMahadrin (Legendary)
ReligionGennism

Mahadras Mahadrin (Born Mahadras Amenans, ? - c. 320) is one of the principle prophets of Norjihani Gennism and the Legendary King of the Norjihanis. Although there is some historical evidence that supports the idea that Mahadras really did exist, including the migration of the Norjihanis, which he is associated with, happening around the time in which it is believed he lived, other stories are clearly made up, including his fight with the Serpent King Lamansiz (it is believed that Lamansiz was actually a rival chief who tried to otherthrow Mahadras). However, in the Norjihani Gennist religion he is still revered as the most sacred of all of the prophets, with half of the Norjihani Gemakijana (the holy book of Gennism) being related to his vision and the migration of the Norjihanis. The Lordinal tribe claim direct descendence from Mahadras, and although this has been disputed in the past it is generally accepted that the Lordinals do have the oldest heritage. Mahadras is today revered as a prophet, god-King and warrior, and is commemerated on the special holiday of Mahadrallon.

Early Life

Barely anything is known of the early life of Mahadras, and all the sources we do have come from the Gemakijana, except one book, the 'Life and Times of the Kings of Norjihan' (published in 1546). It is known that he must have grown up in the Yai Valley, if the Mahadran Migration Hypothesis is correct. Nothing is known about his family, although it is suspected he was the son of the tribal chieftan Galaris (whose own existence is disputed). There is a story in both the Gemakijana and the 'Life and Times' about how a young Mahadras killed a wolf by picking it up and strangling it; this story is taken to show how strength is an important virtue, although the actual story itself is not, according the theologists, definitely not true.

King of the Norjihanis

The Norjihanis had been persecuted by the other peoples of the Yai Valley for generations, and had always been quite distant. Mahadras took this to his advantage, uniting all of the Norjihanis. The exact manner in which he did this is unknown, and it is perhaps suggested it was by conflict with the rest of the tribes, already weakened by both infighting and outside forces. Ssome, however, maintain that Mahadras united the tribes via diplomacy, citing his marriage to Namsa Lokan (of the Lokan tribe, the second biggest tribe of the Norjihanis). What is known is that he was crowned King of the Norjihanis, and began fighting in skirmishes against the other peoples in the valley.

The Prophecy of Norjihan and the Great Schism

It was just after his coronation that Mahadras is said to have had his vision, returning home after a costly skirmish. He is said to have slept by himself in a cave that night when Genn appeared to him, and granted him the title of Mahadrin (which translates roughly to 'Holy Warrior'). It is also said that Genn told Mahadras that he must lead the Norjhanis south to save them from persecution, and that Genn's spirits would guide them across the mountains to the promised land of Norjihan, where they were to stay until the end of days, when they would be released from Sahar and live in the Eternal Kingdom. When Mahadras returned to his court, he instantly began to prepare to leave. It is at this time that Gennism had its Great Schism. The Yai and Sjuu peoples rejected Mahadras as a madman, who was going to lead his people to a certain doom. Even to this day, they decry Mahadras as a servant of Huad; some even say he was a direct ancestor to Valf. Mahadras proceeded to lead the Norjihanis away from the Yai Valley; they followed him believing that he had truly been visited by Genn, and they burnt all of their settlements behind them, vowing never to return. Eventually, they arrived in Norjihan. It is here that the historical record runs dry.

The Book of Mahadras

The Book of Mahadras

It is said that after the great migration, Mahadras wrote down his vision (or visions, as it is revealed) in a collection of scrolls and parchments, and sent letters to various friends and chieftans. These were collated after his death into the Book of Mahadras. It contains the journey to Norjihan and the contents of Mahadras' visions, including the Codes of Mahadras, the rules which it is believed Genn laid on the Norjihanis (who he claimed were the 'purest of all men/whose blood runs pure of Genn'). The letters contain instructions for leaders, the rules of war and also of love and marriage amongst many other aspects of Norjihani life