Max I
From The Lands Of Liberos Project
| “ | War has torn us apart, and has killed thousands. I am sorry my people for the death I have caused, and the destruction I have laid. But now, we shall rebuild better than ever before. As we, are a Kingdom united! | ” |
—Max I, first ruler of Osmax after his coronation ceremony | ||
| Max I | |||||
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 Max I, 45 years old | |||||
| King Of The Osmax | |||||
| Reign | Chief (B1E-10 - 1 First Era) (approx. 10 years) King (1-31 First Era) (31 years) | ||||
| Coronation | December of B1E-1 | ||||
| Predecessor | None | ||||
| Successor | Max II Of The Osmax April, 31 First Age | ||||
| Born | B1E-36 Opam | ||||
| Died | March, 31 First Era (Aged 67) His Quarters | ||||
| Burial | |||||
| Spouses | Cathrine Antlox (B1E-9 - 26 First Era) | ||||
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| Dynasty | Maximin-Tiberius Dynasty | ||||
| Father | Unnamed Man | ||||
| Mother | Unnamed Woman | ||||
| Religion | Osmanian | ||||
| Osmax-Arain Succesion War, creation of the first formal nation, 1st Battle Of Opam | |||||
Max I, also formerly known as Maximin was the last ruler of the [[Osmax (tribe)]], and the first King Of The Kingdom Of Osmax. He is most well known for beggining the Osmax-Arain Succesion War, and his leading role in creation of the first formal nation. Becoming leader of the Osmax tribe at a young age of 26, Max proved to be a skilled and strict leader, helping to expand the tribe. Later fostering the growth of the Kingdom Of Osmax, Max is often regarded as the beginning of the greatest Dynasty of Osmax Rulers ever, the Maximin-Tiberius Dynasty. Throughout his life, Max helped educate and mentor his children, and even grand children. Max died in March, 31 of the First Era. Aged 67, his son Max II rose to the throne. Dying only ten years later in the Osmax-Fowatan War, Max's grandson, Max III, proved just how strong their bloodline was.
Early Years
Little is relatively known about the early years of Maximins life. He was born sometime in the Fall of B1E-36, to the Chief's wife. The only son of an ancient man, whos age is estimated to be older than 55, Maxmin had to learn much in the few years of his life before being Chief himself. The occupied tribal leader didn't have time to be having children, until he realized his rule may not extend if he had no children.
One early event that is known in Maxmin's early years includes one time when they went hunting for bison herds. A cold frost lay on the hills for several days as Max and a group of hunters traveled to the hunting grounds. He later recalled this day as "the coldest day in hell" with his hair frozen to his hat, and bare fingers stiff like hard leather. The group then traveled for another day, and as they finally reached the hunting grounds, they saw herds of animals. Hunting the entire day, taking down bison, deer, and elk, the group took shelter in a cave for the night. But the excitement had only begun, when a giant cave bear revealed out of the shadows. The "Great Bear" as he described it had awoken from its hibernation smelling the hundreds and hundreds of pounds of meat. Maximin generally gets quiet as he retells this part of the story, when: "It leapt fast on its paws, taking three men down at a time. It stood as tall as the cave, ripping men and woman through its jaws. Crunching down on bones, making them sound brittle, like clay." Max and four other men eventually took the bear down, ripping spears and iron swords through its throat. But the damage had been done, with more than a dozen people injured, half of them dead within the night. Max later saw this trip as what monsters could do, if they weren't stopped.
Later throughout his early life, Maximin learned many trades, such as fishing, hunting, and mining. He also learned a vast knowledge of new weaponry, such as the expensive new material that many thought unbreakable; iron.
Ascendance to Chief
Around the year B1E-10, Maxmin's father died, presumably to a stroke. Maxmin, now 26, had been preparing for this moment his entire life. His father had been teaching his skills, lessons, and information about the world around him. He talked about the nearby tribes, the Deno and the Arain to his son, talking about their history and culture.
Although he was only 26 years of age, Maximin already showed the wisdom of a seasoned chief. As Chief, Maximin was kind but strict to his fellow tribe members. Around a year after his ascendance, he declared a higher organization and martial law upon his subjects. Effectively helping to move towards a Kingdom.
Throughout his relatively progressive rule, Maximin helped expand the tribe's border and culture miles away from Opam. Also building a new irrigation system for farming, although small, he begun the beginning of a small farming revolution. Increasing the trend of tribal law and rule, he also helped centralize the tribe. But even with all of these efforts, the people simply weren't ready to subject themselves to a King.
