The Courage of Ahraz - Revision history

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	A second miracle appears to have occurred almost immediately following the ratification of the treaty with the rebel orcs. Emperor Ahraz and every single member of the Firebrands manifested spontaneous personal auras which have since become a matter of public record. "You feel empowered to free the downtrodden and oppressed from all who would keep them in chains."		A second miracle appears to have occurred almost immediately following the ratification of the treaty with the rebel orcs. Emperor Ahraz and every single member of the Firebrands manifested spontaneous personal auras which have since become a matter of public record. "You feel empowered to free the downtrodden and oppressed from all who would keep them in chains."

	A second inquisition quickly followed. This time Ahraz refused to remove his Shackle of Freedom, insisting that his dedication was a personal matter between him and his ~~sutanir~~. There were public accusations that Ahraz was dedicated to Freedom which he simply refused to respond to. Instead he gave a passionate speech, talking about the shame he had felt all his life that so much of the Empire he loved had been built on the back of slavery. He argued that every coin in the [[Imperial treasury]] had been paid for with orc blood.		A second inquisition quickly followed. This time Ahraz refused to remove his Shackle of Freedom, insisting that his dedication was a personal matter between him and his sutannir. There were public accusations that Ahraz was dedicated to Freedom which he simply refused to respond to. Instead he gave a passionate speech, talking about the shame he had felt all his life that so much of the Empire he loved had been built on the back of slavery. He argued that every coin in the [[Imperial treasury]] had been paid for with orc blood.

	The culmination of his speech was a rousing defence of actions naming each of the seven virtues in turn and explicitly laying out why he believed his actions were Ambitious, [[Courage\|Courageous]], [[Loyalty\|Loyal]], [[Prosperity\|Prosperous]], [[Vigilance\|Vigilant]], Wise and filled him with [[Pride]]. He finished by reminding the [[cardinal\|Cardinals]], once again, that the Empire was built on the Freedom, Prosperity and Dignity of its people and pointed out that the slaves they had personally kept... were still people of the Empire. He demanded they acknowledge that his actions in freeing them were in keeping with the founding virtues of the Empire.		The culmination of his speech was a rousing defence of actions naming each of the seven virtues in turn and explicitly laying out why he believed his actions were Ambitious, [[Courage\|Courageous]], [[Loyalty\|Loyal]], [[Prosperity\|Prosperous]], [[Vigilance\|Vigilant]], Wise and filled him with [[Pride]]. He finished by reminding the [[cardinal\|Cardinals]], once again, that the Empire was built on the Freedom, Prosperity and Dignity of its people and pointed out that the slaves they had personally kept... were still people of the Empire. He demanded they acknowledge that his actions in freeing them were in keeping with the founding virtues of the Empire.

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	==The Collapse==		==The Collapse==
	Ahraz' triumph in making peace with the rebel orcs saw the creation of a new Imperial nation and two new [[~~Imperial army~~\|Imperial armies]]. It ushered in a wave of optimism for some who believed the Emperor's claim that the [[Imperial Orcs]] would strengthen the Empire. But it brought massive opposition from those factions that opposed the deal, most notably [[Varushka]], [[Dawn]] and [[Highguard]]. The Empire quickly fell victim to political infighting, with heated Senate politics and constant accusations of disloyalty and a lack of Virtue. It did not help that Ahraz took to attending Senate flanked by a pair of Imperial Orc bodyguards who could not legally enter the chamber, but would escort him to and from the door.		Ahraz' triumph in making peace with the rebel orcs saw the creation of a new Imperial nation and two new [[Army\|Imperial armies]]. It ushered in a wave of optimism for some who believed the Emperor's claim that the [[Imperial Orcs]] would strengthen the Empire. But it brought massive opposition from those factions that opposed the deal, most notably [[Varushka]], [[Dawn]] and [[Highguard]]. The Empire quickly fell victim to political infighting, with heated Senate politics and constant accusations of disloyalty and a lack of Virtue. It did not help that Ahraz took to attending Senate flanked by a pair of Imperial Orc bodyguards who could not legally enter the chamber, but would escort him to and from the door.

	Their Vigilance proved prescient and the young Emperor survived three assassination attempts from his political enemies in the years that followed. One of the attacks, a poisoning, failed to kill the Emperor but instead took the life of his beloved daughter, Liberty i Tamerlin i Guerra, who was only nine years old at the time. Ahraz was devastated by the loss and never fully recovered, but to the surprise of many, the Imperial Orcs were absolutely incandescent. It took the personal intervention of Ahraz to turn them back, after forty of them formed up fully intending to launch an utterly futile full frontal assault on the Varushkan camp where over two hundred [[Varushka_military_concerns#Schlacta\|schlacta]] were massing.		Their Vigilance proved prescient and the young Emperor survived three assassination attempts from his political enemies in the years that followed. One of the attacks, a poisoning, failed to kill the Emperor but instead took the life of his beloved daughter, Liberty i Tamerlin i Guerra, who was only nine years old at the time. Ahraz was devastated by the loss and never fully recovered, but to the surprise of many, the Imperial Orcs were absolutely incandescent. It took the personal intervention of Ahraz to turn them back, after forty of them formed up fully intending to launch an utterly futile full frontal assault on the Varushkan camp where over two hundred [[Varushka_military_concerns#Schlacta\|schlacta]] were massing.

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	Ten years later Ahraz arrived in [[Anvil]] still burning with the passion of youth to change the world. He came alone at first, and took the Coast by storm. He was chosen as adjutant by one of the Freeborn generals by the end of his first summit, and by the end of the year he had rallied a large group of young, passionate, politically active Freeborn to his banner. Officially they ran a parador, called Freedom to Breathe, which became infamous for the extraordinary parties hosted by their [[Sutannir]], an entrancing musician called Elaine i Casta i Guerra.		Ten years later Ahraz arrived in [[Anvil]] still burning with the passion of youth to change the world. He came alone at first, and took the Coast by storm. He was chosen as adjutant by one of the Freeborn generals by the end of his first summit, and by the end of the year he had rallied a large group of young, passionate, politically active Freeborn to his banner. Officially they ran a parador, called Freedom to Breathe, which became infamous for the extraordinary parties hosted by their [[Sutannir]], an entrancing musician called Elaine i Casta i Guerra.

	Unofficially many people started referring to them as the "Firebrands". It was meant as an insult, but they took it as their unofficial moniker. The group were beyond passionate, driven and utterly committed to their cause, they were everywhere, and involved in everything. They were active in [[~~Conclave\|~~Conclave]], constantly pushing the Conclave to act. They raised controversial judgements in the Synod, and would work Anvil three times over until they found enough priests to vote for them. Ahraz later said of this time "We came to Anvil, determined that we would either save the Empire from itself or burn the entire rotten edifice to the ground. We thought we were gods. We believed there was nothing we could not achieve."		Unofficially many people started referring to them as the "Firebrands". It was meant as an insult, but they took it as their unofficial moniker. The group were beyond passionate, driven and utterly committed to their cause, they were everywhere, and involved in everything. They were active in [[Conclave]], constantly pushing the Conclave to act. They raised controversial judgements in the Synod, and would work Anvil three times over until they found enough priests to vote for them. Ahraz later said of this time "We came to Anvil, determined that we would either save the Empire from itself or burn the entire rotten edifice to the ground. We thought we were gods. We believed there was nothing we could not achieve."

	The Firebrands continued to grow in power, and there was talk that Ahraz or his [[The_Brass_Coast_economic_interests#Scriveners\|scrivener]] might earn enough money to buy the senate seat for [[Madruga]]. Before that could happen however, the Orc Rebellion began. The rebellion had an electrifying effect on the Firebrands and transformed their political fortunes.		The Firebrands continued to grow in power, and there was talk that Ahraz or his [[The_Brass_Coast_economic_interests#Scriveners\|scrivener]] might earn enough money to buy the senate seat for [[Madruga]]. Before that could happen however, the Orc Rebellion began. The rebellion had an electrifying effect on the Firebrands and transformed their political fortunes.

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	In response to the rebellion, the civil service presented briefings that described opportunities for the Empire to consider before each summit, offering a number of ways the Empire might respond to the growing crisis. At each turn the Firebrands argued passionately that the Empire should seek to make concessions with the orcs - they failed each and every vote. The Senate chose instead to tighten their grip on the situation, even sending armies to deal with the orcs. Each time the situation grew worse, and every time it did, political support for the Firebrands continued to spread.		In response to the rebellion, the civil service presented briefings that described opportunities for the Empire to consider before each summit, offering a number of ways the Empire might respond to the growing crisis. At each turn the Firebrands argued passionately that the Empire should seek to make concessions with the orcs - they failed each and every vote. The Senate chose instead to tighten their grip on the situation, even sending armies to deal with the orcs. Each time the situation grew worse, and every time it did, political support for the Firebrands continued to spread.

	By 324YE it was clear to everybody that the situation had become intolerable and that everything the [[~~Senate\|~~Senate]] had tried had failed. On Friday night, an amphora was placed in the clearing of the Freedom to Breathe parador with a sign that again read "A night of guilt-free sleep - 1 ring". The next day, Elaine i Casta i Guerra, was elected senator for Madruga. Her very first action as [[senator]] was to raise a motion calling for an election to the throne.		By 324YE it was clear to everybody that the situation had become intolerable and that everything the [[Senate]] had tried had failed. On Friday night, an amphora was placed in the clearing of the Freedom to Breathe parador with a sign that again read "A night of guilt-free sleep - 1 ring". The next day, Elaine i Casta i Guerra, was elected senator for Madruga. Her very first action as [[senator]] was to raise a motion calling for an election to the throne.

	Nobody was surprised when Ahraz stood for the title, but they were surprised by his speech. There were three rival candidates, all of whom delivered obsequious speeches praising the Senate and talking of how important it was to be a voice for the Senate, to reflect its wisdom.		Nobody was surprised when Ahraz stood for the title, but they were surprised by his speech. There were three rival candidates, all of whom delivered obsequious speeches praising the Senate and talking of how important it was to be a voice for the Senate, to reflect its wisdom.

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	It is well known that some of Ahraz most fervent opponents voted for him. The [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] senator for [[Miekarova]], Ingra Colvaera, who detested Ahraz was explicit about it. She later told the Anvil press that she only voted for this callow youth because his arrogance demanded that he be given the rope he needed to hang himself.		It is well known that some of Ahraz most fervent opponents voted for him. The [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] senator for [[Miekarova]], Ingra Colvaera, who detested Ahraz was explicit about it. She later told the Anvil press that she only voted for this callow youth because his arrogance demanded that he be given the rope he needed to hang himself.

	Despite his triumph in the Senate, Ahraz came close to failing the second test. He narrowly survived a vote by the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] to [[veto]] the [[Senate motion]] to appoint him. Senators who had been bounced into supporting him by the crowd turned their coats once the throngs had melted away. A rumour spread that Ahraz was a heretic, based on the fact that he was bonded to a rare Freeborn magical item called the Shackle of Freedom. This belt of chains boosted Ahraz's personal conviction and passion, allowing him to respond with a burst of passion to anything that might influence his feelings, (like a circlet of falling snow), but it had the unfortunate side effect that it concealed his aura from any attempt to read it, much like a [[Shackle of the Unvirtuous]].		Despite his triumph in the Senate, Ahraz came close to failing the second test. He narrowly survived a vote by the [[Synod]] to [[veto]] the [[Senate motion]] to appoint him. Senators who had been bounced into supporting him by the crowd turned their coats once the throngs had melted away. A rumour spread that Ahraz was a heretic, based on the fact that he was bonded to a rare Freeborn magical item called the Shackle of Freedom. This belt of chains boosted Ahraz's personal conviction and passion, allowing him to respond with a burst of passion to anything that might influence his feelings, (like a circlet of falling snow), but it had the unfortunate side effect that it concealed his aura from any attempt to read it, much like a [[Shackle of the Unvirtuous]].

	A hasty [[inquisition]] was passed through the Synod and Ahraz was compelled to appear before the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]]. They demanded he remove the Shackle and allow them to examine his aura. A winter mage duly broke the bond with the item, and his aura was read and the Assembly confirmed he was dedicated to... [[Ambition]].		A hasty [[inquisition]] was passed through the Synod and Ahraz was compelled to appear before the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]]. They demanded he remove the Shackle and allow them to examine his aura. A winter mage duly broke the bond with the item, and his aura was read and the Assembly confirmed he was dedicated to... [[Ambition]].

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	Ten years later Ahraz arrived in [[Anvil]] still burning with the passion of youth to change the world. He came alone at first, and took the Coast by storm. He was chosen as adjutant by one of the Freeborn generals by the end of his first summit, and by the end of the year he had rallied a large group of young, passionate, politically active Freeborn to his banner. Officially they ran a parador, called Freedom to Breathe, which became infamous for the extraordinary parties hosted by their [[Sutannir]], an entrancing musician called Elaine i Casta i Guerra.		Ten years later Ahraz arrived in [[Anvil]] still burning with the passion of youth to change the world. He came alone at first, and took the Coast by storm. He was chosen as adjutant by one of the Freeborn generals by the end of his first summit, and by the end of the year he had rallied a large group of young, passionate, politically active Freeborn to his banner. Officially they ran a parador, called Freedom to Breathe, which became infamous for the extraordinary parties hosted by their [[Sutannir]], an entrancing musician called Elaine i Casta i Guerra.

	Unofficially many people started referring to them as the "Firebrands". It was meant as an insult, but they took it as their unofficial moniker. The group were beyond passionate, driven and utterly committed to their cause, they were everywhere, and involved in everything. They were active in [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave\|Conclave]], constantly pushing the Conclave to act. They raised controversial judgements in the Synod, and would work Anvil three times over until they found enough priests to vote for them. Ahraz later said of this time "We came to Anvil, determined that we would either save the Empire from itself or burn the entire rotten edifice to the ground. We thought we were gods. We believed there was nothing we could not achieve."		Unofficially many people started referring to them as the "Firebrands". It was meant as an insult, but they took it as their unofficial moniker. The group were beyond passionate, driven and utterly committed to their cause, they were everywhere, and involved in everything. They were active in [[Conclave\|Conclave]], constantly pushing the Conclave to act. They raised controversial judgements in the Synod, and would work Anvil three times over until they found enough priests to vote for them. Ahraz later said of this time "We came to Anvil, determined that we would either save the Empire from itself or burn the entire rotten edifice to the ground. We thought we were gods. We believed there was nothing we could not achieve."

	The Firebrands continued to grow in power, and there was talk that Ahraz or his [[The_Brass_Coast_economic_interests#Scriveners\|scrivener]] might earn enough money to buy the senate seat for [[Madruga]]. Before that could happen however, the Orc Rebellion began. The rebellion had an electrifying effect on the Firebrands and transformed their political fortunes.		The Firebrands continued to grow in power, and there was talk that Ahraz or his [[The_Brass_Coast_economic_interests#Scriveners\|scrivener]] might earn enough money to buy the senate seat for [[Madruga]]. Before that could happen however, the Orc Rebellion began. The rebellion had an electrifying effect on the Firebrands and transformed their political fortunes.

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	In response to the rebellion, the civil service presented briefings that described opportunities for the Empire to consider before each summit, offering a number of ways the Empire might respond to the growing crisis. At each turn the Firebrands argued passionately that the Empire should seek to make concessions with the orcs - they failed each and every vote. The Senate chose instead to tighten their grip on the situation, even sending armies to deal with the orcs. Each time the situation grew worse, and every time it did, political support for the Firebrands continued to spread.		In response to the rebellion, the civil service presented briefings that described opportunities for the Empire to consider before each summit, offering a number of ways the Empire might respond to the growing crisis. At each turn the Firebrands argued passionately that the Empire should seek to make concessions with the orcs - they failed each and every vote. The Senate chose instead to tighten their grip on the situation, even sending armies to deal with the orcs. Each time the situation grew worse, and every time it did, political support for the Firebrands continued to spread.

	By 324YE it was clear to everybody that the situation had become intolerable and that everything the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate\|Senate]] had tried had failed. On Friday night, an amphora was placed in the clearing of the Freedom to Breathe parador with a sign that again read "A night of guilt-free sleep - 1 ring". The next day, Elaine i Casta i Guerra, was elected senator for Madruga. Her very first action as [[senator]] was to raise a motion calling for an election to the throne.		By 324YE it was clear to everybody that the situation had become intolerable and that everything the [[Senate\|Senate]] had tried had failed. On Friday night, an amphora was placed in the clearing of the Freedom to Breathe parador with a sign that again read "A night of guilt-free sleep - 1 ring". The next day, Elaine i Casta i Guerra, was elected senator for Madruga. Her very first action as [[senator]] was to raise a motion calling for an election to the throne.

	Nobody was surprised when Ahraz stood for the title, but they were surprised by his speech. There were three rival candidates, all of whom delivered obsequious speeches praising the Senate and talking of how important it was to be a voice for the Senate, to reflect its wisdom.		Nobody was surprised when Ahraz stood for the title, but they were surprised by his speech. There were three rival candidates, all of whom delivered obsequious speeches praising the Senate and talking of how important it was to be a voice for the Senate, to reflect its wisdom.

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The Collapse

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	==The Collapse==		==The Collapse==
	Ahraz' triumph in making peace with the rebel orcs saw the creation of a new Imperial nation and two new [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]]. It ushered in a wave of optimism for some who believed the Emperor's claim that the [[Imperial Orcs]] would strengthen the ~~nation~~. But it brought massive opposition from those factions that opposed the deal, most notably [[Varushka]], [[Dawn]] and [[Highguard]]. The Empire quickly fell victim to political infighting, with heated Senate politics and constant accusations of disloyalty and a lack of Virtue. It did not help that Ahraz took to attending Senate flanked by a pair of Imperial Orc bodyguards who could not legally enter the chamber, but would escort him to and from the door.		Ahraz' triumph in making peace with the rebel orcs saw the creation of a new Imperial nation and two new [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]]. It ushered in a wave of optimism for some who believed the Emperor's claim that the [[Imperial Orcs]] would strengthen the Empire. But it brought massive opposition from those factions that opposed the deal, most notably [[Varushka]], [[Dawn]] and [[Highguard]]. The Empire quickly fell victim to political infighting, with heated Senate politics and constant accusations of disloyalty and a lack of Virtue. It did not help that Ahraz took to attending Senate flanked by a pair of Imperial Orc bodyguards who could not legally enter the chamber, but would escort him to and from the door.

	Their Vigilance proved prescient and the young Emperor survived three assassination attempts from his political enemies in the years that followed. One of the attacks, a poisoning, failed to kill the Emperor but instead took the life of his beloved daughter, Liberty i Tamerlin i Guerra, who was only nine years old at the time. Ahraz was devastated by the loss and never fully recovered, but to the surprise of many, the Imperial Orcs were absolutely incandescent. It took the personal intervention of Ahraz to turn them back, after forty of them formed up fully intending to launch an utterly futile full frontal assault on the Varushkan camp where over two hundred [[Varushka_military_concerns#Schlacta\|schlacta]] were massing.		Their Vigilance proved prescient and the young Emperor survived three assassination attempts from his political enemies in the years that followed. One of the attacks, a poisoning, failed to kill the Emperor but instead took the life of his beloved daughter, Liberty i Tamerlin i Guerra, who was only nine years old at the time. Ahraz was devastated by the loss and never fully recovered, but to the surprise of many, the Imperial Orcs were absolutely incandescent. It took the personal intervention of Ahraz to turn them back, after forty of them formed up fully intending to launch an utterly futile full frontal assault on the Varushkan camp where over two hundred [[Varushka_military_concerns#Schlacta\|schlacta]] were massing.

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The Journey to the Throne

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	==The Journey to the Throne==		==The Journey to the Throne==
	Ten years later Ahraz arrived in [[Anvil]] still burning with the passion of youth to change the world. He came alone at first, and took the Coast by storm. He was chosen as ~~adjunct~~ by one of the Freeborn generals by the end of his first summit, and by the end of the year he had rallied a large group of young, passionate, politically active Freeborn to his banner. Officially they ran a parador, called Freedom to Breathe, which became infamous for the extraordinary parties hosted by their [[Sutannir]], an entrancing musician called Elaine i Casta i Guerra.		Ten years later Ahraz arrived in [[Anvil]] still burning with the passion of youth to change the world. He came alone at first, and took the Coast by storm. He was chosen as adjutant by one of the Freeborn generals by the end of his first summit, and by the end of the year he had rallied a large group of young, passionate, politically active Freeborn to his banner. Officially they ran a parador, called Freedom to Breathe, which became infamous for the extraordinary parties hosted by their [[Sutannir]], an entrancing musician called Elaine i Casta i Guerra.

	Unofficially many people started referring to them as the "Firebrands". It was meant as an insult, but they took it as their unofficial moniker. The group were beyond passionate, driven and utterly committed to their cause, they were everywhere, and involved in everything. They were active in [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]], constantly pushing the Conclave to act. They raised controversial judgements in the Synod, and would work Anvil three times over until they found enough priests to vote for them. Ahraz later said of this time "We came to Anvil, determined that we would either save the Empire from itself or burn the entire rotten edifice to the ground. We thought we were gods. We believed there was nothing we could not achieve."		Unofficially many people started referring to them as the "Firebrands". It was meant as an insult, but they took it as their unofficial moniker. The group were beyond passionate, driven and utterly committed to their cause, they were everywhere, and involved in everything. They were active in [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]], constantly pushing the Conclave to act. They raised controversial judgements in the Synod, and would work Anvil three times over until they found enough priests to vote for them. Ahraz later said of this time "We came to Anvil, determined that we would either save the Empire from itself or burn the entire rotten edifice to the ground. We thought we were gods. We believed there was nothing we could not achieve."

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Legacy

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	Emperor Ahraz died in 331YE. He was mourned by few in the Empire outside the Imperial Orcs and the Freeborn. Even in the Brass Coast, feelings were mixed. Many were proud of their Emperor and those of the [[Guerra]] especially praised him for his passion and opposition to slavery. But many felt disappointed that his reign ended in infamy and blamed him for a political decline of the influence of the Brass Coast in the wider Empire.		Emperor Ahraz died in 331YE. He was mourned by few in the Empire outside the Imperial Orcs and the Freeborn. Even in the Brass Coast, feelings were mixed. Many were proud of their Emperor and those of the [[Guerra]] especially praised him for his passion and opposition to slavery. But many felt disappointed that his reign ended in infamy and blamed him for a political decline of the influence of the Brass Coast in the wider Empire.

	Those who had backed him thinking that a Freeborn ~~Empire~~ would put the Freeborn first were bitterly disappointed. There were even some who commented that he should be seen as the first Imperial Orc Emperor as he seemed to care a lot more about the Orcs than he did about his own people.		Those who had backed him thinking that a Freeborn Emperor would put the Freeborn first were bitterly disappointed. There were even some who commented that he should be seen as the first Imperial Orc Emperor as he seemed to care a lot more about the Orcs than he did about his own people.

	In the years since, the view of Ahraz has slowly shifted. In hindsight, it appears that many of the things that the Emperor spoke of came true. Bringing the Imperial Orcs into the Empire did strengthen them, just as Ahraz had claimed it would. The Empire renounced slavery and though his actions were contentious at the time, history has largely sided with the Freeborn.		In the years since, the view of Ahraz has slowly shifted. In hindsight, it appears that many of the things that the Emperor spoke of came true. Bringing the Imperial Orcs into the Empire did strengthen them, just as Ahraz had claimed it would. The Empire renounced slavery and though his actions were contentious at the time, history has largely sided with the Freeborn.

	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==
	* [[Emperor Ahraz]]		* [[Emperor Ahraz]]