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Olani Dynasty (concept)

Ascending to the throne after the First Tetenik, the Olani Dynasty, founded by Boqqar Zekun in 497, were the second to rule the Boqqarut, replacing the Mesir Dynasty. Zekun, though generally considered a more-than competent ruler, spent the majority of his reign consolidating his own power, preventing the Boqqarut from shattering and winning the loyalty of many powerful figures within it, especially the church. As a result of this critical support, the Olani would fund massive expansions into the jungle, searching for the corpse of the Most High. Though begun under Zekun, the bulk of this expansion occured under Boqqara Kelwer, whose settlement programs were largely successful in exerting control over much of the remaining jungle. In addition, the Ḥāseti Mekab was discovered during her reign, and was quickly rebuilt as a temple to the Mogowai faith.

Of course, the most important action taken by the Olani would come in 572 IS, when Boqqar Datesh founded the Rayakuux Orders, attempting to build his religious authority to combat the Marefai, a rising movement for a decentralized church. These Orders would be successful initially, with many finding hope in their holy quest to discover the Most High's remains. However, with Datesh's death, central control over the Rayakuux Orders began to wane, and they increasingly became involved in local politics. This would critically factor into the Second Tetenik, when the Olanis would be replaced by the rising Belar Dynasty.

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