Godherja Encyclopedia

Xymarchos of Naupyrna (concept)

Xymarchos is perhaps the most famous statesman of Imperial Island. He first appears in written record in 80 IS on the list of the city's Popular Assembly members, but his meteorical rise to prominence truly started with Imas Aanios. He was on the walls of the city during its defence, one of the few politicians to do so and survive. He also coordinated the rebuilding of Naupyrna after the raid, mobilising a force of workers from all over Imperial Island, allowing him to assume dictatorial power shortly after. He had great plans of re-establishing Naupyrna as the centre of Aversaria, conducting massive public works projects and building up Outaradeikón's navy during his decade of rule. Unfortunately, the great debts he accrued in Oraispol combined with his burning ambition made him a great deal of enemies. He was assassinated in 96 IS in broad daylight by a conspiracy of Etepezean merchants and his enemies is the Public Assembly, and his political achievements were largely squandered in the following years of infighting. Still, he remains a hero for the citizens of the city, ostensibly celebrated even by the descendants of his killers

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