Clan Milaka

are a powerful who were the monarchs of the minor  in southwestern  before the capture of  in 688  by the i forces during.

of Réthem was mortally wounded in personal combat with King of Gemala during the battle. Puril’s death in 689 gave of  time to arrange the marriage of his daughter  to Ranald Milaka, the now deposed ruler of Sarkúm. He also secured the fealty of the petty states west of, including the minor kingdoms of and. These renewed forces besieged Sarkúm before Réthem’s new king,, could arrive to take command. In 690, Andasin’s forces recaptured. Although Ranald Milaka was heroic in the battle, Andasin III was killed in the final assault.

Andasin III was succeeded by his eldest daughter,, who was then 22. The Kandians rallied to the beautiful and charismatic new queen and her visits to the besieging army at Sarkúm are still remembered with awe. In 692, fire broke out in Sarkúm castle and Kabe of Réthem was killed. The castle surrendered and Ranald again took procession of it, though the war continued in the north.

Kabe’s successor,, was determined to win the war by any means and instructed the an to assassinate Eriel. The murder was carried out in the last month of 694; Eriel was slain in her sewing room at.

When, the eldest son of Sir Ranald “Kingslayer” Milaka and the late Queen Mirelael succeeded his mother to the throne at the age of 17, he has often been influenced by the advice of his father, now the. This was particularly true during the first years of his reign. Although Andasin is a brilliant scholar and administrator he is also an an uninspiring leader.

Some Kandian lords are troubled by the power of the king’s father, Ranald. His influence over Andasin IV is considerable and, although his judgment is not in question, there is some jealousy, particularly by those who view him as an upstart.

His marriage to Mirelael and swearing of fealty to Andasin III are the origin of his present title. In 717, the earl’s daughter, Andasin IV’s sister, was married to Jevas Toron, the son of the.

For the last seven years, the, the disgraced former , has been a loyal vassal, although there is no doubt he harbors resentment towards his liege. Although it is unlikely that he would act against Andasin, he would no doubt prefer the king’s brother,, as king.

This opinion is shared by several others, as Anaflas is widely seen as more pragmatic and energetic than his elder brother. Many believe that he would be the leader of preference should war break out. Although the brothers are not fond of each other, there is no open hostility. Since 718, Anaflas has been the, holding for the king.

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