Maud, High Priest of Udundst (Mao-d)
(a.k.a. Maud the Hoarder)
Maud was the first choice of Heime as a successor, and many acolytes vouched for him as well. Pictures of him show a flat face, green eyes, and otherwise standard orangutan look. Regardless of what anyone's expectations were, Maud fell short of them; this is especially true when compared to Heime himself. Maud formalize slave trade with the J'barri and used it as an opportunity to sell insurgents, questioners, and anyone that was otherwise troublesome for his rule.
Lacking in honor, it is well documented that no god actually recommended Maud, which most Yunbad believed was their first mistake in selecting him. He was a glutton, a savage, and worst of all a hoarder. Maud's throne was collectively called "Basa's small trash mountain" (rough translation). He collected small things that he had no need for, and kept literal waste for long periods of time. Some say he never threw anything out. Bowls, shiny rocks, inedible peels, etc.
Relationships
History
Maud liked Nil Hra a good bit. Some believe that he even wanted to court her, but never got a chance. He displayed kindness and appreciated her taking the "undesirables" off his hands. While the relationship was beneficial for Nil Hra, and she showed respect because of that, she couldn't stand Maud "Next time we travel to Udundst, you speak to Maud. I will not be forced to listen to that fat, slow excuse of a leader. Its presence bothers me." -Nil Hra to her council leader of slave management
History
Many theorize that Maud murdered Heime. He had much to gain from it and nothing to lose, as Maud himself was pushing the limits of the Yunbad lifespan at the time of his ordination. Through his succession, he was able to live another 110 years or so.
A questionable rise
The Yunbad Lifespan
Heime and Maud were good friends, but it is possible that this relationship was just a front so Maud could take his position as leader. The main argument for this is the Yunbad lifespan. Typical Yunbad males live from 40-50 years old. Heime may have been pushing that envelope (he was anywhere from 41-47 when he died), but Yunbad magic specialized in health, regeneration, and life. Yunbad elders had already been preserved to the age of 90. Why would someone as important as the High Priest not get their life extended? Many believe that when Maud was still an acolyte, he poisoned Heime over time. Using a common fungus at the time, known as 'Hod's Nail," Maud likely spiked Heime's food in small amounts. This is highly speculative, but widely accepted given the existing records today. Acolytes do not have their lives extended, so if Heime was allowed to live for the rest of his sheltered rule, Maud would have long died before any ordination took place.Maud's Garden
Maud famously maintained a garden after he became ordinated which contained several plants and fungi. Namely, he grew the aforementioned Hod's Nail mushroom. Stone tablet drawings which have been retrieved by Brille's "Damned" show depictions of Heime's grave as well, which was overwhelmed with Hod's Nail. A bad omen, or evidence of murder? No one can say for sure.
Current Status
deceased
Age
156
Date of Birth
3/ 10, 274DR
Date of Death
5/8, 430DR
Life
274
430
156 years old
Circumstances of Death
stabbings and falling/throwing (execution)
Birthplace
Udundst
Place of Death
Udundst
Spouses
Siblings
Children
Aligned Organization
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