Sō-Thadi

Sō-Thadi were the kings of Nīwulā Valley in the first centuries of the First Age. Beyond, perhaps, the influence of Yuiwian Temples, they held the highest authority over the region and its people. While usually translated as "Sun King", in truth the title was gender neutral and was held by men as well as women. The title of Sō-Thadi's spouse was Nuondi if a woman, and Kaendi if a man.

The title was inherited by a successor chosen by the current holder from among direct descendants. If the current Sō-Thadi had no children, the title would go to a chosen sibling, or one of the siblings' children. Yuiwian temples, particularly their leaders, held great sway over the decision if the Sun King were to have many children to choose from.

First Dynasty

Often called 'the true Sun Kings' by many eastern faithful of Yuiwia, the First Dynasty was founded by Soyaewa, a man whose story has over time become as much myth as fact. The First Dynasty lasted from its founding in 22-27 Y.Az, to approximately 282 Y.Az., when the Sō-Thadi Masōzyo, a child of 13 years of age, was assassinated before his coronation. Despite not officially crowned as Sō-Thadi, he is rarely referred to without the title and is listed among the other Sun Kings of the First Dynasty.

The Silver Kings

After the defeat of the First Dynasty, the throne moved rapidly between many noble families with the smallest of claim to the throne over the next centuries. Though their official title remained the same, these rulers were nicknamed 'the Silver Kings' by the people who considered them opportunistic, lesser versions of the Sun Kings of old. This opinion seemed to have affected the Temples as well, as no songs or tales written about the later dynasties have been uncovered unlike the First Dynasty, which seemed to have been a frequent topic of such texts.

Pronunciation
/ˈsoːthaˌdi/

Alternative Naming

Sun King

Related Locations

• Nīwulā Valley

Sō-Thadi of the First Dynasty

1. Soyaewa 'Dawnbringer'
2. Tēhsō 'the Builder'
3. Tēhlebao, "Whiteflame'
4. Alōhsēha
5. ?
6. ?
7. ?
8. ?
9. Saelyozu
10. Aezotēwa, 'the Wild Sun'
11. Soyaewa II, "the Great"
12. Masōzyo, 'the Last Sun'