Kuruz

Kuruz, also known as Kuruz the Warrior was the ancient founder of the 1st Rudian Shaardom. Little to nothing is known of Kuruz's past beyond that he was a slave and a gladiator born presumably somewhere in the Kabarun. In 2030 BN he lead a slave uprising in the state of Rudos, successfully overthrowing the ruling council and proclaiming himself as Shaar, meaning supreme ruler and warrior. He then lead his state in conquest of the state of Margava and then into war against the three Hanakti states of Mai, Larmia and Baravi. In 2014 BN Kuruz died of an unknown disease often thought to be Rednia. He was succeeded by his bodyguard and protegé, Arkos.

Throughout Rudia's history and into modern times Kuruz has been revered as a semi-divine figure and a warrior of monumental success.