Khabur

b. 2494, exiled: 2539, d. 2552; Thracian military potentate

Khabur was born in 2494 to a father who was an illegitimate son of greater Thracian nobility. After several years in his young twenties avoiding responsibility, he became a military captain, fought several successful campaigns against goblins, orcs, and human outlaws and was made a commander in the war against Medibgö in the late 2520's, beginning an illustrious career.

Khabur was one several powerful commanders in Thrace who indirectly challenged the authority of the monarchy. The monarchy's power was politically weak and vulnerable to the sway of powerful and victorious military commanders. Khabur was a kind of successor to Vankkagomir and Basgúndin.

He was known for victorious campaigns during 2529 to 2536 and especially 2534 through 2538 when he brought much of southern Pytharnia under the sway of the Thracian Empire.

Despite these victories, the King-Emperor of Thrace with support from Khabur's rivals, restored his own power and had Khabur sent into exile into Barathorn. Khabur's agents were involved with dealings with Gorcorumb and Dewyddair.

He died under circumstances that are considered by most historians to have been assassination at the hands of Thracian agents in 2552.

Chronology of Life of Khabur

2521: Vankkagomir sent into exile

2523, Väduk Vädudzund ascends to the throne of Thrace

2529 to 2536: The conquests of Khabur greatly increase the holdings of the Kingdom of Thrace

2534 to 2538 Khabur makes himself pre-eminent as commander in the conquest of southern Pytharnia, Dúrandwor, Gonfaloy, Ambrasia, Asbardy

2537: Khabur created First Commander of Thrace (Khamilúk Epavi); King Väduk receives title of King-Emperor of Thrace 2538: Khabur created First Lord of Sky 2539, The rule of the First Lord of Sky is dissolved by intrigues of the royal court and loyal nobles, Khabur sent into exile.

2546, Ädaz Vädukund ascends to the throne of Thrace

2552: Khabur dies in exile, probably assassinated by Thracian agents

See Also

• Great Sky War
• New Kalikán Empire
• Thracian Military and Aristocratic Ranks
• United Kingdom of Greater Thrace