Kvaz (incarnate)

Kvaz was a 5th century Sorillian political, social and religious leader who is believed by Kvaists to be god incarnate and as such is the central figure of their faith. Kvaz was the founding figure of the Arolian Empire, the first Sorillian state. The pseudo-historical prehistory of the Sorillians and Kvaz's origins are recorded in the Book of Proverbs, the central religious text of Kvazism.

The majority of modern historians agree that Kvaz existed historically, however it is hotly debated whether he was actually god in human form. The majority of Kvazists believe he was god in human form, and it is widely considered a heresy to claim that he was not.

Kvaz also appears in other faiths around the world, most notably Sajinakora, where he is depicted as an evil deity who attempts to lure innocents to the underworld. This depiction has lead to poor relations between Kvazists and followers of Sajinakora, sometimes even breaking into bouts of sectarian violence.

= Life and deeds =

Early life
Little is known about Kvaz's childhood but what we do know comes directly from the Book of Proverbs. Many historians have said that the Book of Proverbs is an unreliable source, especially so considering it was mostly written after Kvaz's death. Throughout the late 300s and early 400s Sorillian and Ozpetrovi tribes had clashed. This coupled with worsening climate conditions forced Sorillians south and east. Kvaz was born sometime in the 410's to Var and Elyin. Var was the chief of the largest of the old Sorillian tribes, the Ylano. Kvaz's father Vra died when Kvaz reached manhood, in Sorillian culture 16 years old. On that same day it is said that he revealed to the tribe that he was god incarnate.

Upon succeeding his father as chief of the Ylano Kvaz faced a challenge from one of the elder warriors of the tribe. He did not believe that Kvaz was god in human form and called him a blasphemer, challenging him for leadership of the tribe. Despite the man being double the size of young Kvaz and armed with a spear, Kvaz supposedly defeated him with only a wooden club. This solidified his leadership of the tribe and their belief in him as god incarnate.

Unification
In 430 Kvaz called a meeting of the major tribal leader of the Sorillians. When Kvaz called the tribal leaders together, he asked them to unite under his stewardship. He claimed that he was god in human form and that he had come to save the Sorillians from domination by the Ozpetrovi. Most of the leaders doubted him and asked him to prove to them that he was indeed god incarnate. Kvaz agreed, and so he called the tribal leaders to leave the tent with him. They gathered outside and Kvaz said to them "watch there, it will strike with lightning even though there are no clouds." And so they waited and lightning strike the spot just as he said. This convinced them all to pledge their allegiance to Kvaz.

The unified Sorillian tribal confederation met the Ozpetrovi on the battlefield, crushing their armies and forcing them back. According to the Book of Proverbs, following this victory Kvaz said to the Sorillians "Our enemies in the west have been repelled, now we must look east to greener pastures."

Expansion east
In terms of historical validity the conquests east of the Sorillian homeland are when the Sorillians truly enter into written record. Scholars from Morfeyra, Haikeh and other adjacent empires and Kingdoms recorded the entry of the Sorillians into Eastern Velizka. The conquests began around 343 when the Sorillians raided into the Kingdom of Tursh.

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