The events taking place in the Simulacrum are mostly unknown to the population of Taurina I. It is commonly known that Urthuun Thrikar Fleshgorger met with some great shame in the conference, and shot himself shortly after being expelled from it. Other news is minor, mostly concerned with a few alien species encountered in the Simulacrum.
After Thrikar’s death, a political and physical war erupted throughout the system. Although far smaller than many previous wars, this one proves to have great impact on the future of the Rothuun. The first to claim the title of Urthuun was Aneb Twin-Gun, a son and chief general of Thrikar Fleshgorger. He immediately crushed old enemy Posekh Flatfoot, killing and devouring the Thurtuun leader. He then rallied a massive army to secure complete control, only to find himself outgunned and outmatched by Kzarna Harpooner. His army crushed, Aneb was driven in disgrace to Thurtuun, where he waits and schemes now.
Urthuun Kzarna’s political beliefs are very different from those of her predecessor. While Thrikar believed only in military strength and abhorred alliance, Kzarna is a proponent of economic power and plans to make as many allies as possible to reverse the damage Thrikar has done. She is also ambivalent on core exploration: although she does want to control the core, she seems content to wait until nearby territory has been exhausted.
Spoiler: Opinions toward Alien Races
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Conclave of the Black Sun: The Conclave is widely considered to be responsible for the previous Urthuun’s death, and to be derogatory and insulting toward Rothuun customs. They are universally reviled, and Rothuun soldiers are now training on dummies designed to look like Tal- Amaryn. Unfortunately, a lack of information about what Tal-Amaryn actually look like has resulted in most of these dummies simply having the word “Conclavaat” painted over their faces.
Melfynians: Fewer people are aware of the exact role player by the Melfynians in the Simulacrum. Most believe that, due to Thrikar’s terror in discussing them, that they must be horrible monsters or unimaginably powerful beings of the Beyond. Mothers now scare their children with tales of “If you misbehave, the Melfynians will get you!”
Lyraens: Among the few alien species whom Thrikar passed a positive impression of to the Rothuun were the Lyraens. They are regarded as good warriors and as good, fair people who have not sided with the evil Sisterhood or the Conclave. There are also rumors that their leader, General Tra Gutri, was able to defeat or match Thrikar in a wrestling contest. Although these ridiculous conspiracy theories are derided by most, they reflect the respect that the Rothuun have for their canine neighbors.
Grymlans: The squirrelesque neighbors of the Rothuun are regarded with curiosity and suspicion. Accounts of their cheerfulness and odd way of talking only exacerbate these suspicions, as do their claims to lacking expansionist ambitions. It is the opinion of many of the Minotaurs that the Grymlans must have something to hide.
Hearthlings: Thrikar’s encounters with the Hearthlings were of a positive nature, and this first impression is carried over into the main Rothuun population. The Thurtuun are particularly interested in the Order of Shadow and Flame, and many have converted, while Rothuun leaders are pleased with the Hearthlings’ plans to expand to the Core.
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