Harren
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Harren Horenson, also known by his Canonical name Aerenius, was the mythical firstborn son of Horen and founder of both the Adunian and Farfolk races. He appears in numerous human chronicles and epics, including the Canon Scrolls of the Church of the Canon- the predominant religion of both humans and the Holy Orenian Empire. His image and influence has waxed and waned throughout history, some considering him the founder and safeguard of humanistic paganism and unbounded freedom. The majority, however, see Harren as a vile tyrant, who oppressed the faithful people and sold his soul to the elfess Sarai in unholy matrimony.
Legend
In Canonical doctrine, Harren was born as the first son of Horen and his wife Julia, later joined by the younger brothers Joren and Godwin. As the eldest child, he was named heir to Horen's domains, with his two younger siblings swearing vassalage to him. When Krug slew Horen in his bed during the Fall of Paradisus, the aengul Dragur came down to anoint Harren as the new King of Man. In order to combat the orcs, Harren sent his youngest brother Godwin west, the middle brother Joren south, and himself north, in order to regain control of the rebellious tribes and accumulate an army. However, because of the great rivalry between the kin Joren and Harren, the middle brother refused and marched north with his tribe in direct violation of Harren's orders.
Harren did not forcefully stop his brother, but still continued north. He stopped at what would be called the Thuiad Mountains (Highlandic, literally 'Tall Mountains'), where an elven brigade refused to kneel nor allow Harren to continue his warpath. Despite numerous victories beforehand against the northern tribes, the Harrenites could not deliver the crushing blow against the elven tribe. Harren called for his two brothers to assist, but Godwin was too far and Joren, still bitter, refused outright. After nearly five years of fighting, Harren called a moot with the elven tribe, in order to gain peace. To his surprise, the chief of the tribe was actually a chieftess, her name Sarai, daughter of Malin. Harren would visit Sarai many more times, the fighting halting yet peace not made. Eventually, Sarai gave Harren the proposition- marriage to make his tribe and hers one. Harren, despite the aengul's pleas and warnings, accepted.
Harren, within the year, marched south with his joined tribe of elves and men. Many of Harren's commanders and lords took elven brides, as the elven men were infertile and could not breed. He would be later joined by Godwin and the reluctant Joren, both crowned kings of their realms, and launched a joint siege on Paradisius.
