Öšdúu-Güðün

The Öšdúu-Güðün was a short-lived government that ruled over the city of Güðün from 25026 to 25020 AYM. A member of the Öšdúu system of governments that presided over the individual cities of the Hýyo-Wýðúr, it was overthrown when the tribe of Varhoŋïð-Khalúš was established.

History

Prelude

The city of Güðün was founded during the Wýðúric Expedition of 25027-25026 AYM by Wýðúr, the leader of the Expedition. This was the site of the third Wëbëlup-Wýðúr, the series of long poles planted into the ground to serve as tracking markers for the Expedition. Due to its proximity to the Volain Forest and the western source of the Kairn River System , the city of Güðün was meant to be a quickly-developed haven for those emigrating out of the Ïlýrhonid Tribe via the Kairn River.

This purpose was realized in the months following the successful report of the Expedition; the town grew from 500 to 4000 in a matter of days, with a significant portion of the emigrations also traveling out to other Wëbëlup-Wýðúr. These birthed the cities of Vërðïm (11th Wëbëlup-Wýðúr), Lómóhüd (5th/6th), Kal-Haðü (14th) and Óvarhën (22nd). Thus, Güðün became less of a mere expeditionary town and more of a city within a larger developing space. Combined with its increased population, this produced a need for a higher authority to maintain order.

Establishment

The Öšdúu-Güðün was founded by Žlúnúyšat, who would rule for all 6 years of its existence. Žlúnúyšat had been handpicked by Wýðúr to lead a section of his Expedition, and he oversaw the gathering of materials and the construction of the city. Thus, he was the most worthy candidate to be the leader of the city as well, and in this role he was