Wainaba
Wainaba was a revered and respected figure among the Naga, who ruled the Nagarajya on the island of Saba with wisdom and benevolence. They were hatched into the royal Bamsam and was elected king at the age of 19.
As king, Wainaba was known for their fair and just rule, and their commitment to the betterment of their people. He worked tirelessly to improve the lives of their subjects, constructing schools and hospitals, and establishing trade relations with neighboring islands.
Under Wainaba's rule, the Naga enjoyed a period of prosperity and stability. They were greatly loved by their people, who saw them as a symbol of hope and progress.
However, this period of peace was not to last. In the 29th year of their reign (the year 3524 of the Clarati Calendar1), a sorceress arrived on the island of Saba. She used her magic to conquer the island and established the Malikate of Saba, a new ruling government that supplanted Wainaba's leadership. She took the name Malika of Saba after the conquest.
Despite Wainaba's efforts to resist Malika's rule, they were ultimately captured and beheaded after torture. Malika made an example of them to quash any potential resistance to her rule, but Wainaba's death only strengthened the resolve of their people to resist the Malikate.
Wainaba's legacy lives on among the Naga, who continue to honor their memory and uphold the principles of justice and equality that they championed. Many Naga view them as a martyr, a symbol of resistance against the forces of oppression and tyranny.
Today, the island of Saba remains under the rule of Malika and her Malikate, but the Naga still hold out hope for a return of the Nagarajya, when their people were free to rule themselves.
This article was originally written for Spooktober 2024. You can find all of my Spooktober Articles at Spooktober Central.
This article was originally written for Spooktober 2023. You can find all of my Spooktober Articles at Spooktober Central.
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