The Four Mothers
“Among the Mulinee, the highest of the Order of The Matrons is The Mother Matron. While many have been elected to the position, none have remained long, to the point of rumors circulating that the position has been cursed. Notably, there have been only four Mothers that have lasted beyond ten years.”.
“Mother Paldina (pictured top) was the founder and First Mother. She set in motion the makings of the Order after receiving the book of Adius, the Patron of Just in their Pantheon. The Order began and flourishes under her guidance, although it was very different from the Order today, focusing upon the individual an promoting the seeking of knowledge of the world. The records unfortunately do not indicate when or how she died exactly, only that it was unexpected and left the Order floundering until one of her daughters, Mattia was elected. “
“Mother Aruna (pictured right) was Mother Paldina’s successor after her sister Mattia disappeared some years after the loss of Paldina. Due to some undisclosed event, Aruna had many of the history records sealed, where only the highest of the Order may view and gain their knowledge. She did however, continue her mother’s legacy and promoted the arts as well, and helped turn attention to knowledge of the stars. Her reign continued longer than her mother’s, and during her later years sought peace with mankind. However, it was her undoing as during a peacekeeping mission, she and her guards was struck down and murdered. Only a few survivors remained to carry back the word before succumbing to their wounds as well, leaving the Order in turmoil again.”
“Mother Flemythan (pictured left) became the next notable Mother, as ten mothers before her all mysteriously died or disappeared within two years of their election. She began to reform the Order itself, idolizing and praising the Pantheon after she claimed to be blessed by the God Mazras, who she claimed was the God of Unification (despite early records stating his domain was of Chaos). She believed she was chosen on his behalf to unify all Mulinee. Her early reign was spent swaying the hearts and minds of many, drawing numerous people to the Order and igniting a flame for many. Slowly into her later years, she begun to overstep her boundries, making the Order the primary ruling body of the Mulinee by force, conscripting poor souls and using them as sacrifices for her own power, corrupting others and leaving them to infect many. She earned the title ‘The Bloody Mother’ and was soon slain by the Heads of the time, Ki Kanol, Su Torellum, Aqui Yua, Tor Belol, and Fo Forna. Unfortunately, Aqui Yua and Tor Belol succumbed to their injuries, and Su Torellum and Fo Forna becoming infected, leading to early deaths.”
“Mother Niridrul (pictured bottom) is the most recent mother, reaching 50 years before her recent disappearance. Under her guidance, the Order was brought back to it older roots, focusing on the sciences and arts, as well as stepping back from its frequent meddling in the business of the Heads. Many who grew up or became used to the old rule have voiced their displeasure, but agree with her assessment that the Order was to far feared to be part of the ruling body, and needed to focus on earning the peoples trust again. Her last known records indicated she was make the pilgrimage to the Temple of Sacred Tears to pray to the Gods and experience a period of self-reflection, however she never arrived. Her and her Honor Guard vanished without trace, leaving the Order yet again in a precarious position.”
-Excerpt from the Brief History of the Order of The Matrons written by Adarr Noie. The more detailed novels can be found in the Grand Library of Torel in the Torja Homelands