Mazkwat

Mazkwat, known as Emperor Mazkwat, as well as Mazkwat the Great, was the (?th) Emperor of Gemurtrak and the first of the House of Ramizna, reigning from 25 April 1838 (officially from 19 May 1846) until his death on 6 June 1874. He is commonly noted for reestablishing the Empire of Gemurtrak and for his aggressive control over the nation (collectively termed the Decades of Iron). He was a major factor for the restoration of an independent Gemurtrak.

Born in a tumultuous period for Gemurtrak, who was under colonial control by Salia prior to his reign, Mazkwat quickly became a popular figure for local revolutionary elements. His activities brought the ire of the colonial government which imprisoned him before escaping with a larger following and subsequently restoring control over north-western Osamia to an independent nation. Being one of the only members of royalty with a large backing, he promptly declared himself emperor of Gemurtrak and began a massive effort of reconstruction of the Gemurtrak political system after over a century of subordination.

Famously regarded as a visionary and supporter of progressive ideas, he introduced sweeping reforms that drastically changed the structure of the government and nation as a whole as well as modernizing all parts of Gemurtrak society, defining its position on the world stage from the 19th century onward.