In the year 900, Mahn-Tor's son, Prince Zaar would finally usurp his father. Zaar quickly gained the popularity of his people for the annihilation of the elven homeland. Hailed as a war Hero, he was dubiously absent from his Father's side during the subsequent invasion of Rheydin. The minotaurs were forced to retreat and what happened next has had few eye-witnesses. Upon returning to Mahn-Tor, the gates were immediately sealed for two years. Some would claim that Zaar, who protested the invasion of Rheydin, challenged and defeated his father in open combat. Others would claim more nefarious deeds were involved. One thing is certain, when the city reoppened its doors, it had a new leader in Mahn-Zaar, along with a new name, Minoma. |
In the year 900, Mahn-Tor's son, Prince Zaar would finally usurp his father. Zaar quickly gained the popularity of his people for the annihilation of the elven homeland. Hailed as a war Hero, he was dubiously absent from his Father's side during the subsequent invasion of Maelbrim. The minotaurs were forced to retreat and what happened next has had few eye-witnesses. Upon returning to Mahn-Tor, the gates were immediately sealed for two years. Some would claim that Zaar, who protested the invasion of Maelbrim, challenged and defeated his father in open combat. Others would claim more nefarious deeds were involved. One thing is certain, when the city reoppened its doors, it had a new leader in Mahn-Zaar, along with a new name, Minoma. |
Warrior, and Berserker |
Warrior and Berserker |
As the Lunar Triad aligned, and the gateway to the rift opened, Minaus's home took the brunt of the first wave of Chaos. Though the majority of his tribesmen died within a blink of an eye, Minaus and his best warriors stood fierce and stubborn, causing so many casualties in the seemingly endless demon army that it impressed the entity known as Crypticant. Sensing so much violence and chaos within the heart of Minaus, the Crypticant did not kill him, but left him and his men to die along with his forest home. Yet the Demon was not the only deity impressed by Minaus. The fleeting spirit of the forest poured its last magics into Minaus, transforming him into a creature fitting of such rage - the body of a man, but the upper torso of a bull. Thus, Minaus came the first Minotaur - the name being derived from a shortened version of Minaus's Tribe in the ancient tongue. The remaining warriors were then changed to match their leader's appearance, and their forest homeland was soon corrupted by the Chaos energy, becoming the desert wasteland that is now known as the Forsaken Lands.
Instead of falling into despair, Minaus accepted his new form and moved his people out of the deserts, across the Dragon Teeth mountains, and into the Alpines. He spawned many litters and the race grew. After the passing of Minaus, who some minotaurs believe ascended into the heavens, a Minotaur by the name of Mahun rose to power, assuming leadership of the Herd. Much of his reign has been lost to history, but it is known that during his 30th year in power, his son Tahros challenged him for leadership. After a bloody match lasting several hours, the son of Mahun struck a fatal blow on his father.
In the year 900, Mahn-Tor's son, Prince Zaar would finally usurp his father. Zaar quickly gained the popularity of his people for the annihilation of the elven homeland. Hailed as a war Hero, he was dubiously absent from his Father's side during the subsequent invasion of Maelbrim. The minotaurs were forced to retreat and what happened next has had few eye-witnesses. Upon returning to Mahn-Tor, the gates were immediately sealed for two years. Some would claim that Zaar, who protested the invasion of Maelbrim, challenged and defeated his father in open combat. Others would claim more nefarious deeds were involved. One thing is certain, when the city reoppened its doors, it had a new leader in Mahn-Zaar, along with a new name, Minoma.