Third-Gaci

Third of his name, Gaci was Chief-of-chiefs of the nation of Moti from roughly 215-270 SR. As ruler he presided over numerous events, including the first great ecumenical council (in Gaci, the city) reforming Iralliam, the War of the Crimson Elephant, and the conquest and subsequent loss of Bahra.
Third son of his father, Third-Gaci had not been groomed for leadership, and in fact had no desire to rule Moti whatsoever; he was far more concerned with the religious affairs of Iralliam. Each of his elder brothers died from disease or accident, however, and so he found himself thrust onto the throne after the death of his father. Initially regarded as an easily puppeted ruler by his courtiers, their joy was cut short when the youthful and inexperienced king received a message from the Satar Redeemer Xetares, demanding the surrender of half of his territory and most of his sovereignty.
He of course rejected it, and the subsequent war (the aforementioned War of the Crimson Elephant) raged until 230 SR. Gaci led his forces in several battles, most importantly the Battle of Magha, and in the end was able to kill Xetares and bring his realm a modicum of peace and security again.
After this, he focused the greater part of his energies on the reform of Iralliam, which resulted eventually in a satisfactory reconciliation of the native Moti animist traditions with the Faith's dualistic world-view, framing the former as tales of saints and demons to be fought rather than as powerful beings in their own right. This further unification of the Church helped it spread far more effectively in Bisria and beyond, ultimately leading to the world-religion it would later become and ensuring Gaci's legacy would endure.
The rise of Macrinus and the Accan Exatai to the north was a major blow: Third-Gaci saw the loss of Magha and Bahra. But his main life's purpose, in his view, had been fulfilled; he died well-loved by his people and with the Moti state quite thoroughly intact.
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