Karkon Deram
Karkon Deram | |
|---|---|
| Living King | |
| In office 17-2 1604 TT – 2-1 1591 TT | |
| Preceded by | Kamore Deram |
| Succeeded by | Toghon Kakay |
| Leader of the Deram | |
| In office 20-2 1604 TT – 2-1 1591 TT | |
| Preceded by | Kamore Deram |
| Succeeded by | Tomaek Deram |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7-10 1662 TT Durantum, Akarinian Confederation |
| Died | 2-1 1591 TT Ablesken, Akarinian Confederation |
| Nationality | Akarian |
| Parent(s) | Eka, Kamore Deram |
Biography
Early life
Karkon was born in a koat, in Durantum within the Akarinian Confederation, during the reign of his grandfather, Living King Ekank. His father Kamore Deram (later Living King), was the oldest son of Ekank and had been educated in the Weer Nation. His mother, Eka, was a member of the Ikane.
When Kamore Deram died on 17-2 1604 TT Karkon instantly become the new Living King.
Living King
When Karkon took power the Akarinian Confederation lacked a standing army, instead relying on the forces of the individual Kadrikes that made up the country. He decided that in order to better defend themselves from a potential Andu Kur attack the Akarinian Confederation would need to acquire an army and to do that they would need to begin taxing their population. Putting taxes in place would not be an easy task as the Kadrikes were not used to the concept and might react harshly to them. Karkon decided that the best way to go about implementing taxation was to only tax his own allies. A deal was made between Karkon and the Dar, Ikane, Kakay, Perat and Skrake they would allow their people to be taxed and in exchange, they as a group would decide on the next Living King. On 19-9 1602 TT Karkon Deram issued Karkon's 5th Dictate which began taxing members of the Todak Perikat. Toghon Kakay, a grandson of Karkon was chosen to succeed him as Living King. On the same day Karkon's 6th Dictate was issued establishing the Living Army.
Karkon died on 2-1 1591 TT and was succeeded as Living King by Toghon Kakay without incident.