Mihel

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Nëron Mihel (Greek Μιχαήλ) was one of the Elenicoi, Greeks from Arsinoë, Egypt who left our world in AD 325 and arrived in Avéla in Z.E. 2780. Though a layman, he effectively led the Elenicoi and their Almean converts in the fight for Avelan independence from Kebri, until his execution at the hands of the authorities in 2820.

Biography

We know little of Mihel's life on Oikumene; suffice it to say that he must have been a youngish man, likely a merchant, and an ethnic Greek Christian. Along with his fellow travelers, he left Arsinoë on a ship bound for India, intending to trade with Christians there. Upon arriving in Avéla harbor, finding nothing resembling India, the Elenicoi eventually came to believe that they had been miraculously transported to a new world in order to spread the Gospel. They found a certain sect—the Arašei— especially amenable to their ideas, and eager to overthrow the pagan Kebreni. As a natural leader, Mihel spearheaded both a religious revival and political insurgency.

There was, of course, some question as to whether the faith of the Almeans was compatible with orthodox Christianity. Legend tells us that an iliu, Beldobre, visited Mihel and convinced him that the Elenicoi and the Arašei worshiped the same God.

Rebellion against Kebreni

Martyrdom

Legacy

The deeds of the Elenicoi are recounted in so ivro Mihelei, the Book of Mihel, part of the holy scripture of the Eleďi.

Among other things, the cathedral (and seat of the patriarch) of Verduria city is named for him, as is the Nëron Mihel district of Avéla.

Mihel is now a popular name in Verdurian; other famous Mihels include

Etymology: Greek Μιχαήλ, from Hebrew מיכאל 'who is like God'.

Author: Adso de Fimnu

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