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TLIAD: The Call of Mazdak




In the waning decades of 7th century YZ (The late 400s to you Pagans) a new prophet arose. In the most ancient land of Iran, the prophet Mazdak began a strange set of teachings. One that preached something disturbing. It was a set of teachings speaking out against the established order. A strange, radical message where the wealth of the nation would not be deprived. Where the privileged few nobles would be no longer bask in prosperity while the commoners toiled for their pleasure. Where the clergy would not misguide the masses. Where all would be equal. The priest was condemned by the Magi, branded a heretic for his his strange teachings and unorthodox ways. Such was the life of Mazak.

And yet, despite this, Mazdak continued. To teach; to spread his wisdom. Far and wide, the people listened, the teachings of Mazdak took hold of the heart of Iran. Even the King of Kings would hear the message and be enlightened. The granaries were open and the poor were fed. The Fire temples were closed except for 3 important ones. All of Iran was on the path to enlightenment.

And yet this would not last. The forces of reaction, the nobility and the clergy, in their ignorance and sin punished the followers of Mazdak and even at the king, attempting to oust him and replace him with his brother. But God is a just god, and he would not allow their wicked ways to prosper. Rather than exiling the just Shah Kavad and returning Iran to the old order, their plan failed. Instead the Shahanshah moved before the nobility could, ruining their plans before it came to fruition, alerted by the faithful. With righteous fury, Kavadh decided to strike back at the those who, in their greed, dared deny the wisdom of Mazdak and prosperity for all.

Summoning a mighty host, he set out to reign in those who would dare defy God’s regent on earth.

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