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Emperor Hramoë (16 Sodaihelia 651 – 29 Avex 713, born Pam Guetsouën (龐弘尊), courtesy name Dymaguam (仲廣), was the founding emperor of the current Hra Dynasty, reigning from 688 to 713. A brilliant military strategist and statesman, Emperor Hramoë spent much of his reign reuniting Sorgun, personally leading battles and his armies to victories against the Dzae, Later Pa and Later Tse dynasties. Emperor Hramoë also appointed highly capable chancellors, generals, and scholar bureaucrats, including figures such as Cöes Sergina, Seacho Ouschongo and Tounes Vadeom, all of whom served as grand chancellors under him. He also worked to stamp out corruption which had plagued previous administrations, and demoted and executed many corrupt officials throughout his reign, including those whom were once close allies of him. While Emperor Hramoë did not live to see the reunification of Sorgun, his capable administration, nevertheless, rejuvenated the empire after nearly two centuries of division, laying the foundation for its reunification by his son, the future Emperor Xinarus.

As a general, he was known for his use of unconventional and guerrilla warfare, tactics traditionally seen in Sorgunese military orthodoxy as barbaric. These strategies proved highly successful during the Siege of Tougnium, Battle of Motong Pass, Battle of Cuxobaus and Battle of Usaeran. He also shunned horoscopes and divination, heavily promoted science, reasoning and pragmatism in military doctrine and civilian administration. In 712, a year before his death, he published his only book, New Tactics (新略) which remains essential study material for Sorgunese officers to this day. Emperor Hramoë was a patron of the arts and a grand builder. During the Xin'an Era between 700 – 713, he sponsored the construction of the Grand Palace in Tougnium, and made it the official residence of the imperial family. In 708, he founded the Imperial University of Tougnium which would go on to be one of the most prestigious institutions for higher learning in the world.

Emperor Hramoë is a celebrated figure within Sorgun and across Cormantia for his effective leadership. Despite his decisiveness and occasional use of violence (especially during corruption clampdowns in his early reign), his rule brought about long term peace and prosperity to the empire. His rise to power and reign are frequently depicted in literature and movies, often revolving on themes regarding heroism and justice.

Early life
Pam Guetsouën was born on 16 Sodaihelia 651 as the second child of six in Goexium, the then capital of the Later Phoung dynasty. His father, Pam Madora, was Prince of Valles Rubea, and his mother was Princess Mys Angmae. Pam Guetsouën was born in at a time of political infighting and civil wars, and like his father before him, was immediately inducted into the military at the age of 8. The dragon proved to be a studious, albeit rebellious student. At the age of 14, he was initially expelled from the Ninginian Military Academyin Goexium for refusing to bow to his classic history instructor, but was readmitted after it was discovered that his instructor was involved in an illegal gambling ring. Pam Guetsouën would complete his military officer training by 670 and was promoted to lieutenant. In 671, Pan Guetsouën would partake in the Battles of Osom and Nesabu against the Dzaë dynasty, of which he was injured in the latter after being shot in the leg by a stray arrow. Despite losing both battles, Pan Guetsouën's leadership ability was recognised by his superiors, and he was encouraged to take 18 months off the battlefield to sit for the military examinations. He opted to sit for the more difficult, more prestigious metropolitan examination of 671. He failed on the first attempt, but was allowed to retake the test on appeal of his father. In 672, he passed the metropolitan examination.

A capable general and well respected leader, he rose to prominence during the latter years of the flailing Later Phoung Dynasty. Due to his popularity amongst the population, he was posted to the faraway province of Ollaria Finis from 674 – 682 as provincial commander by Emperor Guamo of Later Phoung. When Guamo of Later Phoung died and his sickly son, Emperor Hava, took the dragon throne, Pam Guetsouën was made chancellor alongside future ally and confidant, Coës Seringa, a king cobra from Saiai. Between 682 – 687, the military situation along the frontier against the Dzaë dynasty continued to deteriorate, and in 687, the Dzaë armies, led by general Xodatis Malzon, laid siege to the Phoung capital of Traezacis, forcing the imperial family and Pam Guetsouën to flee to the city of Coangla. While fleeing, a group conspirators led by general Heus Lanzo, murdered the emperor. In a series of political manoeuvrings known as the Coangla Incident, Heus Lanzo briefly proclaimed himself emperor of the Avo dynasty. Alarmed by the usurpation, Pam Guetsouën and his allies had Heus Lanzo killed after his own personal guards refused to protect him. Pam Guetsouën and Coës Seringa became regents of the late Phoung emperor's daughter, the Empress Igiana, who was 11 years old at the time.

In 688, Pam