Noya Kagama
Noya Kagama is a senator who was considered as a potential successor to Basileus Avkan ruun-Heshkari during the 392 AC succession planning discussions. She is characterized as a conservative supporter of the Rediscovery Endeavor.
Succession Candidacy
In 392 AC, Noya was evaluated by Anuncia ruun-Aysun and her advisor Abenet as a potential successor to Avkan ruun-Heshkari. However, she was ultimately deemed unsuitable for the role due to her political rigidity.
The assessment characterized Noya as too conservative for the demands of leading Asgartha forward. While she would follow Avkan’s principles to the letter, critics felt the position required someone more adaptable - someone who could “bend like the reed” rather than maintain strict adherence to established policies without flexibility.
Her candidacy illustrated the broader challenge facing succession planners: finding someone with the stature to step out of Avkan’s shadow while continuing the Rediscovery Endeavor with necessary strategic adaptations.
Timeline
393 AC, May 28 - Defense of Rediscovery Endeavor
During political debate following Expeditionary Corps arrival at City of Scholars, Noya defended Avkan ruun-Heshkari’s leadership, crediting recovery and restoration of Mesektet wreck and agricultural lands of Caer Oorun as accomplishments, and argued that benefits of the Rediscovery Endeavor would be felt in the long term rather than appearing overnight.
Relationships
- Anuncia ruun-Aysun: Senator who evaluated and rejected Noya as potential Avkan successor
- Abenet: Political advisor who discussed Noya’s candidacy and conservative limitations
- Avkan ruun-Heshkari: Basileus whose succession required more adaptable leadership than Noya offered; Noya defended his leadership publicly (393 AC)
- Hadrian: Alternative succession candidate also rejected for insufficient Assembly influence
- Amaro Arundhani: Senator who responded negatively to Noya’s defense of Endeavor (393 AC)
- Rediscovery Endeavor: Initiative Noya publicly defended (393 AC)