Buiryn

Leora Oldessroth

General

Buiryn was a King of Manetheren before the Trolloc Wars (TSR: 37). Jasin Natael/Asmodean sings the song "Midean's Ford" at Imre Stand, telling the story of Buiryn leading the men of Manetheren against the invading Saferi and their king Aedomon (TSR: 37). The song says that Buiryn and his men fought bravely, even though they were outnumbered, and refused to surrender; Aedomon was touched by Buiryn's courage and allowed a remnant of the army to go free (TSR: 37). As the story goes, Aedomon then turned his army back to his own country, Safer, in honor of his and his men's courage (TSR: 37).

Mat doesn't think this song is accurate as he has memories of that battle; he had advised Buiryn not to accept Aedomon's offer to let the remnant go free (TSR: 37). Buiryn had said a small chance was better than none at all and took Aedomon's offer to let him and his men go (TSR: 37). Mat's memories say that Aedomon waited until the Manetheren forces were almost to safety before he slaughtered the remnants (TSR: 37).