Vahauka

From Turtledove

Vahauka
Fictional Character
"Counting Potsherds"
Nationality:	Persian Empire
Occupation:	Satrap of Yauna

Vahauka was the satrap or governor of the Persian province of Yauna. He had been appointed by Khsrish IV and had his residence in the seaport town of Peiraieus. He was a lean, grey-bearded Persian around fifty years old.

When Mithredath arrived on his mission for Khsrish, Vahauka invited him to dinner. After supping, Mithredath explained he was to learn more of the deeds of Khsrish I in his conquest of Greece. Vahauka fulsomely offered all the assistance he was capable of and Hermippos, the satrap's ganzabara, suggested Mithredath explore the ruins of Athens. Mithredath thought he had a point and set out several days later.