Marai Telaiane

Marai Lian Telaiane was a Carinian activist, attorney, politician and then the eighth President of Kaitani from 1975 to 1985. She served under the People's Front party during her tenure and was the very first female Carinian President.

Telaiane was born in Syklar City. During the Great War, at the young age of 18 Telaiane the armed forces in 1943. She served as part of the 2nd Women's sniper unit. and later became a law student at Teikoni University in 1946, one of the most revered schools in Achara. After graduating in 1953 she became an attorney and then moved to Merie. She became very involved with politics, publishing many essays regarding her opinion of Carinia's role in world politics, works such as A Jewel in the Sand describing her anger of Carinian inaction of certain issues. None of her publications took off, and in 1958 she ran for Provincial Legislator, and her energy caught local attention. Something most grasping about her was her views, she was part of the early Progressive movement in Carinia, standing for more equal treatment of minorities, and more government services.

Telaiane gained national recognition after she decided to run for governor of Manielno in 1962. Her victory and energy caught the attention of many, as she was part of the beginning of the Progressive movement gaining steam.

In the 1970s the progressive movement began to take hold across the country, most especially in cities, however, Telaine and a select few other governors held those views. Her activism in these times gave her nationwide attention, people often criticizing her for being too outspoken about the current situation. As her actions tried to reach further nationwide, people began to rumor a run for presidency, which happened to be true.

In 1974 Telaine's run began to win over the hearts of thousands, calling for improved civil rights, the support of unions, and infrastructure development. Her slogan was "We Shall Be a Beacon in the Ocean", describing a desire for Carinia to be an example of what a democratic country to be. Her energy narrowly got her to the party nomination, which saw her as a bridge for all Carinians to get by. She wins by a narrow margin against her opponent Laesel Curan of the Carinia First party in a 48 to 52% vote.