The Rise of King Blevin and the Attempted Welsh Unification

In 1075, King Blevin of Gwyneth and Powus emerged as a powerful Welsh leader, striking fear into his enemies and surviving multiple assassination attempts by the Normans. His half-brother, King Blevin, seemed likely to continue the project of Welsh unification. King Caradog of southwestern Wales had been annexing neighboring territories, leading to a conflict with King Meredith of Dehaibarth. Rhys Apowain, the brother of King Meredith, resisted Caradog's rule. Rhys gained control over Estrad Tewy, cutting off Caradog's access to Dehaibarth. Feeling squeezed by Caradog and the advancing power of King Blevin, Rhys made an unexpected offer to Blevin, promising him conquest of the south.