Augior, the Hero of the Vel Tuturi
The story of Augior is told to young children, to inspire them into being brave members of the Vel Tuturi Church. It isn't known whether Augio was a real person whose story has been exaggerated, or an entirely made-up story meant to give children a role model.
Summary
The most common version of Augior's story is as follows.
Once, a great many years ago, there was a young man named Augior. He was a clever man, known for a quick wit and a sharp tongue. This benefitted his life as a merchant, in those days. The people around him didn't mind, however, as he was also kind and considerate.
However, Augior had a problem. He was a Tridomatric in those days. Even while he would kindly offer a To'ori woman a discounted price on her items, he would go to a Tridomatric church that cursed the Vel To'ori.
This troubled Augior. While his church demanded he hate the To'ori, he had no reason to. He could pretend to, in church. But in reality, he found himself considering many To'ori to be among his friends.
One day, Augior was going to church when one of the other Tridomatrics loudly proclaimed that Augior was a traitor. Expecting his friends to defend him, Augior was speechless. But they didn't. They all turned on him, every one of them. How dare he befriend To'ori, they asked. Didn't he know that the To'ori were lowly scum?
Augior was tossed out of the church, with many sneering as he stood in shock. "Never come here again," they told him. And so he did not. With nobody else to turn to, Augior turned to the To'ori. His true friends. They welcomed him into their church.
Years passed. Augior had to go into hiding to avoid the Tridomatrics, along with the other To'ori. While in hiding, he'd met a young woman that he'd fallen head over heels for. They were married, bound together under the divine protection of the Vel Ghiti. All was finally well for Augior.
Until one day, during a Tridomatric raid. They'd found the town in which Augior lived, and slaughtered many of his To'ori brethren. His wife. Some of their children as well. Augior only barely escaped with his life.
On that day, the Tridomatrics celebrated another victorious raid. But they might as well have mourned the death of their dominion. They had greatly angered Augior. On that night, he swore - he was going to make the Tridomatrics pay.
It wasn't until a long time later that the Tridomatrics were finally met with Augior's wrath. By then, he'd amassed an army. Some say that his eyes, once blue with compassion and kindness, had turned the color of the blood he sought to shed.
The battles were gruesome. There were deaths on both sides. But gradually, the To'ori began to overpower the Tridomatrics. Push them back, force them to stand on smaller and smaller ground. Until eventually they only had one village left.
It's said that the final battle was the bloodiest of them all, that Augior fought until the last moments. Unfortunately, he would not ultimately live to see his handiwork completed. The village became his grave.
Yet we still must honor Augior's courage. Despite the odds he was presented with, he fought for his To'ori brethren until the very end. He is credited with being the leader of the Great Rebellion, for freeing the Vel To'ori from the oppression of the Tridomatrics.
Once, a great many years ago, there was a young man named Augior. He was a clever man, known for a quick wit and a sharp tongue. This benefitted his life as a merchant, in those days. The people around him didn't mind, however, as he was also kind and considerate.
However, Augior had a problem. He was a Tridomatric in those days. Even while he would kindly offer a To'ori woman a discounted price on her items, he would go to a Tridomatric church that cursed the Vel To'ori.
This troubled Augior. While his church demanded he hate the To'ori, he had no reason to. He could pretend to, in church. But in reality, he found himself considering many To'ori to be among his friends.
One day, Augior was going to church when one of the other Tridomatrics loudly proclaimed that Augior was a traitor. Expecting his friends to defend him, Augior was speechless. But they didn't. They all turned on him, every one of them. How dare he befriend To'ori, they asked. Didn't he know that the To'ori were lowly scum?
Augior was tossed out of the church, with many sneering as he stood in shock. "Never come here again," they told him. And so he did not. With nobody else to turn to, Augior turned to the To'ori. His true friends. They welcomed him into their church.
Years passed. Augior had to go into hiding to avoid the Tridomatrics, along with the other To'ori. While in hiding, he'd met a young woman that he'd fallen head over heels for. They were married, bound together under the divine protection of the Vel Ghiti. All was finally well for Augior.
Until one day, during a Tridomatric raid. They'd found the town in which Augior lived, and slaughtered many of his To'ori brethren. His wife. Some of their children as well. Augior only barely escaped with his life.
On that day, the Tridomatrics celebrated another victorious raid. But they might as well have mourned the death of their dominion. They had greatly angered Augior. On that night, he swore - he was going to make the Tridomatrics pay.
It wasn't until a long time later that the Tridomatrics were finally met with Augior's wrath. By then, he'd amassed an army. Some say that his eyes, once blue with compassion and kindness, had turned the color of the blood he sought to shed.
The battles were gruesome. There were deaths on both sides. But gradually, the To'ori began to overpower the Tridomatrics. Push them back, force them to stand on smaller and smaller ground. Until eventually they only had one village left.
It's said that the final battle was the bloodiest of them all, that Augior fought until the last moments. Unfortunately, he would not ultimately live to see his handiwork completed. The village became his grave.
Yet we still must honor Augior's courage. Despite the odds he was presented with, he fought for his To'ori brethren until the very end. He is credited with being the leader of the Great Rebellion, for freeing the Vel To'ori from the oppression of the Tridomatrics.
Historical Basis
Historians believe that it's possible that the base story of Augior (as a brave determined hero) is true, but that over time the details have been exaggerated for the sake of being entertaining for children.
Spread
The story of Augior is very widespread, being told to many young children throughout Actrein. Historians occasionally debate whether Augior was a real person or entirely a fairy tale, with neither side being able to come up with quite enough evidence for their arguments.
Variations & Mutation
The most common belief about the story of Augior is that it began as the simple story of someone standing up for their beliefs, but over time it morphed into a grand tale of heroism and fate.
Related Organizations
Vel To'ori
Tridomatrics
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Author's Notes
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