The Tale of Chazuno
In the days of the Old Kings, in the time of the Ancient Empire, there lived a rich, powerful man both feared and respected by those around him. This man, a shrewd businessman and an excellent diplomat, brought a sense of purpose to all those around him - even those employed by him. Those who spent but a short time with him instantly could feel his warmth and charm. He was well loved by all and so donned the name:
Chazuno, The Bringer of Light
Chazuno was indeed wealthy, winning the hearts of even his most fierce of adversaries and turning them into allies both on the battlefield and on the negotiating table. He was known for his way with people and his generosity. He gave the people of the land all he had, and continued to acquire more and more wealth. In time, he sired three sons, naming them Sota, Vora, and Zoga. Sota, the eldest, inherited his father's natural cunning and shrewdness. Vora, the second-oldest had a way with words and a sliver tongue. Zoga, the youngest, was shy and heartfelt, but cared deeply for his brothers. His sons wanted for nothing, and so his family and all those around him were prosperous.
One day, while Chazuno was walking in his field, he heard a cry of a small baby. Upon searching for the source, Chazuno finally found a basket with a small baby inside. Abandoned and left to die, this infant girl stole Chazuno's heart immediately. Without hesitation, the generous and heartfelt man vowed to care for her for the rest of his life and named her Pira.
Raising her as his own daughter, Chazuno instilled in the girl all of the things he taught his sons. Pira had a natural affinity for nature and loved animals and plants. In time, she quickly became an accomplished young farmgirl, utilizing her natural abilities as well as Chazuno's teachings. Her success drew the jealousy of her brothers, but they cared for her and she them nonetheless.
At the time of their coming to age, he instructed them all to travel into the world and share their gifts with the people of Kaldra, giving them each his blessing before they left.
Pira at once began sharing her affinity with all she met, teaching them of farming, agriculture, husbandry, and hunting. Her teachings became known throughout the land as more and more people had much greater success in their hunts, on their farms, and with their livestock after learning from her.
However, Sota came to Vora and Zoga shortly after leaving home, saying "Are we not the wisest, shrewdest, and most intelligent in all the land? Should we not use these gifts of ours for ourselves and make for ourselves a comfortable life, like father, before sharing these things?"
"But what about father?" Zoga replied, not convinced. "He told us to share all we have - how can we claim to do so if we acquire more power and wealth?"
Vora quickly convinced Zoga with his silver tongue: "Does not Father have his own wealth? Does he not hold some back for his own family? My brother Zoga, we only need a few short months, and then the three of us can be as powerful as father - even more so - with all the more to share!"
Upon agreeing to this scheme, the three brothers began their disobedience as they acquired more and more wealth using their cunning, shrewdness, silver speech, and heartfelt nature together as one. They used what their father had given them selfishly and began forming piles of wealth and refused to give to anyone who asked.
On the other hand, Pira continued her journey and gave her gifts freely to all those she met and inspired a giving attitude from many in return. As such, Pira continued growing in wealth as the more she shared, the more was shared with her. The people of the land loved her dearly, believing her to be the only descendant from Chazuno.
After hearing this, Chazuno flew into a rage and rode at once to see his sons to demand an explanation. Upon seeing their father, the sons grew fearful and conspired to lie to their father to cover their transgression. Sota and Zoga convinced Vora to use his gift of speech to his own father, making the deception easier to commit.
"Please forgive us, Father," Vora began, taking his father to the treasure of the three, "See all the wealth we have acquired by the giving of our gifts? See the love expressed to us, your true sons? For we have not told anyone of who we are and where we came! But we have failed you, father, for it was us who taught the people of Pira's gifts, and told them about her too - for she has been selfish in her endeavors, and we only sought to spare her, your only daughter, of the shame of disobedience..."
Upon hearing this, Chazuno apologized for his anger and blessed his sons again, saying: "My sons, you are the brightest parts of my being. You shall indeed shine in the hearts of men forever. Just as I have given everything that I could in service of others, and have been venerated for it, you too will be known for your acts." With that, Chazuno left his sons in search of his daughter.
After many weeks of searching for her, Chazuno found her on a lowly farm with a widowed woman, helping her with her crops late into the night. Upon seeing her in the field Chazuno fell to his knees and cried to the heavens in anger at his sons, for he now could see he had been tricked.
"Father!" Pira cried, rushing to his side, unaware of what her brothers had done. "Do not cry out in anger, for you are with me now, and I have made many friends who honor you!" Chazuno could see his daughter's dirty face, her glow shining through the dirt and mud of farm life.
"My dearest lily," Chazuno cried, "You have done me more honor as a daughter than my sons, who have used their gifts selfishly and tricked me into giving them my blessing. But now, now I undo that blessing with another: My sons will indeed be bright for the rest of their days and beyond, shining in the hearts of man and guiding them for all time, but you, my dearest daughter, my lily of the field, my glowing beacon of hope, you will be the brightest of them all - you will light the path for your friends; the farmers, the beasts and the creatures, you will be their light in the darkness and their beacon as you have been mine."
Chazuno, The Bringer of Light
Chazuno was indeed wealthy, winning the hearts of even his most fierce of adversaries and turning them into allies both on the battlefield and on the negotiating table. He was known for his way with people and his generosity. He gave the people of the land all he had, and continued to acquire more and more wealth. In time, he sired three sons, naming them Sota, Vora, and Zoga. Sota, the eldest, inherited his father's natural cunning and shrewdness. Vora, the second-oldest had a way with words and a sliver tongue. Zoga, the youngest, was shy and heartfelt, but cared deeply for his brothers. His sons wanted for nothing, and so his family and all those around him were prosperous.
One day, while Chazuno was walking in his field, he heard a cry of a small baby. Upon searching for the source, Chazuno finally found a basket with a small baby inside. Abandoned and left to die, this infant girl stole Chazuno's heart immediately. Without hesitation, the generous and heartfelt man vowed to care for her for the rest of his life and named her Pira.
Raising her as his own daughter, Chazuno instilled in the girl all of the things he taught his sons. Pira had a natural affinity for nature and loved animals and plants. In time, she quickly became an accomplished young farmgirl, utilizing her natural abilities as well as Chazuno's teachings. Her success drew the jealousy of her brothers, but they cared for her and she them nonetheless.
At the time of their coming to age, he instructed them all to travel into the world and share their gifts with the people of Kaldra, giving them each his blessing before they left.
Pira at once began sharing her affinity with all she met, teaching them of farming, agriculture, husbandry, and hunting. Her teachings became known throughout the land as more and more people had much greater success in their hunts, on their farms, and with their livestock after learning from her.
However, Sota came to Vora and Zoga shortly after leaving home, saying "Are we not the wisest, shrewdest, and most intelligent in all the land? Should we not use these gifts of ours for ourselves and make for ourselves a comfortable life, like father, before sharing these things?"
"But what about father?" Zoga replied, not convinced. "He told us to share all we have - how can we claim to do so if we acquire more power and wealth?"
Vora quickly convinced Zoga with his silver tongue: "Does not Father have his own wealth? Does he not hold some back for his own family? My brother Zoga, we only need a few short months, and then the three of us can be as powerful as father - even more so - with all the more to share!"
Upon agreeing to this scheme, the three brothers began their disobedience as they acquired more and more wealth using their cunning, shrewdness, silver speech, and heartfelt nature together as one. They used what their father had given them selfishly and began forming piles of wealth and refused to give to anyone who asked.
On the other hand, Pira continued her journey and gave her gifts freely to all those she met and inspired a giving attitude from many in return. As such, Pira continued growing in wealth as the more she shared, the more was shared with her. The people of the land loved her dearly, believing her to be the only descendant from Chazuno.
After hearing this, Chazuno flew into a rage and rode at once to see his sons to demand an explanation. Upon seeing their father, the sons grew fearful and conspired to lie to their father to cover their transgression. Sota and Zoga convinced Vora to use his gift of speech to his own father, making the deception easier to commit.
"Please forgive us, Father," Vora began, taking his father to the treasure of the three, "See all the wealth we have acquired by the giving of our gifts? See the love expressed to us, your true sons? For we have not told anyone of who we are and where we came! But we have failed you, father, for it was us who taught the people of Pira's gifts, and told them about her too - for she has been selfish in her endeavors, and we only sought to spare her, your only daughter, of the shame of disobedience..."
Upon hearing this, Chazuno apologized for his anger and blessed his sons again, saying: "My sons, you are the brightest parts of my being. You shall indeed shine in the hearts of men forever. Just as I have given everything that I could in service of others, and have been venerated for it, you too will be known for your acts." With that, Chazuno left his sons in search of his daughter.
After many weeks of searching for her, Chazuno found her on a lowly farm with a widowed woman, helping her with her crops late into the night. Upon seeing her in the field Chazuno fell to his knees and cried to the heavens in anger at his sons, for he now could see he had been tricked.
"Father!" Pira cried, rushing to his side, unaware of what her brothers had done. "Do not cry out in anger, for you are with me now, and I have made many friends who honor you!" Chazuno could see his daughter's dirty face, her glow shining through the dirt and mud of farm life.
"My dearest lily," Chazuno cried, "You have done me more honor as a daughter than my sons, who have used their gifts selfishly and tricked me into giving them my blessing. But now, now I undo that blessing with another: My sons will indeed be bright for the rest of their days and beyond, shining in the hearts of man and guiding them for all time, but you, my dearest daughter, my lily of the field, my glowing beacon of hope, you will be the brightest of them all - you will light the path for your friends; the farmers, the beasts and the creatures, you will be their light in the darkness and their beacon as you have been mine."
Summary
In the days of the Ancient Empire there lived a rich, powerful, wise man known for his generosity named Chazuno. Chazuno had 4 children and shared everything he had with them.
His three sons, upon being instructed to share their own gifts, refused and horded their knowledge and treasures for themselves.
His daughter, the youngest, however, chose to share her talents for farming, hunting, and tending livestock with the people.
Chazuno's sons lied to their father and claimed the gifts were from them.
At first, Chazuno believed them, but after finding out the truth, Chazuno gave his blessing to Pira and glowed with wrath for his sons, who he then banished from his household and stripped of their honor.
Historical Basis
Historical evidence of Chazuno being an actual human is shaky at best. Most believe in the legend as it stands, but ancient peoples know the real Chazuno to be an Ancient Kaldran who had children who rebelled against him.
Whether the tale is accurate or not, most people of Kaldra believe their sun and moons were named after him and his children to teach a lesson in greed.
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