A man's journey of growth.
| Keyword |
Stat |
| Shaman |
Humanities 8, Negotiation 4 |
| Gold-plated Man |
Leadership 6, Treasure 3, Humanities 3 |
| Goldware |
Treasure 6, Calculating 6 |
"You want great wisdom?"
"Yes, master."
"You want a wealthy life?"
"Yes, master."
"You came here all the way from Maracaibo, overcoming all the obstacles and the
steeping mountains, just for an answer from me?"
"People say you are the greatest mind there is. Anyone who has received your enlightenment is said to have become great people."
The Shaman with grey hair raises his head, glances at the youth in rags, and nods with a smile.
"That it is. The words I am about to say", the Shaman raises the forefinger, "will not be repeated again."
The servants surrounding the Shaman quickly step outside the tent, leaving the youth and the Shaman alone.
The youth swallows and moves his head closer.
"On this land once stood a fallen empire, where every ruler would hold a ritual at the biggest lake before the coronation. They would throw all the ** goldware ** and gems they had collected in previous years into the lake, as offerings to the Sun God. And the Gilded One would receive godly blessings and become the greatest king ever existed..."
"Ah, I know the story, the Golden Lake..."
"Indeed, and the lake... lies right at the mountain foot."
Slightly displeased by the youth's interruption, the Shaman closes his eyes after finishing the last sentence.Flustered, the youth throws several questions in a row at the Shaman before the servants return to bring him out.
After many days pondering on the Shaman's story, he decided to sell all the remaining properties and hold a similar ritual with plenty of treasures near the lake, just like those kings from the story. However, shortly after he bid his family farewell and set off, he was targeted by a gang of thieves and never heard from again.
Not only did he fail to obtain any wisdom, but he also lost his wealth.
| Keywords |
Translated keywords |
| Shaman |
Wise Man |
| Gold-plated Man |
King |
| Goldware |
Vessel Made of Gold |