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This seemed to have convinced Sopoh that Bonten is the actual visionary, and while he was not willing to give up his power, he named Bonten's son as his successor, so that when he passes away, the right lineage would lead the people of Toor.
This seemed to have convinced Sopoh that Bonten is the actual visionary, and while he was not willing to give up his power, he named Bonten's son as his successor, so that when he passes away, the right lineage would lead the people of Toor.
Such a decision was not unheard of, and in [[State of Asdoh|Asdoh]], for example, the country was ruled by several elite families. So it was generally normal to pass on the rule to the son or daughter of one of the elite families, for various reasons. This decision, however, did not sit well with Sopoh's sons. He had five, but only two are mentioned by name: Opol and Erygmoh. Both have challenged their father's decision. Soon thereafter, Erygmoh dies. It is not specified how, but it is at Erygmoh's funeral that Opol poisons Sopoh's chalice.
According to the story, Opol makes an impassioned speech about Erygmoh and then approaches his father with two wine cups, allowing him to pick one. They both drink, and then Opol publicly reveals that one of the drinks was poisoned. "But not to worry. If you are the one who sees Xaewoon and leads his people, surely you have chosen the chalice of life." At this point Sopoh turns pale and begins to look unwell. Opol then says: "But if you have chosen death, then death be upon you and your teachings mean nothing".
Porteek says the story is part of the Great Lore, but the song has not survived to our day.