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== Murder of Sopoh Dolysoh ==
== Murder of Sopoh Dolysoh ==
When it became known that Sopoh intends to pass on the rule to [[Bonten|Bonten's]] family, his sons became very angry. At that time, Opol's brother Erygmoh died. At his funeral Opol poisoned Sopoh's chalice. According to the legend, he approached Sopoh with two chalices and allowed him to choose one. After they both drank, Opol said: "One cup was poisoned, father. But not to worry. If you are the one who sees Xaewoon and leads his people, surely you have chosen the chalice of life. And I shall be content with joining Erygmoh on his journey to the gods." This was a clever way of not only getting rid of Sopoh, but also directly challenging his claim to visionary.
When it became known that Sopoh intends to pass on the rule to [[Bonten|Bonten's]] family, his sons became very angry. At that time, Opol's brother Erygmoh died. At his funeral Opol poisoned Sopoh's chalice. According to the legend, he approached Sopoh with two chalices and allowed him to choose one. After they both drank, Opol said: "One cup was poisoned, father. But not to worry. If you are the one who sees Xaewoon and leads his people, surely you have chosen the chalice of life." This was a clever way of not only getting rid of Sopoh, but also directly challenging his claim to visionary and making one's own claim.
It is likely the legend as it's is not true, but might reflect some aspects of how Sopoh died. Specifically, he might indeed been poisoned.
It is likely the legend is not true, but might reflect some aspects of how Sopoh died. Specifically, he could have indeed been poisoned.
== Founding of Gaskal ==
Opol proceeded with his father's plans to build a city away from [[Gaaajmas]]. The city was named [[Gaskal]] and became the seat of the Gole.
== Legacy ==
== Legacy ==
Opol's name might have been mentioned in the [[Great Lore]]: according to [[Porteek]], the story of how Opol poisoned Sopoh was mentioned in Stron Ydoh Rol. Opol is conspicuously not mentioned in the [[Swift Hen]]. Instead, Byskoh is named as the successor to Sopoh, although she is not considered as part of the [[Mōroh|True Lineage]].
Opol's name might have been mentioned in the [[Great Lore]]: according to [[Porteek]], the story of how Opol poisoned Sopoh was mentioned in Stron Ydoh Rol. Opol is conspicuously not mentioned in the [[Swift Hen]]. Instead, Byskoh is named as the successor to Sopoh, although she is not considered as part of the [[Mōroh|True Lineage]].