Opol Dolysoh

Opol Dolysoh
Gole of Toor
Reign	1779-1811 FR
Predecessor	Sopoh Dolysoh
Successor	Meerō Dolysoh
Personal details
Born	1761 FR
Died	1815 FR
Parents	Mylda and Blos Dolysoh

Opol Dolysoh /ʌ'pɑl dɑ'liːsə/ was the second Gole of Toor. While he continued to expand the dynasty's influence, his rule was overshadowed by intense power struggles, several assassination attempts and an ultimately unsuccessful coup by his wife, Byskoh. He was succeeded by his son, Meerō.

Murder of Sopoh Dolysoh

When it became known that Sopoh intends to pass on the rule to 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 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 Gaajmas. The city was named Gaskal and became the seat of the Gole.

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 one of the songs. 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 True Lineage.