Knight In Panter's Skin
little from history
written by Shota rustaveli in 12th century.
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Hello y'all! Whoever is here!
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As you have known..this chat story is based on poem..I have loved it so much that I decided to share it here as a chat story!
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first..it was written in 12th century by Shota rustaveli..he dedicated it to first female monarch who is mentioned with title "king" , king Tamar.
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Back in her time, kingdom reached to it's golden era.. winning lot of battles with dedication from her second husband, David soslan.
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till now poem holds lot of influence and its studied in school for generations, also it's important part of dowry for a woman, every single family has it here!
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For generations it was written by hand and passed down to other..but because of passing down and enemies destroying it , some verses are lost..
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As for original version, one Shota wrote himself..it's not found, but by guess it could be inside tomb of kind Tamar..but her tomb is also hidden😐
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I know I'm saying a lot 😀 I'm into history so..
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Anyways this was introducion! It all starts from next chapter!
prologue
God who created earth by his strength, gave breath to all living creatures, he gave us world with unlimited colours to possess and every ruler ls him in image..
O, God! Shield me from darkness that makes soul fall apart, fill my heart with longing for love and give us mercy and forgiveness for sins we have to bear!
Oh Tamar! Queen of queens! Using swords and shields adore and Suit you..jet haired and ruby cheeked, how can I dare to say anything to you?
Everyone praises you and I am no different, I used lake of jet as ink and cry as I write!
I was told to compose for you , praise your eyebrows and lashes! Hair and mouth!
give mind to my tongue and power like those three heroes who faithfully stayed together!
Come! sit with me and cry! Cry for tariel as he sheds his tears! There won't be anyone born like him!
Story of him.. told in Persian and translated in Georgian, I heard it and made poem for her, precious as pearl! one you need to cherish and protect by hand..
so let her who robbed my heart judge it!
I , rustaveli compose poems..I obey her who leads armies, im sickened by love for her and there is no cure!
When my eyes deprive light of her eyes, it longs to meet it again! But man do not complain about fate..let warrior be brave, and let worker enjoy his labour.
Poetry is divine branch of wisdom! It soothes ear of listener, poem is proof of poet's power.. therefore he should seek words as air..
But poem is supposed to say long story short..that the point of it..and it's what I'm doing!
Poet should dedicate his work to someone he thinks life is worth living for, dedicate it to love, but you know what I don't consider as love?
I hate love with lusty kissing and hugging! Love is when your are in absence from them..and Continue to love and miss them!
Lover has the most suffering in the world..and he should bear it without making it true, he shouldn't expose his love and put his lover's name in shame!
instead! He faints whenever hearing her name, burning in love and keeping it to himself!
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I know..this was long and maybe boring too..😀
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But it's actually important part.
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there is opinion about Shota loving king Tamar..he was working in presence of royals so there is big possibility for it..even prologue points to it..
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But there is debate on that..some people say he was not in love, some say he was..
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anyways! Other chapters won't be written like this..so don't worry! It will be normal..
story of king of arabia
there was one powerful kingdom.. kingdom of Arabs..
and they had kind, loving and God-dedicated king..
king rostevan
*rubs his forehead as he sits on his throne*
but he had no sons, only one daughter who was shining whole kingdom with her beauty and wisdom
Even sun was envieng her beauty! It was trying to imitate her but no one can be like her!
Her name was tinatin..woman who possessed knowledge and strength, in her presence no one could speak!
TINATIN
*standing outside with her maids and admiring nature*
king rostevan
*gestures his servant and orders to call counselors for meeting*
Servant : as you wish King..
counselors
*comes inside court room quietly and smoothly*
His steps was echoing in palace which was decorated in Arabic/Persian style.. showing richness and beauty
king rostevan
Come..sit down next to me. *points at a seat*
counselors
*obeys as he sits* what has happened king?
He seated himself almost next to the king, Infront of round table..
king rostevan
As you know, my days are set already..our sun is set and we are trying to see in dark!
king rostevan
Tell me.. isn't it true that when one flower dies, other blooms in sunlight?
counselors
..what are you trying to say lord..are you calling yourself old?!
king rostevan
I am saying the truth..*sigh*
king rostevan
My days are caunted and our kingdom needs a new ruler!
counselors
*leans bit over a table in surprise but still calm and composed*
counselors
But it's too early for you lord! now if you leave who will lead our kingdom?!
counselors
Even if you are old, your worst decision about kingdom is still better then other ruler's good ones!
king rostevan
let's take my daughter on throne..what do you say?
counselors
...*quiet as he leans back on his chair, thinking*
counselors
*in mind* Tinatin.. treasure of our kingdom..
counselors
*in mind* but female ruler..how will people react? They won't obey easily..
counselors
*in mind* but still, she is daughter of king, raighful owner of throne..
counselors
*in mind* royalty and ruling is in their blood, she is composed and wise..
counselors
as you say lord..I agree! *bows his head*
counselors
lion cubs are lion cubs! Be it female or male! it's same!
king rostevan
*smiles as he rests in relief*
king rostevan
What are we waiting for then? call nobles for coronation!
counselors
*gets up from his seat* as you say lord..*bows*
and that how it started..it was decided..tinatin was becoming a new ruler!
nobles and everyone else from kingdom gathered to witness her..
every city or village was empty as everyone came to see her..
everyone was staring with hope and love in their eyes..but one person's eyes was not holding same kind of love..it was something more..
AVTANDILI
*staring at Tinatin as she walks down with her father*
AVTANDILI
*in mind* now I'll stare at her everyday and give cure to my sickened heart!
He was not just a commoner or normal noble..he was head or army..most powerful in kingdom after king..
he was raised by king himself.. being familiar in matters of royal..and being familiar with tinatin..
All this years he was in love with her..but not even once he showed it!
How would he? He was just army head and she was a princess..now becoming king..
If she wished, she could just make him disappear from world in blink of an eye..so how could he dare and love someone so powerful and pure ?
All this years he would love her from a far.. every time he sew her he would cry tears that would burn everyone's heart!
But now he was happy..after coronation, he was going to see her every single day!
TINATIN
*sits on throne as her father puts crown on her head and makes her wear cape of kings*
king rostevan
I announce my daughter Tinatin as king of our kingdom! May she give brightness to us and lead as with pure heart!
and from that moment on- everyone bowed to her and payed their respect, even rostevan.. everyone was happy except her..
TINATIN
*tears gather in her eyes*
TINATIN
*in mind* how can I lead a kingdom like my dad?
TINATIN
*in mind* I'm not even one bit worth of his place! How could he hand me this crown!
king rostevan
*frowns as he noticed her tears*
king rostevan
Stop crying daughter! *trying to comfort her*
king rostevan
I know my decision..and I trust you..trust yourself as well!
king rostevan
You are my daughter, raised by me and I'm still here to help you, am not I?
He was comforting her..as a former king and as a - dad
He was giving her advices.. showing support to his daughter
king rostevan
Give richness to people always! Don't make them poor! if you give away a lot, even traitors will not betray you..win your people's heart!
king rostevan
gold and diamond doesn't matter to us if we don't have support of people..so always give away! what you give away will always come back!
king rostevan
and - what you keep for yourself..it will get lost!
tinatin was listening with all her mind..In next moment she called her teacher, one that raised her.. asking her to bring her all of her dowry..
Her order was done in seconds..and just like that she started giving away all her dowry to people..
she gave whatever she gathered from her childhood..and people carried away her horses, gold, jewels and everything else!
But still, her dowry was like a snowfall in wind!
The day fastened..and avtandil with other noble noticed rostevan's sadness..
AVTANDILI
*in mind* what is he sad about? Shouldn't he be happy?
AVTANDILI
*says to other noble* let's ask him reason of his sadness and coax him! What do you say?
sograt (noble)
*nods his head as they walk to rostevan confidently*
They seated themselves next to rostevan and in next second-
sograt (noble)
What has saddened you lord? Your face is not showing smile like before..
sograt (noble)
Are you sad about how your majesty scattered so much wealth already?
king rostevan
*lift his eyes to look at him quietly but confidently, amazed by boldness of sograt*
king rostevan
I don't care about richness at all..I'm grateful for my daughter..she is gracious and wise, she will be great leader..
king rostevan
I'm sad because I don't have a son..I have great skills of archer..my aim never misses..!
king rostevan
But I don't haven't anyone compate with.. nowadays no one has enough skills!
king rostevan
And I don't even have son to take with me for hunt..
AVTANDILI
*idea flashes in his eyes as he had his head hanged low*
AVTANDILI
*raises his head cunningly and smile at rostevan, flashing his white teeth *
AVTANDILI
May I speak freely my lord? Will you not get angry at me?
king rostevan
Don't be afraid! Tell me what you want to say, I won't get angry, I swear on my sun like daughter!
AVTANDILI
You praised your skills, boosting there is no better archer then you!..then prove it with your actions! not by words!
AVTANDILI
let's compare ours skills and let others decide who is the best!
AVTANDILI
Let them praise the one that wins~
king rostevan
I accept your challenge my dear! let's compate and see who's the best~
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