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The Forth Scroll of the Paq'batlh the Forth Scroll of The The Forth Scroll of the paq'batlh isisis The Book of Kahless The Book of Kahless The Forth Book of the paq'batlh is the book of Kahless. This book contains all the teachings, and all the tales of Kahless. It is broken in to three parts Kahless as a child, Kahless as an Emperor, Kahless as a prophet. This book was damaged in the first civil war. All that is now written was laid down from verbal accounts. Tome of the Child Kahless was born to a common family in an empire ruled by the tyrant Molor. His parents lived out side Molor's city, and farmed the land. Kahless would play in the mountains outside Molor's city. Kahless even at a young age displayed great skills with weapons. His earliest weapon was a wooden sword, created by his father. Kahless grew and entered into the Age of Inclusion. Many years past and Kahless learn much from his teachers. Kahless, as a young Klingon approached the Age of Ascension 'about 13 years old' he declared his intention to become a warrior by lighting a Kor'tova Candle which is a symbol of the fire in a warrior's heart. Then his fighting skills, stamina and knowledge of Klingon teachings were rigorously tested. This is called the First Rite of Ascension. This is the first true test of a warrior. All young warriors should go through this Rite. Many years past and Kahless grew in honor and spirit. Kahless went on many hunts with his father. His bravery was becoming one of legend. Molor the ruler of the land heard of Kahless and gave Kahless a position in his guard. Kahless became one of Molor's greatest soldier. Kahless after many campaigns performed the first Age of Ascension Ceremony on himself. His greatest warriors formed two columns, each held powerful pain sticks. Kahless spoke these words to the warriors, 'Today I am a warrior. I must show you my heart. I travel the river of blood.' Kahless then walked the phalanx of warriors. Kahless by subjecting his body to jolts from powerful pain sticks showed that he was in fact a true warrior. Finally, exhausted but showing no ill effects of the rite, Kahless proclaimed, 'The battle is mine. I crave only the blood of the enemy.' This difficult trial marks a new level of spiritual attainment for a Klingon warrior. Thereafter, Kahless often celebrates the ten-year anniversary his Second Rite of Ascension. Kahless grew into a great warrior. Tome of the Warrior Long ago, a storm was heading for the city of Quin'lat. Everyone took protection within the walls except one man who remained outside. Kahless went to him and asked what he was doing. 'I am not afraid,' the man said. 'I will not hide my face behind stone and mortar. I will stand before the wind and make it respect me.' Kahless honored his choice and went back inside. The next day, the storm came, and the man was killed, as the wind does not respect a fool. Kahless was a soldier within Molor's army and served Molor for many years. At the village of M'riiah, Kahless demands tribute on the behalf of Molor, 'When one's emperor commands, all other loyalties become secondary. When one's emperor commands, no sacrifice is too terrible, no price to great. ' The poor village, suffering from drought and famine, cannot pay and Starad 'son of Molor' threatens to burn the village. Kahless forbids it and kills Starad. In mutiny, he and his men become outlaws. Morath, son of Ondagh, joins them. At first Kahless' goal was not to topple Molor but to simply hide, as the tyrant Molor was so strong that no one could stand against him, but Kahless would rather die than live under Molor's tyranny any more. Rumors spread, however, that they planned to overthrow Molor's tyrannical empire. This angered Molor and Kahless was condemned to die by the tyrant Molor, who was angered that Kahless had incited the people against him. Kahless and his men take refuge at Lord Vathraq's village. Kahless decided to secretly drink from the river. There he came across several bathing women. Kahless attempted to calm the women. Kellein, daughter of Vathraq, it taken by Kahless, and becomes betrothed to Kahless. Kahless would journey outside the village with Kellein and the two had a night of passion where they decided to be mated the next time Kahless returned during the time of the growing. Kahless would wear a Jinaq amulet till the time would come. On the run from the tyrant, Kahless and his companions narrowly escape Molor's soldiers. Heading south, Kahless encounters Edronh and his men who ally themselves to his cause. In the village of T'chariv, Edronh follows the orders of Kahless to spread the word that he is gathering an army to march against Molor. Kahless continued to evade Molors army many times. On one occasion Molor led the army himself. Kahless after battling for days had to escape into the mountains. Morath would lead Kahless and his warriors to safety through a secret passage through the cold snow covered mountain. When they returned to Vathraq's village, during the growing, they found the dead to greet them. Molor had sent his army and slaughtered all the inhabitants, including Kahless's beloved Kellein. After the death of his love, a woman known as Kellein, Kahless despaired but was followed by his loyal friend Morath who wrestled with Kahless for six days and nights. After this wrestling match, Kahless yielded to Morath and dedicated his life to destroying Molor. Kahless would battle Molor for many years. Molor had his army attack Kahless' family killing his father, and taking his fathers sword. Kahless single-handedly fought off an entire army at Three Turn Bridge. The blood of his enemies flowed so freely the river there is still known as 'The River of Blood.' Kahless said at this battle 'Darkness will fall. Enemies will circle us 'round and 'round, their swords as numerous as the trees of the forest. But we will not yield. We will wear faces of fire.' In one battle, Molor captured Kahless and his warriors after a battle. The night before his execution, Kahless escaped into the mountains surrounding Molor's city, where he lived alone for many years as an exile and hermit. According to the legend, one day, while meditating in the caves of the Kri'Stak volcano, Kahless was struck by inspiration. The idea of a code of honor, as a way to govern the actions of true Klingons, formed in his mind. Kahless reassembled his warriors, and prepared to destroy Molor. In his first full-scale clash with Molor's forces, Kahless kills Molor's second son, Yatron. Kahless is wounded, and from loss of blood falls unconscious. Kahless, in a feverish state dreams of Kellein. She instructs him to build a special sword taking a lock of his own hair and dipping it in the hot blood of the Kri'stak Volcano, then allowing it to cool in the waters of Lake Lusor. Kellein also warns him of Edronh's treachery and plan to sell out Kahless's forces to Molor. Kahless, following his feverish dream, seeks out the metalsmith Toragh to forge the first bat'leth. With the fires of honor burning in his heart and mind, Kahless, forged the first bat'leth in the fires of Kri'Stak, a volcano in those mountains. Kahless took the bat'leth deep into the mountain where he would use the Sword to defeat and skin the serpent of Xol. Kahless wore the hide of the serpent of Xol as his armor, and he kept it always as a reminder of his duty to his people. When his weapon was ready, Kahless returned home. He fought his way through one hundred warriors to reach Molor's throne room, where he challenges Molor to face him in battle. Kahless slew the tyrant after a duel that lasted for seven days and nights. With the defeat of Molor, his people hailed Kahless as a hero and liberator. Kahless regained his father's sword. It is said his first act after Molor's defeat was to return to his family's farm, where he used his bat'leth to harvest all the fields in a single day, ensuring his family would have food to eat and money to support them. Kahless then assumed the role of Emperor, and rallied the people around him. They quickly swore fealty to their liberator, and word of Kahless' victory spread. Morath and Kahless become brothers in the R'uustai Ceremony. Both participants wore ceremonial vests and each used a candle to light their own set of three large candles apiece as they invoke the memory of their mothers by reciting 'SoS jIH batlh SoH' ''Mother's' I 'we' honor you''. Once the ceremony is performed, they are now brothers, and their families are stronger because of the union Kahless became a Legend Tome of the Legend of Kahless Many generations ago, before the beginning of the Empire, the tyrant Molor ruled over Qo'noS and oppressed the Klingon people. There was great sorrow and despair. Warriors in the service of Molor knew nothing of honor. They pillaged the land and murdered thousands. Not All warriors of that time were aligned with the tyrant. Those who held honor to be more important than power and personal gain fought against Molor's forces. Many songs are sung of those grand and glorious battles.
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