by Veglargh, 169 days agoHonor, duty, tradition, for more than a millennia these have been the corner stones of the Klingon culture, but before the rise of the empire Qo’noS was ruled by men who were without honor, cold blooded tyrants who enslaved the Klingon people and crushed their warrior spirit. The worst of these petaQs was Molor (molor) son of Markag (marqagh). For nearly two decades Molor lived high on the wealth of Qo'noS while his subjects languished in poverty and starvation. Many longed to end Molor’s reign, but few dared speak out against him and those who did paid with their lives.
But there was one warrior who’s voice would not be silenced, a warrior who sought to end Molor’s reign of tyranny and unify the Klingon people: Kahless (qeylIS). With the promise of a glorious new empire free from tyranny and rooted in the principles of honor, Kahless rallied many to his cause. At his side were the Honorable Three: Ogot ('oghat), Kollus (qoluS), and To'Kar (toqar), masters of three different but equally powerful fighting disciplines. Lead by Kahless they marched on the capital city, a diverse and well trained army of warriors hungry for battle and for freedom. The battle raged for twenty days and twenty nights. Many fine warriors lost their lives in the struggle, but thanks to the skills taught by the Honorable Three, the army of Kahless maintained the advantage. On the twentieth day Molor fled the city to seek refuge in the nearby mountains.
Kahless also left the battle and journeyed to the volcano at Kris’tak (QIStaq). There from the molten lava flowing from the summit he forged a mighty blade. He called the weapon Bat’leth (betleH), Sword of Honor. Wielding his new weapon, Kahless entered the mountains to seek Molor’s refuge. The final battle took place high in the cliffs overlooking the plains of Qultlh qul. As the battle raged below Kahless and Molor were locked in mortal combat, each knowing that the fate of Qo’noS hung in the balance. Finally it was over. Raising the bat’leth above his head Kahless howled at the sky, a warning to the honored dead in Sto’Vo’Kor that the souls of many great Klingon warriors were on their way. His howl echoed across the plain and the warriors on both sides laid down their arms and took up the cry. The tyranny of Molor was at an end.
In gratitude for their leadership and training, Kahless decreed that the Honorable Three should continue to teach their skills to warriors of future generations. Ogat ('oghat), Kollus (qoluS), and To'Kar (toqar), swore a oath of loyalty to Kahless. They placed their d'k tahg (Daqtagh) knives on the ground one by one symbolizing strength, duty, and sacrifice, and connecting the three weapons Kahless drew a circle symbolizing honor, the force that surrounds and unites all the Klingon people.
And so Ogat ('oghat), Kollus (qoluS) and To'Kar (toqar), established the Dun vajpu' DuSaQmey, the Schools of the Great Warriors. Each of the three Schools taught the wisdom of Kahless and the combat style of the Schools' founders. The finest graduates from each of the schools were bestowed with a warrior's highest honor: membership in the Honor Guard. This elite group, under the leadership of one of the school’s masters, served as the personal guards to the emperor.
Although there has been no official emperor since Sompek (Sompeq) ruled more than three centuries ago, the Honor Guard still exists. Under leadership of Korek (qoreq) Dahar Master of the School of To'Kar (toqar) these warriors continue to serve [the Chancellor] and the members of the High Council, and today like it was in the past, it is the hope of every warrior from the time of the Rite of Ascension to serve with this elite force to become members of the Klingon Honor guard,
The Blood of Kahless!!!
