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Heroic Era (Kianian)

12rokh

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The Fifth Combat: Rohham Slays Barman
In the fifth combat of the fateful Twelve Rokh, Rohham son of Goudarz entered the arena to face Barman, the fierce Turanian champion. Both warriors, seasoned by countless wars, drew their bows of hard wood, raining sharp arrows upon one another until their weapons shattered under the relentless force of their strength. Without hesitation, they reached for their lances, riding like the storm wind. Rohham, fueled by righteous anger, wheeled his steed with consummate skill and launched a devastating thrust into Barman's thigh, tumbling the giant Turanian warrior from his saddle. As Barman crashed to the earth, Rohham dealt a second deadly blow, thrusting his spear point directly through his foe's back and piercing his vital organs. Dismounting, Rohham gave praise to Yazdan, the Creator, and in vengeance for the murdered prince Siyavash, anointed his face with the fallen enemy's blood. He bound Barman's corpse firmly to his horse's saddle and rode back victorious to the designated hill. With a heart freed from sorrow and radiant with triumph, Rohham lifted his voice in praise for the eternal glory of King Kay Khosrow.

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The Guide
Companion of Epic Lore & Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh
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