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==Myths== | ==Myths== | ||
[[File:ElvioDePardo.jpg|thumb|Elvio De Pardo as Baron of Guiso and Alférez Mayor of the king.]] | |||
'''The Leopardslayer''' | |||
''<blockquote>In Sarpedon's valleys, where shadows dwell, A tale of courage, we're here to tell, Of Elvio De Pardo, a sheriff bold, Whose valorous deeds, in songs are told. | |||
A leopard prowled, with eyes aflame, Striking fear, leaving hearts in shame, Under a lord's rule, of Castro Brine, Dark menace reigned, a chilling sign. | |||
"Elvio!" they cried, "our guardian be, End this terror, set our spirits free!" Armed with resolve and a heart of stone, He embarked on a quest, the leopard to dethrone.</blockquote>'' | |||
The '''Tale of The Leopardslayer''' is present in different versions as an epic poem of the Castro Brine age. It tells that in the lush valleys of Sarpedon, under the rule of a minor lord of the Castro Brine family, scribes wrote of a menace that began to haunt the inhabitants. A relentless leopard, with fur ''as golden as the sun and spots dark like the night'', emerged from the shadows to wreak havoc upon the lands. Its ferocious raids and stealthy attacks left the village in a perpetual state of fear. As terror spread throughout the village, the lord sought the aid of his most trusted and resourceful ''alguacil'', Elvio De Pardo. Known for his cunning and fearless disposition, Elvio was entrusted with the daunting task of putting an end to the leopard's reign of terror. He delved deep into the heart of the valleys, navigating dense jungles and treacherous landscapes in pursuit of the fearsome leopard. | |||
Day after day, Elvio followed the leopard's tracks, encountering danger at every turn. The path was fraught with challenges, and the leopard's cunning nature made it a relentless adversary. Yet, driven by duty and determination, Elvio pressed forward, his resolve unshaken. | |||
In a climactic showdown that resonated through the valley, Elvio faced the leopard head-on. A battle of strength, cunning, and sheer will ensued. With each move, Elvio anticipated the leopard's strikes, countering with unwavering determination. As the final clash resounded, it was Elvio who emerged victorious, having outsmarted the fearsome predator. | |||
Word of Elvio's triumph spread swiftly throughout the village, and a wave of relief and celebration swept through the inhabitants. The minor lord, grateful for Elvio's heroism, bestowed upon him the lands that had once been plagued by the leopard's reign of terror. The image of the defeated leopard became a symbol of triumph over adversity and a testament to Elvio's indomitable spirit. | |||
By this myth it is said that the House of De Pardo was born from this legacy of bravery, its members forever honored for their ancestor's valorous act of protecting the village. The defeated leopard, once a symbol of fear, transformed into an emblem of courage and resilience. The coat of arms of the House of De Pardo bore the figure of a leopard, a reminder of their ancestral hero and their dedication to defending the realm against any challenge. | |||
==From Barons to Kings== | ==From Barons to Kings== | ||
==Family Tree== | ==Family Tree== | ||