Zaiszuk and The Dark Pit
Zaiszuk and The Dark Pit is a cautionary folklore tale oftentimes told to young goblin children. The story revolves around Zaiszuk, a young and arrogant goblin who chose to not heed the warnings of his elders, and met his untimely demise. The primary morale behind the story is to show children there is consequences for hasty actions, and the importance of following the wisdom of those before you.
There once was a young goblin named Zaisuk,
Who found himself in a bit of bad luck.
He thought himself the bravest, smartest, and most quick,
He wanted to prove he could preform just about any trick.
Despite the warnings of his mother and father he set out for the Pit,
To stand on the edge, prove his courage, valor and grit.
But when he got to the edge, his leg did slip,
Into the darkness, he did trip.
End of end, he dropped into the chasm,
The shadow now has him,
Falling forever, into the black,
His only wish? That he brought a snack.
Summary
The story is a short one about a young goblin named Zaiszuk wanting to prove his bravery by standing close to the edge of The Dark Pit on the island of Unlo. Despite his parents warning, he falls into the endless pit, never reaching the bottom, and falling for all eternity, wishing he had at least a snack.
Historical Basis
The Dark Pit has always been a source of mystery for the Unloian people. It is believed by the citizens that the Pit goes on forever, and those that fall in will never reach the bottom. Geologists say this claim is apocryphal, however they do not have a clear estimate on how deep the pit is. The fear of falling in has generated a great deal of stories and myths, but the tale of Zaiszuk is certainly the most popular.
Spread
Zaiszuk and The Dark Pit is a story known by most goblins throughout the isles, with the story most likely originating from the Unloian town of Vat, which is the closest settlement to The Dark Pit. It is a story, amongst many, that has been collected into Trimm's Fairy Tales, a children's book popular all throughout the Isles.
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