Introduction to the Ọgọ́rin
In the world of Aiyesa, magic is might, and might is medicine. No magic possesses more allure than the Ọgọ́rin Odù and it’s deeply coveted knowledge of elemental medicine. Rumors of this great medicine began in Aiyesa’s 5th age. During Kosoba, an age of strife born from the ruins of great dynasties, peculiar figures stood against the unforgiving currents of Aiyesa. These figures carried with them mysteries with which they overcame fabled odds. The Ọgọ́rin Odù is said to be an encrypted collection of scripts that document the essence of those who wrestled with fate and were rewarded with eternal medicine.
In my humble translations of these scripts from their native tongue, I Alálàdé, cannot assess the accuracy of what is written, nor uphold any claims of a reverential source, but as the grace of heaven allows, they will hereby be documented.
Introduction;
From all came 8, as Tripaths. Together they were the 9.
No action is made without them.
All thought is formed within them.
From 8 came 24, as Dipaths. Together they were 33.
Their wisdom comes only to the mute. It is heard only by the deaf, and seen only by the blind. It is never created, only borrowed for a time.
From 24 came 32, as Monopaths. Together they were 65.
Their means of salvation are known, discerned by the heavens alone.
From 32 came 16, as Somapaths, and all together numbered 81.
Should any Somapath seek truth, let their ears first be seared shut, and their eyes plucked out. Let their tongue be destroyed for good, to guard beauty from all falsehood.
May pneumation forever abound.
Ase.
This short introduction will be followed by translations of the first set of manuscripts. The Somapathic 16.
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