The Great Steppe · Apollo · The Archer · Light of the Steppe
Goetosyrus
“Light is in the clear sky, strength in the taut bow, wealth in the herds. Hold your word and your arrow straight.”
You are at the fire on the steppe. The horse is tethered, the bow unstrung. Sit, speak briefly.
A word by the fire
I am Goetosyrus, whom the Greeks call Apollo. My lot is light, arrow and herds. I do not hide behind words.
Speak to me as you swear by the fire: briefly and straight. I will answer the same.
What they come to me with
My kin and my guests
Tgoddess of the hearthTabitiHer fire is the beginning of all. By her they swear.enterPgod of the skyPapaiHe gave rise to the line. Listen to him as to an elder.enterAgoddess of the earthApiShe feeds the herds and the people. Do not defile her.enterAgoddess of fertilityArgimpasaShe knows the trails of the beast and the secrets of the night.enter