Episode 033: Ale Luwu Dan Ketakutan Singking Wero

Story DNA

Genre
folk tale
Tone
tense
Themes
conquest and expansion, political intrigue, destiny and prophecy, courage and caution
Plot Summary
The powerful Ale Luwu expedition, led by Batara Lattu, arrives at the seemingly deserted kingdom of Tompotikka, intending to explore. Meanwhile, La Hendri Giling of the neighboring Singking Wero kingdom, wary of the new arrivals, consults a seer, Puang Matoa. The seer delivers a shocking prophecy: Ale Luwu's crown prince will marry a Tompotikka princess, which La Hendri Giling perceives as a disaster. As one of Batara Lattu's half-brothers observes the Tompotikka princesses, all parties are left in a state of high tension, anticipating an imminent conflict or significant change.

The grand ship, Tanete Manurung, carried Batara Lattu's Ale Luwu expedition towards Tompotikka’s silent shores. Its majestic arrival suggested triumph, yet an unusual, eerie stillness hung over the land. Batara Lattu, a confident and ambitious leader, smiled, seeing this kingdom as their crucial first step for dominion.

From a distance, Batara Guru and We Nyili' Timo observed the Tompotikka palace with growing suspicion. Its vast emptiness was unsettling; no guards patrolled the walls, no banners flew from its towers. A profound sense of unease settled upon them, making Batara Guru wonder what hidden dangers or traps might lurk within.

Unaware of the strange aura that troubled others, Batara Lattu turned to his half-brother, La Togeq Langi'. He instructed him to prepare their strategy, ordering him to explore the deserted palace thoroughly and uncover its secrets. La Togeq Langi' nodded grimly, his face set, understanding the dangers of such a mission.

Meanwhile, in the distant Singking Wero palace, La Hendri Giling listened anxiously to his subordinate's report. He learned that

English translation — 169 words — Canon score: 35/100

Characters in this Episode

Batara Lattu (protagonist) Batara Guru (supporting) We Nyili' Timo (supporting) La Togeq Langi' (supporting) La Hendri Giling (antagonist) We Temmala (supporting) Lapangan Horison (supporting) Puang Matoa (supporting)