Wo Long, known as the Blindfolded Boy and the last fallen prince of the once mighty dynasty, was believed to be a symbol of misfortune and a sign of legacy slowly withering away.
Wo Long was born in the sprawling imperial city at the height of the dynasty in 34 BC and belonged to a noble family of high standing. However, Wo Long was born blind, and in those days, such conditions were perceived to be a sign of misfortune and bad luck. As a result, Wo Long’s father and family were humiliated and ostracized from society, and eventually were stripped of their titles and all their assets.
As soon as Wo Long came of age, he was trained in a range of martial arts to become a warrior, only for his purposes never to occur. Soon enough, the ruling dynasty was overthrown, with Wo Long’s family promptly executed and their estates appropriated. The now orphaned Wo Long had his eyes bound in white bandages whilst he was cast out on his own with nothing but his blindfold to protect him.
Whilst out and about, Wo Long learned to settle disputes and teach the way of justice, earning him the title of the Blindfolded Boy and establishing the urban legend of him being able to perceive the truth in any situation. The story of his plight has been used ever since as a parable reminding the people of their duty to justice and fairness against all odds.
Wo Long’s legacy today is that of an honorific figure of courage and justice and is revered as such, even after millennia of the once mighty dynasty being forgotten. The significance of his story lies in its symbolism, featuring themes of justice and perseverance, even in the face of adversity.
Wo Long was a symbol of hope and an example of bravery and strength in the face of adversity. The legacy of the Blindfolded Boy of the once-sized Wo Long Fallen Dynasty still lives on, and remains a reminder of the power of justice amidst hardship.