Tychon: Oedipus The King

Long ago, when the world was new, there lived a king that ruled over a vast, magnificent kingdom. The outskirts were full of vegetation that had as many colors as the rainbow. The king of these lands was named Tychon Irx, but sadly he was selfish. Tychon had all the food, and riches for himself. He enslaved many of his citizens to tend to his precious plants, and he only payed them when he wanted to. He even made them pay to eat the fruit that grew on the trees. And leaving the kingdom wasn’t an option for these poor souls, Tychon had an army 10,000 men strong.
One day, the citizens became so angered at the way King Tychon was treating them, that they came to him, and demanded that he let them be free.
“Let us go! Stop having us pay for the Earth’s food!” they shouted, over and over. Of course, Tychon refused, and told them he would never free them. The people of his kingdom started to pray to their goddess, Desserae. They prayed that she

would soften his heart, and see how many of his citizens were starving, for they could not pay the price of food. Soon all you could hear in the streets of this kingdom where the sound of pleading, and weeping.
Desserae heard these cries, and came down in the form of an elderly ragged fortune teller. In disguise she came to Tychon with a lustrous crystal globe and told him his fortune.
“Once your people are free, you also will be. Once your heart is warmed, happiness will form.” Desserae said.
“Silly, old woman!” Tychon screeched, “I will treat to my people as they are and a low-life like you can’t change that!” He stood up and pointed towards the door, “Leave with your pesky prophecies, and never come back!” And so, Desserae shuffled out of the room with no sign of emotion on her face. After Desserae left, Tychon sank back onto his throne, considering what the fortune teller had said. “Happiness? I have all the riches in the world, how could I not be any happier than I already am?” he roared.
The next day, Desserae came to Tychon again in her disguise.

The king glanced at her as she stepped inside the room,
“It’s you again…” Tychon muttered.
Desserae just looked up at the king, and started speaking, “Put your greed in a jar, before it gets too far. Your riches will turn to dust without any sign of lust...” Tychon laughed, “Now you’re threatening me? Nevertheless lies can’t make me change my ways, for I, Tychon am the richest man in this land!” Desserae shook her head at the king, “Heed me Tychon, and you will live a better and more fulfilled life.” she said. Tychon chuckled, “I swear upon Desserae that if you come back tomorrow I will have you executed in front of everyone.”
Desserae’s calm facade broke down as Tychon finished his remark. A gold light came from Desserae as she transformed into her true self. Blinded by the light Tychon covered his eyes. Seconds later Tychon opened his eyes, revealing Desserae in her true form. She was donned in a golden dress, and had beauty inconceivable to the simple

mind.
“Tychon, I have tried to warn you of the consequences, and continued to threaten to execute me? For offending me, and not nourishing your citizens you will be ultimately punished. Your kingdom will turn into a formidable land of sand.” said Desserae. “Oh my lord, if you told me it was you I would’ve changed.” the king pleaded with wide eyes. “Farewell, Tychon.” Desserae sighed. She then left in another flash of light.
From that day on, the citizens of Tychon’s kingdom were leaving as they saw the dangers of the curse, from the trees to the buildings to the smallest vase, the kingdom’s glory was turning into sand. Creating what the citizens called a desert, in the memory of who had freed them.