The Ontelles Odyssey depicts a struggle involving the power of truth, love, courage, and perseverance of a man that has the ability to change the world and become the king. The basic theme is good versus evil. This portrayed when the protagonist meets two brothers, when that chose the righteous path and the other one chose evil. Ontelles is a mystical world that has two suns. The people of Ontelles are superstitious, they read the stars. For example, the flight of birds can be interpreted as good or bad omens. In order, to prevent “surprises” the people of the village will give lip reverence to the gods. Each human child on Ontelles is required to have their village, …show more content…
However, Tobe despises the traditions, he believes that are too violent and cruel. Tobe shares the story about how his father reacted after his father told him a story about when he was a young warrior and there had been an up rise in a Topan coast village. His father explained in gruesome details about how he tortured the inhabitants. After his father finished telling the story, Tobe asked his father: why are people harsh on the people that rebel. His father reacted by taking a thick stick that was in the camp fire and breaking the stick on Tobe’s on back. Then, his father threatened to kill him if he questions the Ontelles way. On his journey to the capital, Tobe meets Vertunda, the servant of the creator. Vertunda tells Tobe that there is only one God. Vertunda in a sense proves that he is the servant of God by telling Tobe his future. Tobe’s name will change to Zeb and he will become the king of Ontelles, however it will not be an easy journey and Vertunda is supposed to help him with his journey. Vertunda gives Tobe a sword inside a golden sheath. When Tobe drew the sword it doubled in length and the blade was flamed with fire. The sword is unique there is only one in the universe and it belongs to Tobe. The sword freeze the things that it touches. The frozen thing then cracks. The sword only work if Tobe is honest. If the evil attempted to use the sword it would not work. This sword is not …show more content…
Zeb comes to ascertain that this land (Farella), is where he will have the greatest battle throughout his whole journey. He will battle with an evil; a Petrapolis warrior denominated as Castor transpires to be Zeb’s oldest brother and he married his true love that is back home. The battle he fought was fought in inclement weather circumventions, Zeb was able to subjugate Castor. After the battle, Zeb falls insensate because of his injuires that he substained during the battle, also because of lack of slumber. He victuals only to arouse and ascertain that Topo purloined the Flaming Sword of Truth as well half of the sword if the Dark Prince and gives it to the Dark Prince. The Dark Prince disobeyed God and is now attempting to rule the City of