A Tale of Danaw: Esperanza
Peace in the Sultanate of Danaw was almost impossible to achieve until the Datu of Banga, Datu Da'ud, came and fought amongst the other powerful clans. He brought along with him the knights who carried the blessings of Arimaonga.
Arimaonga, a lion-like beast living in the skies, had fallen in love with the light of the moon. He then tried to chase Hela, the goddess of the moon, in hopes of marrying her. However, she refused him each time until he got angry and tried to swallow the moon. The war between Hela and Arimaonga has begun since then.
For Agods who are graced by Hela, serving Sultan Da'ud and his people would have not become a dilemma if only they were not blessed by Arimaonga. Because of the ongoing war between the goddess and the beast, Sultan Da'ud has ordered the persecution of the Agods with the excuse that they are white witches and could maneuver magic against humanity.
The Agods were forced to leave. They fled to a desolate island and have never engaged themselves with Sultan Da'ud and his people since.
A few years later, unbeknownst to the Agods and the people of Danaw, a child was given birth by an Agod.
And the father was no other than Sultan Da'ud.
