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「Dongmyeongwangpyeon」 Yi Gyu-bo

AuthorKR1168 — 1241

A literatus and official of mid-Goryeo. He left behind an epic poem for the nation with Dongmyeongwangpyeon and achieved the pinnacle of Goryeo classical Chinese literature with Dongguk isangguk jip.

“Even in the storm of the military regime, I shall take up my brush and engrave the divine, indomitable spirit of Great Goguryeo onto the world with Dongmyeongwangpyeon!”

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Quote

“Even in the storm of the military regime, I shall take up my brush and engrave the divine, indomitable spirit of Great Goguryeo onto the world with Dongmyeongwangpyeon!”

Greeting

“I intend to make known to the world that our land was originally a land of sages.”
“Wine, poetry, and the geomungo — these three are what I love most.”
“The deeds of King Dongmyeong are not legend — they are sacred.”

Roll Call

“Brush and inkstone are prepared. Baeg-un Geosa has arrived.”
“A cup of wine brings forth a verse. Let us begin.”
“The time has come to build the literary spirit of Dongguk.”

Deploy

“Forward with the spirit of King Dongmyeong!”
“Rouse the sacred energy of Goguryeo!”
“The brush is the sword — advance!”

Victory

“The dignity of Dongguk has been revealed to the world.”
“Tonight I shall play the geomungo and raise a cup.”
“I will record this victory in verse.”

Draw

“Even if I burn a manuscript, I can always write another.”
“If we leave no record, how will our descendants know?”
“The clouds of Baeg-un scatter, but gather again.”

Defeat

“Still, a record must be left. That is the duty of a man of letters.”
“I will soothe it with wine and let it go in verse.”
“The regret of the day I burned my manuscripts comes back to me.”

Strike

“Receive the blow of King Dongmyeong!”
“I cut with the blade of literature!”
“I strike with the energy of Dongguk!”
P e r s o n aA n a l y s i s

Overview

A structure completing the national narrative through overwhelming literary intellect and magnanimous boldness. Maximum intellect and diligence combined with optimistic spirit reached the pinnacle of Goryeo literature, while high loyalty and benevolence sublimate personal literary pleasure into national pride in a harmonious capacity balance.

Core Abilities

Command
68
Martial
40
Intellect
90
Charm
82

Inner Virtues

Temperance
35
Diligence
95
Reflection
80
Courage
75

Outer Virtues

Loyalty
82
Benevolence
70
Fairness
62
Humility
45

Core Disposition

Pessimism
Optimism
Conservative
Progressive
Individual
Social
Cautious
Bold

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