The Secret of Byu: Thee’s Hidden Sister 🤍

Before Thee’s miraculous birth in Iragan, her parents, Tarngin and Idayaj, weren’t strangers to hardship or adventure. Years prior, they fled Iragan seeking asylum in Odanam, the land of eternal flame, where volcanic geysers painted the sky with hues of orange and red. Iragan’s soil had grown lean, its harvests faltering, and Tarngin, ever the pragmatist, urged Idayaj to join him in studying Odanam’s fertile, ash-rich land. “The geysers hold secrets,” he’d said, fascinated by how the eruptions enriched the soil with minerals, offering new knowledge to bring back to Iragan. They intended a short stay, but Odanam’s rugged beauty and lessons kept them longer long enough for Idayaj to conceive their first child.

The Birth of Byu✨

Amidst the simmering heat and ashen plains, Idayaj gave birth to Byu, a breathtaking ostrich whose beauty seemed to defy the harshness of her surroundings. Byu emerged with striking features, the feather was white, all white, the eyes that sparkled like polished obsidian, a perfect beak that curved gracefully, smooth feathers shimmering in soft golds and creams, wide wings poised for flight she’d never take, and legs both strong and elegant. She was a marvel, a delicate white flame born in a land of fire. But joy turned to secrecy when Tarngin and Idayaj learned of Odanam's unstable politics. The volcanic eruptions had strained resources, and the ruling council decreed that couples must focus on soil study and halt reproduction to preserve stability. A child, especially one as radiant as Byu, could draw unwanted scrutiny or worse.

A Hidden Life✨

For a year, Tarngin and Idayaj raised Byu in secret, shielding her from prying eyes. They crafted a small nest near a dormant geyser, its warmth cradling her as Idayaj whispered lullabies and Tarngin studied the land. Byu grew quickly, her wide wings fluttering with curiosity and her beautiful legs kicking at the ash. But as their research concluded and Iragan called them home, they faced a heart-wrenching choice. Returning with a baby risked exposing their defiance and Byu to Odanam’s harsh laws. Idayaj’s sister, Rolla, offered a solution. A skilled chef renowned for her breads and pastries in Odanam, Rolla had a gentle soul and a deep love for little ones. With tears and promises, they entrusted Byu to her care, vowing to keep her existence a secret even from Iragan.