The Tale of Gagana, the Miraculous Bird
Ivan, a young hero from a small village, sets out on his quest after hearing the elders speak of the mystical Alatyr stone, which grants wisdom and power to its possessor.
She leads him to a hidden glade, where the Alatyr stone lies, glowing with an otherworldly light.
At the center of the glade, the Alatyr stone stands on a pedestal of entwined roots and vines.
Gagana, with her iron beak and copper claws, touches the Alatyr stone and bestows upon Ivan its wisdom and power.
With the wisdom and power of the Alatyr stone, Ivan returns to his homeland.
Phoenix
It resides on the mythical Buyan Island, often appearing in incantations and guarding the mystical stone Alatyr alongside Garafena the snake.
This bird was no ordinary creature, for she had an iron beak and copper claws, and she guarded the sacred stone Alatyr alongside Garafena the snake.
One day, a brave young hero named Ivan set out on a quest to find the legendary Alatyr stone, which was said to grant great wisdom and power to those who possessed it.
Guided by tales of the miraculous bird, Ivan knew that finding Gagana was his only hope of reaching the Alatyr.
"Great Gagana, miraculous bird of Buyan, I seek the Alatyr stone to bring wisdom and peace to my people.
Complete three tasks, and the Alatyr stone shall be yours."
The miraculous bird was pleased and led him to the Alatyr stone, glowing with an otherworldly light.
Grateful and filled with newfound knowledge, Ivan returned to his homeland, where he used the wisdom of the Alatyr to bring prosperity and peace to his people.