Borogda and the Beast of Jalutovorsk
A long time ago, before even Ulugh the Great ruled over this fine land there existed a fierce creature in the deep forests of Jalutovorsk. Known only as the 'beast' it terrorised the population by ravaging crops, tearing down yurts, maiming horses and killing people. Furthermore it spread messages of religious tolerance, gender equality and racial harmony, this truly was a creature from hell.
The ferocious Beast of Jalutovorsk
Many came seeking to kill the beast and claim the reward that Lord Sekkenda offered for doing so. The greatest swordsmen, the boldest riders, the finest archers. They all failed in the quest for any time that a weapon penetrated the beast it was able to heal itself using a magical ability.
It seemed that none could vanquish it and Jalutovorsk would live forever under its shadow. Then there arrived at Lord Sekkenda's palace a young warrior by the name of Borogda. He explained to the Lord that he wished to destroy this monster. Sekkenda thanked him but warned him against it saying he did not wish to see another brave Tatar sacrifice himself.
Borogda was disappointed but refused to turn away. The next day he valiantly left on his quest to slay the beast. A short while into the forest he came across an old man beside the track. The old man explained he was lost and begged that Borogda give him some bread and guide him home. Borogda being a noble Tatar did so but no sooner had he fed the old man and taken him home than he shape shifted into a dreadful uzbek. Borogda was fast and slew the dreadful monster before it could harm him. After doing so he found several other Tatars locked in the uzbeks cave waiting to be eaten. They thanked Borogda and then gave him a vital piece of advice. The beast and the uzbek were in league together and they had overheard the two talking. In doing so the beast had spoke of his one weak spot, his neck where wounds would not heal.
Borogda thanked them for the help and went on his way. The following day he came across the beast. They fought an epic battle with each sustaining massive injuries, but the beast had the upper hand because of his magical healing powers.
Eventually Borogda using his Tatar cunning and strength made a superhuman move. He climbed a tree and leapt out towards the claws of the beast. Slashing with mighty force his sword cut clean through the beasts neck. It died then and there and at last Jalutovorsk no longer had to fear.
From that day forth beheading has been declared the only righteous way for Tatars to kill evil in whatever form it may take.