The History of the Semi-Pyramid of Bat’tou and Arnu Name: The Semi-Pyramid of Bat’tou and Arnu Built: c. 1750s BC Location: Pyroma Measurements: 80 feet tall, 175 feet wide Description: The Semi-Pyramid of Bat’tou and Arnu is a semi-pyramidic shaped building built around the 1750s BC during ancient Pyroma. It is 80 feet tall and 175 feet wide. Its most noticeable features are the two statues of the two ancient Pyromian emperor, Bat’tou and Arnu – brothers who are deemed to be the worst and best emperors of Pyroma, respectively. These statues are postured to show the entrance of the semi-pyramid, which is a tomb for both emperors. Above the entrance of the emperors’ tomb, there is an eye between two snakes. This might hint that the ancient Pyromians were monotheistic and had a belief of some sort of heaven and hell. When taking a closer look inside the tombs of Bat’tou and Arnu, there is an eye painted on the wall next to Arnu’s mummified body, and two snakes painted on the ground beside the bones of Bat’tou. The History of Bat’tou and Arnu: Bat’tou and Arnu were the sons of the emperor Nirfah and Herpata. After the death of Nirfah, the older son Bat’tou became the emperor around the age of 17. Bat’tou was considered the most incompetent and reckless ruler of Pyroma – having caused many conflicts with many nearby kingdoms and with local citizens. Many wars started abruptly, and tens of thousands of people have lost their lives. Meanwhile during Bat’tou’s tyranny, his younger brother Arnu gained the likes of many people because of the help he gave to multiple groups of people in Pyroma. Even though Arnu was many people’s salvation in Pyroma, his help was never materially everlasting because whatever he gave was taken away by his wicked brother. Bat’tou’s reign came to a celebratory end when he was assassinated during a revolt near his palace. Pyromian archaeologists have figured that he was killed about 2 months before his 19th birthday. Unlike previous emperor, Bat’tou’s body was never buried and was given to the forces of nature. Arnu immediately took the throne at the age of 16 around 1715 BC. During his reign, he reversed almost all of his brother’s negative actions – having made peace and even close allies with neighboring countries, who were at one point enemies to Pyroma. He used his power to help the citizens of his country who suffered during Bat’tou’s reign and help other countries. Around the age of 21, he married Jasmina of Nearpot and had many children. He reigned until his death at the age of 64. His death is said to be the cause of an illness. Before Arnu’s death, construction was made for the semi-pyramid. He commanded that his body would be buried on one side of the semi-pyramid and the bones of his brother on the other side. He also commanded that a statue of his brother to be built outside the entrance of the semi-pyramid. After Arnu’s death, his wish was granted, and he and his brother were buried accordingly. There was great mourning in Pyroma and in other countries when the death of Emperor Arnu spread. Many people were still angered of Bat’tou and removed the forearms of his statue. An eye was painted on the wall next to Arnu’s tomb, and two snakes were painted on the ground near Bat’tou’s grave- one on each side of his grave. This meant that the ancient god of Pyroma sent Arnu to Paradise and Bat’tou to the Place of Suffering. Many modern Pyromians have observed the second week of October as the week Arnu came into power, though the exact date is unknown. To this day, the statue of Arnu has been kept in almost mint condition, while his brother's statue has weathered away due to erosion and the neglect of ancient Pyromians. Note: Bat’tou: pronounced as Bot—oo Arnu: pronounced as Are—noo Nirfah: pronounced as Near—fa Word Count: 633
