False Aslan Affair
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The False Aslan affair (Narnian-year 2555) was a major conspiracy that became a national crisis in the Kingdom of Narnia, leaving the country greatly unprepared for a surprise invasion by the Calormene forces.
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[edit] Beginning
The idea of impersonating Aslan was concocted by the ape Shift, when he discovered along with the donkey Puzzle the skin of a wild lion in Cauldron Pool. Shift, being the smarter one, persuaded Puzzle to put on the lionskin and allow himself to be exhibited to other Narnians as Aslan by Shift. Shift began using his position as "Aslan's" spokesperson to gain position and power in the crumbling world of Narnia.
[edit] The Consequences
The Calormene Empire took full advantage of this time which the Narnians call their second "dark age". They invaded Narnia with the help of the ape Shift. Soon, Narnian trees were being cut down, thus killing many of the Dryads. One came running to King Tirian for help, but died right away, due to the fact that her tree was felled. All this began with the ape wanting control over Narnia's weak population.
[edit] End
The end of the affair came when the Eustace Scrubb and Jill Pole intervene with the help of the overthrown Narnian king, Tirian. Soon, the real Aslan reveals himself and all is laid to rest. However, to please some of the bistanders, Aslan calls on the god Tash who then carries a bistander off. All then is at peace.
All this eventually leads up to Aslan destroying Narnia to bring its inhabitants to a better place, Aslan's Land
[edit] Participants
- Shift, the ape mastermind
- The Tisroc, leader of the Calormenes and co-conspirator
- Puzzle, the unwitting accomplice, dressed up as the "False" Aslan
- Rishda Tarkaan A relative of the Tisroc who was helping him take over Narnia.
[edit] Notes
- Lewis' creation of this plot-line may have been inspired by the Aesop's fable, in which a donkey dresses up in a lion skin.
| False Aslan affair | |
|---|---|
| Narnian-year: | 2555 |
| Previous Conflict: | Fall of Underland |
| Next Conflict: | Calormene Conquest |
