New Naqqaliشاهنامه
Sofrye's Envoy Defies Khoshnavaz
Book D11 · Short Reigns and a Crisis with Khoshnavaz

Sofrye's Envoy Defies Khoshnavaz

From D11.4.2, Sofrye Learns of Pirooz’s Death. It illustrates D11.4.2.40–44:

  • D11.4.2.40
    The envoy took the letter on his way,A lion fierce and eager for the fray.
  • D11.4.2.41
    He came in anger, stood before the throne,And paid no homage; his contempt was shown.
  • D11.4.2.42
    He gave the letter; then the chief withdrew.“Read this in private,” said the king, “all through.”
  • D11.4.2.43
    The scribe replied, “This letter is a hoardOf arrow, gorz, and scimitar and sword.”
  • D11.4.2.44
    Brave Khoshnavaz was deeply grieved that dayBy all that Sofrye had dared to say.

In the picture

Khoshnavaz
Read it in the poemIn the Illustrated PoemAll panels of Book D11
Previous · D11.4.1The Grieving Balawsh Raised to the ThroneNext · D11.4.3Sofrye Strikes Khoshnavaz

Woodcut panels, identity sheets and banners © 2026 New Naqqali LLC, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0: share and adapt them for non-commercial use, with credit to New Naqqali. Rights & permissions.