Chang Gao

**Chang Gao** (born November 7, 1946 AT) is a farmer who lives in southern Siangwaan. He is Dok Saau's owner, and Chang Shong's father.

## History

His father, Chang Dok, was a member of the Order of Zeuk Kiu. He used to be a farmer, but after his father was killed by a ghost, he joined the Order to kill the ghost. In 1940 AT, his father led a squad to capture the leader of an alien raid, forcing his enemies to surrender. Chang Dok also gathered some wealth from his reward in quickly defeating the alien raid, and he used it to build a stable to keep his neighbours' horses.

Chang Gao was the younger brother of two sons, the other being Chang Bakchang. While his older brother moves to the capital Ei Ka with much of their father's wealth, he remains in the farm to take care of his horses. In 1969, he met the painter Kuruso Dirimejo at a cafe, as he and his wife used to visit the town for its history of fighting the undead and aliens. Both men became friends, who celebrated their friendship with a calligraphy painting. When their eldest sons were born, each man gave his friend a calligraphy painting.

He used to be a jousting expert for three years, from 1980 to 1983, until he quit to take care of his neighbours' horses. He then trained his son, Chang Shong, to become a jousting champion like him: if not surpassing him and becoming the star of the nation, the fruit of many years of jousting matches on the television.

Chang Shong later adopted Dok Saau from a pet store, as he needed another horse to plough his fields and pull his cart. At the same time, he also use Dok Saau to train his son for Uorimon Faire. When he noticed that Dok Saau started writing in sentences to him, he tried to stop his neighbours from noticing this at first, fearing that it might attract unwelcome attention to his beloved steed. Nonetheless, he accepted the ensuing fame after Dok Saau became famous.

At Uorimon Faire, he and his son won prizes, but Dok Saau's translator-horn was badly-affected by a small fly-like robot. The farmer spent a while taking care of his horse as he tried to fix his headpiece, only to meet Khozganoz, Dok Saau's foster father and rescuer, who told him Dok Saau's true origins as a tormented animal. When the Wannaenids abducted Dok Saau, Chang Shong led his son and his friends to rescue the unicorn. They were joined by several youths, who wanted to fight the Wannaenid raiders who set up a base to the south of Lao Yukging.

## Personality

Chang Gao is hardworking and frank. He also likes to make friends.

## Relationships

Chang Dok and Chang Lieh are his father and mother. His older brother is Chang Bakchang, later Yao Bakchang.

His wife is Chang Mai, and their children are Chang Shong (son), Chang Yau, and Chang Lai (daughters).

He loves his unicorn Dok Saau like a son, as he pitied his past when his previous owners told him that he was rescued from abusive people.

One of his friends, Yüen Lok, took care of his horses when he was away. Another friend of his is Kuruso Dirimejo, a blonde painter from the nearby town of Gwai Yuen.

## Gallery

Chang Gao on his steed, Dok Saau.Chang Gao in jousting armour.Chang Gao is happy that his only son loves jousting, so he gladly taught him to be a champion.Chang Gao bringing his son to a holiday in Josol.
## Trivia

* In Chinese, his name would be "昌高".
* Due to the undead spirits that haunt his region, he always carries a spinel knife to defend himself. Most inhabitants of the southern lands, even down to the youngest boys and girls, carry spinel knives as protective talismans.
* Chang Gao was supposed to avoid the stereotypes about Chinese fathers, so the author made him into a more relaxed parent. Although he allowed Chang Shong to do almost anything he wanted (unless if it involved crimes like gang violence), he happily encouraged his son to take up jousting, his career.
* Chang Gao was also inspired by Wenwu from the Shang Chi film.