The sharpness of ukkilized "Barung and Kalis" reached the flesh and bones of the colonizers. They are the bearers of these metal weapons, forged in fire and hammered to perfection. These warriors of valor were never debased in defending "agama" (Faith), "hula" (land), and "bangsa" nation. The Tausug proverb reflective of courage, "Misan muti in bukug, ayaw in tikud tikud" (never run from a fight) has been written in Luntar Sug. The Luntar was known as the ancient writing system of the Tau Sug. Luntar was believed to have been used in writing poetry, individual and personal historical accounts and biographies