THE_WORDSMITH

In this world, some say, the truth and the legends are the same. One such legend belonged to the protagonist, Valerian.

Valerian was an orphan, a boy blessed with a beautiful face, and everyone around him, could not help but want to play with him, till one day a prophet passing through their town pronounced him to be cursed. 

Since that day, the destiny of the boy seemed to have changed completely, he was shunned by everyone around him, and the gazes that were earlier filled with love and affection, now brimmed with disgust and hatred. 

The constant shunning and humiliation made the cheerful child grow up to be bitter and inexpectant. On his seventh birthday, things changed once again. 

This time, it was not the people around him who went through a change, but himself. As he grew up, Valerian became a legend in his own sense. 

The people sang of a boy, who could not speak, they shed tears for a boy, who could not grieve. He came from nowhere yet he was known everywhere. 

Would you like to know this legend? A story where a curse can become a blessing? A story of sacrifice, betrayal, determination, and secrets.

Valerian, The Legendary

Unknown to the fact that he almost died, Valerian spent the night sleeping on the boulder, he was not afraid, partly because of his ignorance, and partly because he was surrounded by the beasts. 


The sun came up on the horizon and the people moved again. The warriors were able to sleep in shifts during the later hours of the night. Valerian sat with Quies as the coachman and held the reins. He could interact with the beasts and they trusted him. 


The speed of the convoy was faster and they were moving ahead of schedule. One afternoon when they all stopped to have lunch, Azula asked, "Valerian, are they all fine? Can they keep up with this speed?" 


Her question was for the beasts. She was worried about the speeding up a bit too much and exhausted themselves. The boy replied, 'Rest assured, Your Highness, they are not so fragile.' 


Within City.