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

Fragrantia walked outside the room with strong strides. She was wearing a white gown dress, her hair covering her back like a shawl. She wore high heels, echoing through the silent corridors. Behind her, Azula and Valerian followed. They might have a sense of presence, but the aura radiated from the Empress made them pale in comparison. 


Azula gazed at the warriors at the door and said, "Why are you two standing here in a daze? Will you not follow my mother?" 


The guards woke up from her daze and followed in a hurry. They did not understand why the empress left her lodgings, she has been confined inside ever since she was disfigured. They did not dare to question her, because even if she was disfigured, she was still the empress and her strength did not originate from the support of the Emperor, but from herself. 


Inside the Palace.