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

Valerian wanted to mount on a horse or a wraith, but Fragrantia asked him to get on the carriage. This carriage was different than the one used by Azula. This carriage had better sound isolation and much more comfort than the other one. Also, the space inside seemed to be bigger than the outside.


Fragrantia noticed the child looking around with a calm gaze, but the flickering curiosity about the aspects of this carriage in his eyes could not be hidden from her. It could be said that Valerian was too focused for his age, however, the innate characteristics of a child were something that could not be defied or completely controlled by him.


Fragrantia said, "This carriage is enchanted. You will learn about this in the academy, there are a lot of things about magic that are not public, or cannot be accessed by anyone."


Her tone was calm and light, Valerian nodded and asked, 'Your Excellency about the thing you said earlier?'


Why?