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 sighed and gently pulled out the chain from around Valerian's neck. She pointed at the pendant in her palm and asked, "Does this look familiar to you?"

Azula tried to recall and said, "I have seen this before but I cannot remember where."

The Empress then took out the chain around her neck and the pendant appeared in front of Azula. The former said, "They are not coincidently the same, because these were carved by your grandfather personally."

Azula was shocked, and asked, "How is this possible?"

The two ladies, one young, one old, began to talk about their past. Mostly it included the time Fragrantia spent with her sister, Flos. They did not realize that Valerian had woken up and he was listening to the bitter sweet tales of his mother with a faint smile on his face.

Resolved.