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

The two men stood in front of Fragrantia and Valerian, they were speaking in a teasing tone. Valerian asked, "How did you bypass the security of the woods?"

The two men glanced at each other and with a sneer, one of them said, "We are dressed as beasts, our heart is that of a beast, do you think that your measly spell can hold us back? A poor child you are."

Fragrantia said, "What they mean is that they have acted like wild beasts for such a long time that in essence they have become beasts, do not look at their human skeleton. The protection spell can only keep out humans not marked by me. Beasts can move in freely."

Valerian understood, and the man on the other side said, "Indeed, we are the beasts, and you know what beasts do when you hurt one of them?"

Fragrantia said, "Can you give up the theatrics, why are you here?"

Treasure?