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

On the floor, at the spot where Fortuna should have been, stood a silver cat. Valerian was surprised, he had no idea how to explain this. He cast a gaze at Fragrantia, who stood there smiling at him. She said, "Yes, this was the trick I mentioned."

Valerian asked, "This is her innate magic?"

Fragrantia shook her head and said, "Dragons had two blessings, either an innate skill, for example, brute force, or they have innate magic. It is rare for them to have both blessings. This is mentioned in the book. Calm down first."

Valerian sighed and found that he was a bit too agitated, he calmed his mind and said, "The book mentions, that the physical capabilities of a dragon are called innate skills, while magical capabilities are called innate magic.

Pride.