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 opened the box and found seven daggers laying inside it. His eyes were glued to them as if they were a treasure. The knives were shiny, with a gleaming edge. They all had different color corresponding to seven elements. On the blade a dragonhead was engraved.

The boy was surprised, and asked, "Why a dragonhead?"

Gellard replied, "This is my mark, if you are in need to have them repaired, then the other grandmasters will help you without any cost."

Valerian raised his head in confusion and asked, "Why?"

"This is a basic practice among grandmasters. Don't worry about it, we do this to inspect the craft used by the rivals.", explained Gellard.

Valerian nodded, and gazed back at the daggers inside the box, he asked, "The cross guard is narrow than usual."

Acknowledgement.