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 and Fragrantia spent a night in the battlemage tower and the next morning, the two were off to the imperial capital, it was the first prince's wedding. Fragrantia asked the old man personally to allow Valerian a week off to attend the ceremonies as the brother of the prince.

The old man was reluctant but Fragrantia pressured him by saying that Valerian had won him honor by doing so well in the assessment and he should learn to reward his students. This statement calmed the old man, and the empress finally managed to get Valerian out of the academy.

Before departing, he did not forget to pay a visit to his music teacher, Lilian.  The lady was humbled by his gesture and the wish he made, which literally made him the hero of the commoners. To show her gratitude, they all decided to give away the most expensive Filum Vita.

Valerian wanted to reject but Fragrantia said, "You should accept gratitude with grace. Or you will be hurting their emotions."

What Happened?