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 did not know why the group of people was looking at him with such a gaze, none of the people said anything to him either. They were still in a daze from the music they heard earlier. None of them were familiar with the music and they did not know the wonders it could create.

Fragrantia woke up first and said, "Nothing happened, my child. Come have some food."

Valerian nodded and walked closer to them, he placed his instrument at the side, sat down beside Fragrantia to eat the food, and shared some with the hungry cat as well. The sun went down and the convoy moved again. They were going to reach the imperial palace by the night. The empress told them about some pressing arrangements in the morning.

Royal Procession (1).