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 extended his elbow for the lady to hold. He had grown taller in the past month and almost caught up to full grown males in the world. As Fragrantia hooked her arm with his, the child asked, "Will the wedding be held inside the palace?"

Vertex responded to him before Fragrantia, "Nope, we will be heading to the eastern end of the city, there is an old temple of mercy, where a priestess will be guiding the couple through it."

Valerian was confused, although the reason was explained he still did not know what was the necessity of it. Fragrantia sighed and said, "It is because the temple is a sacred place. The order of mercy forbids violence until it is for self-defense, and they pray to Vita.

It is said that if a marriage or any relationship is made under the eyes of the deity, it will last longer and the people will stay happy."

The Royal Procession (2).