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 received an earful from Fragrantia before he managed to calm her down. He had to tell her that the reason for his travel was to get Fortuna to a secret place of the dragonkin. The empress calmed down a bit and told him about the war breaking out on the borders of Sapientia and Valkyria. She asked him to come back sooner.

She was worried that the child was inexperienced in the situation of war and did not want him to meet any misfortunate event. Valerian did not create a ruckus and agreed to her words. He said that he will be back in seven days. Fragrantia wanted to rebuke him but this was indeed the fastest time possible.

The distance between the two empires was not small. After communicating with Valerian, Fragrantia eased a little, and then she went to deal with the issues of her family. Meanwhile, the entire palace was rumbling with movement.

War.