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 stood before Sophos. Looking at him anxiously, the old dragon said, "Young Divinus, you are looking forward to it."

The young man replied, "I would have come to you after the trial ended, Elder. But, unfortunately, Fortuna stopped me in the name of rest. She said that you have not been out of your cavern for a long time, and thus you had a lot of things to look after."

Sophos nodded and said, "Yes, it is true that I have not been able to leave my cave ever since my son passed away. The grief in my heart was so intense that I could not get myself to come out and look at the world.

I am blessed with the magic to heal and purify. Yet, when my son passed away, I could not do anything about it. Then my daughter-in-law also followed in his footsteps. The feeling of helplessness is the toughest shackle in the world."

Misericordia.