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 slept on the radiant floor for a few hours to recover from the fatigue before he woke up from the knocks on the door. His reaction would have been quicker, but the journey and sleeplessness had made him tired.

There was not a single piece of land where the two people could have rested while traveling for the past few days. He opened the door while yawning, and the person on the other side greeted him with a slight bow and said, "Master Valerian, the Guardian wishes to see you."

Valerian nodded and said, "Yes, give me a moment to put on my shoes."

The acolyte nodded, and Valerian put on his shoes before they left to see the Guardian. He did not know what the person wanted to talk to him about, but he sure wanted to learn more about this human Guardian of the dragons.

The Guardian & The Diversity.