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 and Valerie came to the Altar hall and sat on the benches after greeting the High Priestess. Valerie, the young and naive child, took the initiative and asked, "Your Grace, why did you summon us?"

Solaria smiled and said, "I called you over to have a discussion, child. Valerian, any idea what the discussion might be about?"

Valerian shook his head calmly. He did have some thoughts but thought it best to keep them to himself. Solaria nodded and said, "A decade or so ago, the saintess decided that the order of the mercy will not follow the path of blindness."

Valerie wanted to ask something, but Valerian raised his hand to stop her. Solaria continued while she gazed at the mural of Vita, "The path of blindness was a reference to those who performed merciful actions but, in the end, suffered brutally. It was one incident in the eastern continent that changed everything that we believed in."

Decision & Departure.