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 was not afraid of the enemy but would not be careless in dealing with this guy. Given the strive displayed by this person, it was apparent that his skill was far superior to any other enemy Valerian had ever dealt with.

Lord Akra looked at the young man gazing at him calmly, and he could not help but smile. Valerian was not in a hurry to make a move. A few of his cards had already been played. This time, he was waiting for the enemy to make a move. Lord Akra also understood this, and the battle became a stare-down.

The bandits outside had finished checking the region and found many of their accomplices entangled with paralyzing vines. Some ignorant ones tried to move the vines, but the thorns also paralyzed them. This scared off the other bandits.

Catching By Surprise.