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

Taya heard Valerian's words, and she gasped. She looked around and asked cautiously, "Do you think this was done deliberately?"

Valerian shook his head and asked, "I need more information about that young child. Such as, when did the blessing awaken?"

Taya thought covering all the bases first was wise, and she said, "That child only awakened a few moons ago. Surprisingly, it happened when the women happened to be picking up herbs. When we asked the child what she could see, she told us it was light magic. I did not think it would cause a problem."

Valerian nodded and said with a thoughtful expression, "I think this particular basket of herbs happened to be gathered by that child?"

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