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

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Valerian gazed at the number of bandits entering the settlement through wooden gates. Behind the bandits was a wagon, refitted with a barred cage. There were a dozen or so children locked up in the cage. Some sat with their heads buried in their knees while others looked around.

However, Valerian picked up something they all had in common, fear. They all were scared that even their tears ran dry. The young monk sensed Gwen gasp, and he looked at the back of the wagon. A rope was tied to the back of the wagon, and to the other end was a child.

Valerian narrowed his eyes and found that the child was not older than Valerie. His rage began to boil. Gwen said, "Valerian, calm down."

Killing For Mercy.