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

The goddess's voice echoed through the mural, and the vision was recorded in the image stone. The people were surprised, and the warriors were already kneeling. The goddess said, "Telia will serve the people till her last breath, and she will no longer be called a witch. Her blessing to cast magic has been nullified."

The next moment, Telia, fell to her knees, and her skin began to squirm. Gradually, she turned into an old lady. Her appearance did not resemble the beautiful self that she looked like a few moments ago. There was only one reason. She was using magic to sustain her appearance.

After the decrees were delivered, the vision vanished, and the people stood up slowly after regaining their composure. They never expected to see the goddess appear in front of them. It was a shock and a scene that could be narrated to the masses for ages.

Valerian looked at Telia and sighed. He said, "Your sins made you so miserable, Telia."

To The North.