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 sat at the back of the pond and asked, "Your Excellency, how do I even extract a drop of water from this pond? It is not budging."

He had been trying for half an hour, but none of the methods worked. His hand wouldn't get wet even if he soaked it in the water. Neither did it move with mana. Valerian had no other option but to ask.

Boo-too nodded and said, "It is the life force of a Mother. You do not take such things. You ask for them. Close your eyes and convey your intentions to the pond. It will answer."

Valerian closed his eyes and joined his hands in prayer. He prayed for the pond to grant him a drop of water. He sat in such a position for a few minutes before the pond rippled. Wisps of mist over the pond swirled and condensed into a drop of water. Valerian sensed the process and opened his eyes to find the drop slowly moving toward him.

Life Force.