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 anxiously moving around in his room when he heard a roar from the outside. A few moments later, Fortuna appeared inside the room. She raised her brow and asked, "What happened?"

The young man shook his head and asked, "Tell me, how are things on your side?"

Fortuna said, "They are fine. The dragonkin will be ready to fight at the moment's notice, but still, I have asked them to station all the battle-ready troops to the eastern coastline slowly."

Valerian nodded, and Fortuna said, "Now, before I start beating you, can you please tell me why you are moving around like a headless fly?"

Valerian told her the proceedings in the court and the ideas he gained from that visit to the Skylight in the courtroom. The Dragon Queen was initially surprised, but then she realized that Valerian was following the Incarnation of Goddess Vita. So, she sighed and said, "Do you not know that worrying about things will not help you in any case?"

Overwhelming Emotions.