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Adventures of the Forgotten Prince

Once upon a time, in a kingdom far away, there lived a prince named Eldrian. Eldrian was not an ordinary prince. He was the seventh son of a mighty king, thus, often overlooked and forgotten. Unlike his brothers, strong and brave, Eldrian was shy and timid, keen on wisdom and astronomy. He was fond of tracing the constellations and dreamt of exploring the stars. However, under the shadow of his brothers, his dreams were unnoticed.
One day, the kingdom was threatened by the Dragon of the Dark Abyss. The fearsome beast promised to cast a perennial darkness over their kingdom unless they offered the heart of a prince born under the celestial constellation of Leo. Brother by brother, they failed to defeat the beast. Finally, the responsibility fell upon the forgotten prince, Eldrian, born under Leo. He was the kingdom's last hope.
The task seemed colossal to the timid prince. Tears filled his eyes as he looked towards the castle that had overlooked him for years. But, Eldrian knew he had a kingdom to save. From that moment, he decided to use his knowledge of the stars to guide him on this terrifying journey.
Eldrian journeyed through treacherous mountains, dense, enigmatic forests, and across the stormy seas. Having extensively studied the stars and their positions, he used this knowledge as his guide. The stars illuminated his path, leading him to the Dragon’s lair.
Upon reaching the Dark Abyss, he found an old astral map with a trail that lead towards a constellation known as 'The Dragon’s Heart'. Comprehending the connection, he realized that the only way to defeat the Dragon was not by violence, but by guiding him to his destiny.
For the final battle, Eldrian called upon the Dragon. But, instead of pulling out a sword, Eldrian held up the astral map indicating the Dragon’s destiny. The Dragon, intrigued by this unusual prince, looked at the map and understood his celestial destiny lay among the stars, not wreaking havoc. It was the moment of transformation for the Dragon, under the guidance of the gentle prince. He flew away peacefully to claim his place in the cosmos. The kingdom was saved and the prince, once forgotten, was now their hero.
In the end, Eldrian, once lost under the weight of his brothers' accomplishment, found his true calling. He was not just a prince but a savior, who used his wisdom and enchanted everyone with his courage. His tales filled every house of the kingdom, his name whispered with reverence, his study of the stars applauded. The forgotten prince was forgotten no more, becoming the beacon of hope, bravery, and wisdom to his kingdom.
Years later, every night, when the stars glittered in the midnight sky, they would always admire one constellation, a dragon flying towards its heart. That image was a reminder of a humble prince, who used his knowledge of astronomy and stars to save his kingdom, beating the odds, and etching his name in destiny.