Dawn of the Silver Sparrow🔊

Once upon a time, in the mystical city of Sylvania, there lived a humble miller named Eldon. He led a simple life, toiling day in and out to cater to the needs of his loving family. His life was devoid of spectacle and glamour, like the placidity of a winter lake, undisturbed.

On a day like any other, brush strokes of dawn painted the sky, and Eldon, heading to work stumbled upon a snap of silver darting past him. With careful approach, he identified the source, a silver sparrow, unlike anything he had ever seen. Its feathers shimmered, reflecting the morning sun's radiant hues. It was injured and struggled to take flight. Seeing it in distress, Eldon extended his helping hand. He carefully picked up the bird and carried it home.

His children, Alan and Lucy, were fascinated by the bird, as much as they were concerned about its pain. The family decided to nurse it back to health. Days turned into weeks, the bond between the Silver Sparrow and the family grew stronger. The bird seemed extraordinary, but they could not put their finger as to why.

One evening, while Eldon was returning home from an exhausting day at the mill, he was ambushed by bandits. As Eldon stood helpless, an enchanting melody filled the air. To his surprise, it was the Silver Sparrow, singing a melodious tune unheard of before.

Suddenly, the bandits froze in their tracks, like statues. They were under a spell, hypnotized by the sparrow's song. Seizing the opportunity, Eldon hurried home and brought back the town's guards. The bandits were captured. The town hailed Eldon as a hero, and the Silver Sparrow was praised for its mystic melody.

News of the miraculous bird reached the ears of the greedy King Eldrich. His curiosity piqued, and disguised as a humble wanderer, he came to Eldon's home to see the bird himself. Upon verifying its magic, he demanded the bird in return for sparing Eldon's family.

Fearing for his loved ones, Eldon agreed but the Sparrow had other plans. It sang the song of enchantment, putting the King under a spell. Shimmering and soaring high, it spoke in human tongue for the first time, 'Rulers are meant to protect, not terrorize. Avarice blinds loyalty; remember that, Oh King!'. With the spell broken, the stunned king returned to his palace, leaving the family unharmed.

Then, the sparrow soared towards the dawn. Eldon and his family watched in awe as the bird turned into a dazzling silver blaze, disappearing into the horizon, promising peace over Sylvania.

In the years that followed, the tale of the Silver Sparrow and humble Eldon became a legend. It brought about a change in King Eldrich, who turned into a wise and just ruler. The city of Sylvania thrived under his rule, resonating with happiness and prosperity. And Eldon, with the sense of fulfillment, continued his life, smiling at every dawn, remembering their little mystical friend, the Silver Sparrow.