The Carpenter's Miracle
Once upon a time, in the small town of Stratshire, there lived a poor carpenter named Luther. Despite his poverty, Luther was admired for his flawless skills and exceptional craftsmanship. To earn his living, he worked tirelessly with his tools, creating pieces of art from mere wood.
One day, a wandering nobleman, Lord Rothwyn, came across Luther’s workshop. Impressed by Luther's skills, he ordered a grand wooden throne for his mansion. Luther happily obliged and started working diligently towards the nobleman's request.
Days turned into weeks as Luther skillfully carved each component of the throne, letting his creativity flow with every detail. The throne finally started taking a magnificent shape, reflecting Luther's artistic essence. However, as Luther was finishing the final touches on the throne, he faced an unforeseen problem. He needed the rare Blackwood tree’s wood for the throne's seat, a precious resource that Luther's poverty couldn't afford.
Luther felt despair seeping into his heart as he couldn't afford the very thing essential to complete the throne. He was crestfallen and spent sleepless nights thinking about how he was going to disappoint the nobleman and further deepen his poverty.
Meanwhile, rumours had spread in Stratshire about the grand throne Lord Rothwyn was having made. Curiosity led villagers to Luther's workshop. Many marvelled at its intricacy, some sympathized with Luther's predicament, while others sneered at the incomplete work – among them was Peter, the town's Maypole, who was known for his wealth and arrogance.
Peter offered to provide Luther with the Blackwood in exchange for the throne. He wanted to sell it to the nobleman for a hefty sum and claim credit for its creation. Tormented by despair and left with no other option, Luther considered Peter's deal.
On the day Luther was supposed to bring Peter’s wood, something unexpected happened. An old beggar approached Luther, revealing that he was once a carpenter and knew of Luther's predicament. He handed Luther a small, seemingly ordinary seed. The beggar told him that this was a seed of the Blackwood tree that he had saved for years, and urged Luther to plant it.
Luther was skeptical, as it would take years for the tree to grow. However, the beggar asked Luther to have faith, promising that miracle would happen if his intentions were pure.
Reluctantly, Luther planted the seed and to his amazement, the seed sprouted into a gigantic Blackwood tree overnight. Luther fell onto his knees, tears welling in his eyes, grateful for the miracle. He used the Blackwood from the tree and completed the throne.
Upon seeing the accomplished masterpiece, the nobleman was overjoyed and rewarded Luther not only with ample gold coins but also a lifelong contract for his art pieces. As for Peter, he was left in utter disbelief, having witnessed Luther's unexpected fortune.
The incredible news quickly spread across other towns, resulting in numerous orders flooding Luther's workshop. Luther's name became synonymous with wealth, talent, and miracle. He used his wealth wisely, uplifting Stratshire's condition, earning him further respect and admiration.
The Blackwood tree stands tall in Luther's yard today as a symbol of hope and faith. Luther often tells his story to the town's children, reminding them that impossible is truly nothing for those who believe and have the courage to follow their dreams.
This tale of Luther, the miraculous Blackwood tree, and the grand throne is fondly remembered as 'The Carpenter’s Miracle' till today, serving as a beacon of hope, faith, and perseverance for many.