The Dawn of the Crimson Sun🔊

Once upon a time, in the fantastical land of Thargellion, a town thrived at the foot of the imposing Duskgate Mountains. The villagers lived in peace, their tranquility shining as bright as the stars that sparkled overhead every night. Connecting this peaceful world was a tale woven with fate, destiny, and a curse that hung like a dark shadow over their joyous lives.

The tale began with a prophecy foreseen by the village seer, old Miranda. 'On the day of the Crimson Sun, a child will be born with the power to save us all or doom us forever,' she prophesied. The Crimson Sun was a rare celestial event occurring once in 500 years, when the sun turned a vivid, bloody red. The prophecy remained buried in the pages of history, largely forgotten until its fulfilment, on a day precisely half a millennium later. On that fateful day, a baby boy was born with a birthmark shaped like the Crimson Sun.

The boy, named Erian, grew up under the watchful and worried eyes of the villagers. They saw him as the chosen one, the embodiment of the prophecy. Although this should have been a source of prestige and pride, it was rather a heavy burden for Erian. He felt the weight of the prophecy tugging at his heart, pulling him towards a destiny he never asked for.

However, as Erian grew older, he also grew kinder, braver, and wiser. He was undeniably special, but not because of a prophecy. His heart was full of empathy, his spirit unyielding, reflecting in his green eyes a light stronger than the sun. Despite the fear that shadowed Erian, he showed unconditional love for his village and its people. He loved them like family and protected them as kin. Watching their chosen one, the villagers' fear slowly turned into pure admiration.

However, they were not the only ones watching Erian. In the heart of the Duskgate Mountains, hidden from the eyes of the innocent, a dark sorcerer named Manticore learnt of the prophecy. He was corrupted by power and lured by the possibility of usurping it from Erian. Visions of power, dominance, and immortality danced in his mind, and he could not resist the allure. Manticore set his ominous plan into motion, seeking to kidnap Erian and extract his power.

Destiny, however, had other plans. On the night of his eighteenth birthday, as Erian stared at the sky, he saw the sun turn crimson. The moment the red light touched his skin, it brought forth a change inside of him. Terrifyingly beautiful power surged through his veins, awakening in him massive strength, speed, and magic he hadn't known before. Erian now possessed the power to manifest and control light, allowing him to heal, protect, and fight as never before. The prophecy was complete.

Understanding his destiny, Erian decided to confront Manticore. He promised his concerned villagers he would protect them, assuring they had nothing to fear. With their blessings, he embarked on his journey toward the mountains.

After a heart-thumping encounter with Manticore, Erian, despite being severely tested, drew upon his new-found power to defeat the sorcerer, saving himself and his village. The battle was fierce and daunting, but Erian's courage didn't falter. By combining his innate kindness with the tremendous strength he had embraced, he managed to turn Manticore's dark magic upon himself, thus ending the reign of the malevolent sorcerer.

Returning victorious from the battle, Erian was celebrated as a hero. While he relished the joy and pride of his people, he humbly accepted that his powers did not make him superior. He utilized them to help, heal, and protect his people, tirelessly working towards restoring peace in their lives. He had learned that destiny wasn't a pre-written script, but a path one chose.

In the end, the prophecy turned out to be both - a curse and a blessing. It brought terror, yet awakened courage. It introduced darkness, and yet, it resulted in the dawn of a brighter day. The tale of Erian, the boy with the Crimson Sun, was etched in the pages of Thargellion, reminding its people about courage and love, about facing destiny, and about mitigating darkness with the light within.