The Dreamed Village🔊

Once upon a time, in a small idealistic town tucked away at the foot of a towering mountain, lived a humble artist named Erialc. Erialc was not your typical painter; she was gifted with a unique power. Every night, she would dream of enchanting landscapes, idyllic cattle pastures, mystery-filled forests, and towering castles under dramatic skies. And the next day, Erialc would bring these vivid images to life on her canvas.

However, these were no ordinary dreams. They were predictions of events and places she had never seen before, yet somehow they always came true. She had dreamt of beautiful places before they were discovered by explorers and battles before they occurred. This kept the town fascinated and slightly fearful of her talent. Everyone was deeply intrigued by her paintings and the tales they foretold, and were always excited to see what she would dream of next.

One day, Erialc awoke in a cold sweat. Her dreams that night had been filled with unfamiliar faces, sounds of conflict, and an unmistakable sense of impending doom. Unsettled but determined, she spent day and night recreating the disturbing nuances of her dream on a large canvas.

The townsfolk gathered around her work, their faces mirroring her unease. The painting was unlike anything Erialc had ever produced. It depicted their small town invaded by an unknown force, the homes burning, and their peaceful life in disarray. This sight filled the air with apprehension, the grim prophecy muting the usually pleasant chatter.

Despite their fear, the villagers dismissed it as a mere nightmare, unable to fathom that their perfect sanctuary could possibly be marred by violence. Erialc, however, was not so easily dismissed. Aware of the impending invasion, she decided to take action.

Using her unique abilities, Erialc painted in the early hours, her brush strokes quick and purposeful. She designed a dream-like sanctuary, hidden amidst a dense forest with high, impassable mountains protecting it. It was a place of beauty and peace, a perfect retreat for the townsfolk.

Upon completion, Erialc touched the painting and focused her energy on it, a privilege her unique powers allowed her. She wished closely that the dream she had painted would turn into reality and replace the ominous outcome she had seen.

Indeed, the painting shivered, rippled, and the image of a serene village hidden in a great forest sprang from it. This was exactly what Erialc had created, but more real, more tangible. She signaled to her townsmen, who cautiously approached the painting. With a slight hesitation, they touched the surface and each one was gorgeously transported into the painted sanctuary.

War indeed came, and their once peaceful town was destroyed. Meanwhile, the villagers, safely hidden in their dreamt village, sang tales of Erialc, the artist who saw the future and saved her people. Over time, her tale reached the outside world, and pilgrims from across the globe traveled in droves to see this dreamed village. All marveled at the immaculate beauty of the refuge, which sprang from an artist's potent dream. Erialc's vision transformed into a beacon of hope and eventually, into a legend.

Through her brave actions, Erialc taught the world that fate is not unavoidable and that with determination, dreams can be used to combat the hardest of realities. Her legacy lived on, her tale echoing in the whispers of the wind, nestled in the heart of the village she birthed from a dream.