The Fabled Stone of Eternity🔊

Once upon a time, in the dusty terrains of Elara, a kingdom famed for its valor and wisdom, ruled a compassionate king named Kael. King Kael's reign was revered, for he led his kingdom with a heart full of kindness and a mind abundant in wisdom. However, a cloud of despair hung over the enlighten king's head: he didn't have an heir. The fear of his kingdom falling into the wrong hands after his demise haunted him.

One day, a band of sage monks visited Kael's court. They were weary, having traveled far and wide across realms. Among them was a wise old monk, who held in his hand, a stone glimmering with the brilliance of a thousand suns - it was the fabled Stone of Eternity. Its legend was known by all, but seen by few. The stone was said to grant a single wish to a worthy soul.

The king welcomed them and treated them with the respect they deserved. Touched by his hospitality, the sage monks decided to gift him the stone, acknowledging his genuine concern for his kingdom.

Overwhelmed, King Kael clasped the radiant stone in his hands. Mulling over his boon, he could choose for an heir, but with a magnanimous heart, he decided against it. Instead, he wished for the prosperity, wealth and wisdom of Elara to be forever eternal.

As soon as the words left his lips, the stone's glow spread throughout the kingdom, touching every corner, every brick, every soul. Elara became renowned not only for its vast riches but also for the wisdom of its people, unlike any other kingdom. Its gardens bore fruit all year, its wells never dried, and its scholars grew profound in knowledge, enriching the world with their wisdom.

But as the days passed, King Kael’s health started to decline. Meanwhile, his courtier, Merlon, a man of great intellect and knowledge but tainted intentions, saw this as an opportunity to seize the throne. He plotted a scheme against the king, spreading rumors about the king’s incompetence due to his health.

The news spread like wildfire, instigating discontent among the populace, their faith in the king wavering. To unmask the truth, the wise and brave people of Elara collectively decided to confront the king. To their surprise, the king confessed about his deteriorating health, but also assured them of the kingdom's everlasting prosperity due to the wish he had made.

On hearing this, the people of Elara were filled with respect and love, not only for their selfless king but also for the kingdom they called home. They decided to let the king rule, for they had faith in his wisdom and his love for the kingdom.

Meanwhile, Merlon, in his futile pursuit of power, was exposed and banished from Elara. The unity and wisdom of the people shone bright that day, strengthening the kingdom more than ever.

King Kael passed away peacefully years later, leaving behind a prosperous kingdom that thrived on its own, ingrained with eternal wisdom. They appointed a noble council to rule henceforth, taking turns in the governance being guided by wisdom rather than bloodline. The tale of King Kael’s sacrifice and the eternal prosperity of Elara lived on, becoming a legend taught through generations.

Now, in this story, the riches were not the gold or the crop but the wisdom imparted. In reality, King Kael's true wish was to bless his people with eternal wisdom, the everlasting weapon to protect and nurture the kingdom. Such was the tale of the selfless king and the fabled Stone of Eternity.