The Longing Of The Lighthouse
In a kingdom ruled by the Orogon family, on the snowy cliffs of its northernmost island, stood an enormous lighthouse. It had served for generations, guiding countless sailors safely to the shores of their homeland. Many wondered who runs that miraculous lighthouse. Its name, 'Speaking Star', has now become more mystical and charming with the tale I am about to unveil.
In the deepest chambers of the Orogon castle lived a young princess named Rorina. She was captivated by the eternal beauty of the Speaking Star. Looking at it twinkling at the break of dawn and in dismal nights, she felt an inscrutable connection. She longed to reach out to the lighthouse, to understand why the sea, wind, and waves seem to sing in chorus with its rhythm.
One day, the princess's longing overpowered her. She donned a thick coat, mounted her favorite stallion, and galloped towards the Speaking Star. As she reached the foot of the miraculous lighthouse, she was met with a sight she'd never expected. The lighthouse was not run by a human, but by an ancient ethereal creature who introduced itself as Aelon.
He had a glow matching the sheen of the lighthouse's beacon, and his voice reminded Rorina of the breeze that wafted across the sea. Aelon explained he was part of the lighthouse, part of its past and destiny. He lived within the lighthouse, not physically, but spiritually. His purpose was to guide others to their destinations, a duty he took pride in.
Interestingly, Aelon was not jaded but a jovial, friendly creature who kept the thrilling tales of the sea and share them with whomever sought them out. Listening to the countless tales Aelon narrated, Rorina felt her connection with the Speaking Star deepen. It was no more an enigma but a companion which had cradled in its heart infinite stories of courage, fear, hope and survival, stories of life at sea.
Days became weeks and weeks into months; the princess's visits turned into habitual rendezvous. Her desire deepened to understand the synergy of life and nature, the secrecy of destiny unfolded by the Speaking Star. The more Rorina knew about it, the more she became aware of her own life, her past, her destiny, and her role.
One stormy day, the princess could not make her visit as waves crashed against the shore to reach the cliff and the wind howled dreadfully. The penetrating cold kept everyone inside their dwellings, and the Speaking Star seemed to disappear in the wild vortex of darkness and rain.
That night, Rorina made a life-altering decision. The princess left her royal life and committed herself to co-guard the maritime beacon. Sage Aelon accepted her decision, helping her unravel the mysteries of the lighthouse's operation. Rorina ushered a new era of harmony, coexisting with both human and otherworldly realms.
Rorina's determined journey, her longing for the lighthouse, and her sacrifice enthralled everyone. The Speaking Star shimmered brighter than ever, casting a heavenly aura that touched not just the sailors but reached people of Orogon and beyond. They all could now feel the love and passion that Rorina and Aelon had poured into the Speaking Star.
The lighthouse turned into a beacon of unison, enlightening many souls. It reaffirmed faith in the magic of longing, telling those far and across that 'a sincere heart could understand the unheard and see the unseen'. Till date, the tale of the longing of the lighthouse forms an integral part of Orogon's legacy, etching the hearts of its people with the principles of love, longing, sacrifice, and enlightenment.