The Lost Symphony of Atlantis
Once upon a time, nestled far beneath the azure waves, thrived the majestic kingdom of Atlantis. Fabled for its incandescent beauty, it was a realm where music and wisdom governed everything. Here, music wasn't just an art but life itself. But, the most esteemed vibrations were patronized by one virtuoso named Lyrius, whose legend spanned across all oceanic territories. This tale is about him, his masterpiece, and their fate.
Lyrius harnessed the power of seashells to create music. Known as the 'Siren of the Sea', his melodies conquered the hearts of every living entity. His tunes even possessed the power to silence storms and tame the raging seas.
One day, a prophecy echoed in the kingdom; 'The day the Great Conch of Lyrius plays its last note, Atlantis would slumber beneath the sea'. Fear shrouded the kingdom. Lyrius, however, focused on crafting his classic masterpiece, the theme for Atlantis's annual solstice.
Days blurred into nights as Lyrius immersed himself in crafting his magnum opus. Finally, the solstice dawned, and Lyrius's long-awaited symphony was to be unveiled. The citizens held their breath as Lyrius drew the Great Conch to his lips, but what followed was an eerie silence; the Conch was silent.
As an ominous darkness fell, the prophecy unfurled. The sea began to roar, and thunderclouds formed overhead, spells of darkness engulfing Atlantis. Panic ensued as the sea's level rose ominously, and the kingdom began to sink.
Oblivious to the pandemonium, Lyrius sat stoically. He stared at the silent Conch, feeling his heart sink with the kingdom. Heaving a deep sigh, he found solace in his immense faith in music; 'Music never dies', Lyrius murmured. He closed his eyes, played a mournful melody on another seashell, pleading the sea to spare Atlantis.
A miracle transpired. The sea responded to his heart-wrenching plea, its waves caressing the sinking buildings, cradling them into its mighty bosom instead of crushing them. Atlantis was swallowed, not by destruction, but by the mercy of the sea.
The post-Apollo sailors narrate tales of fleeting notes caressing their ears whenever they cross the hallowed grounds of Atlantis. Some believe that notes are remnants of Lyrius’s last plea. The Lost Symphony of Atlantis lives on, reminding everyone that music never dies but continues to resonate even in the deepest abyss.
Lyrius and his last melody bear testimony to an artist's endearing love for his art, even in the face of destruction. To this day, musicians believe Lyrius to exist beyond mortality, still orchestrating ensembles from the lost depths, a beautiful serenade for the sunken city