The Magician and the Celestial Dragon
Once, in an enchanted kingdom of Pyrus, settled deep within the dense wilderness, there lived a celebrated magician called Eldren. Eldren was not of ordinary breed. His eyes sparkled with the deepest wisdom of the universe, and in his heart the courage of a lion resided. His unparalleled magic skills were admired across several kingdoms, none could match them.
From the time he was a small child, he showed signs of being different. He would move things with his mind, paint brilliant images in the air with the flick of a finger, and converse with elements of nature effortlessly. He was trained under the guidance of renowned magus Enthrall, whose magic practice was legendary. Eldren excelled under his tutelage and soon outshone his mentor.
The kingdom of Pyrus was at peace under the rule of King Aletheus, who was a just and noble ruler. Under his reign, the economy flourished, the people prospered, and harmony was the anthem of the throne. However, King Aletheus was aging and increasingly worried about his kingdom's future.
The only successor to his throne was his young daughter, Princess Veyna. She was as beautiful as the morning sun and kind-hearted. However, her kind heart was not sufficient to protect Pyrus from looming adversities after King Aletheus' reign ends. This thought left King Aletheus restless and brought together a council of his trusted advisors.
They contemplated on the impending crisis. The wise old advisor Inquilab suggested Eldren to protect the kingdom with his magic until Princess Veyna was capable of ruling. To this, King Aletheus agreed instantly.
Eldren sat waiting for Daystar, the celestial dragon and the only creature capable of bypassing the protective magic shield of Pyrus. Upon his arrival, Eldren relayed King Aletheus' request for protection to Daystar. Touched by Eldren's fidelity towards his kingdom, Daystar agreed to protect Pyrus, and Eldren promised to return the favor someday.
As the days rolled into months, Pyrus blossomed under the protective shield of Daystar’s power and Eldren's common sense, while Princess Veyna was molded into a capable ruler under Eldren’s wise guidance. She became an emblem of benevolence, courage, and intelligence.
One day, an old enemy, Hadeson, attacked Pyrus. He was an embittered warlock, expelled from the kingdom in the past due to his dark ambitions. His magic, fueled by vengeance, was powerful enough to disrupt Daystar's protective shield.
Eldren gave his best fight, but Hadeson's thirst for revenge had turned him ruthless and reckless. As Hadeson advanced to seize the throne, Eldren remembered his promise to Daystar. He summoned Invierno, the winter phoenix, and asked it to fetch him Daystar. The celestial dragon arrived and, understanding the severity, agreed to lend his power.
With Daystar’s energy, Eldren challenged Hadeson again. Their fight shook Pyrus, but Eldren with Daystar's strength managed to banish Hadeson. Yet, this victory came at a heavy price – Eldren was severely wounded and Daystar had weakened significantly due to the excessive use of his power.
Seeing Eldren's state, Princess Veyna took over the kingdom's reign. She thanked Eldren and Daystar for their selflessness, promising to make Pyrus strong enough to be invulnerable to any more adversity. Over the years, under Princess Veyna’s reign, Pyrus flowered into an unassailable kingdom, valuing both the power of magic and the wisdom of its rulers.
Eldren, although weakened, dedicated the rest of his days to the betterment of Pyrus, and Daystar returned to his celestial abode, satisfied his friend's kingdom was safe. Their story of valor and loyalty echoed within the kingdom for generations, adding to the glory of Pyrus.