The Oath of the Moonlight
Long ago, in a realm split between eternal sunshine and perpetual darkness, there lived two young lovers, Orion and Selene. Orion hailed from the sun-blessed Solari while Selene belonged to the moon-shadowed Lunari. The title of the prince and princess were bestowed on these two respective parties, but their kingdoms were at war, mirroring the eternal struggle of the sun and moon, forever in chase but never destined to meet. Their destiny was bounded by the law of nature and decree of the celestial Gods, yet fate had a distinct path for them.
One afternoon, when Orion was horse riding across the Narrow Vale — the barren land that separated the realms of Solari and Lunari — his eyes spotted a peculiar sight. A lady, her skin milky as the moon, her eyes carrying the sparkle of the stars, was struggling against a monstrous gorgon. Undeterred by her origins, Orion rushed to aid. A fierce battle unfolded before the sun began to set, for it was the Solari prince's strength that finally vanquished the beast. Thankful for her life, Selene revealed her identity to Orion, cementing the genesis of an unspoken bond between the pair.
Orion began to feel a strange yet intense attraction towards Selene. The lines of territories, the bindings of heritage, and the societal expectations melted under the affection he held for her. And such feelings were reciprocated, for Selene found herself drowned in the warmth that Orion emitted, his resilience and honor as captivate as the brilliant sun.
The secret meetings at Narrow Vale became frequent, and so did their love for each other, blossoming under the alternating gaze of the sun and the moon. Love letters would be exchanged, sweet oaths would be made, yet they were bound by the cruel destiny they have born into.
Their love story unfolded to the views of the inhabitants of both kingdoms. A fierce social unrest grew in both Solari and Lunari. The heads of both realms decided to bring the matter before the Celestial Court, the highest divine authority to intervene in the issues of the mortal realms.
During the trial at the Celestial Court, Orion and Selene confessed their love, pleading the divine to alter their destinies. The plea triggered a divine debate that seemed endless. Finally, the celestial court decided that love was a force stronger than any, divine or mortal. Therefore, they proposed the formation of twilight, a time where the sun and the moon would coexist, blurring the rigid borders between the Solari and Lunari, allowing Orion and Selene to be together.
The decision led to a brief moment of unity and coalescence between the warring realms, filling the area with joy. Ever since, Orion and Selene lived a lifetime in the fleeting twilight, their love ever-constant, their oath of love steadfast. It was their love that brought the two realms together, even if for a fleeting moment, every day. The Deepening Shades of Twilight is a reminder to the Solarians and Lunarians about the power of love beyond their mortal ties, about unity, understanding, and acceptance.
And hence, the tale of Orion and Selene spread across realms, a folklore passed down through generations, serving as a beacon of hope in times of despair. A story that shone as brilliantly as the sun of the Solari and as serene as the moon of the Lunari.