The Oracle of Glimwood: A Weaver’s Tale🔊

The sun painted the sky a beautiful crimson, bidding adieu and making way for the dark, velvet blanket embellished with small sparkling stars. Nestled in the heart of the dense, green forest, was a small village, Glimwood. The village was known far and wide for its exquisite arts and crafts, particularly its intricate, hand-woven tapestries.

In Glimwood lived a wise and prolific weaver, Galvin. He was blessed with a pair of hands so swift, they could weave magic. Galvin lived alone in his cozy little cobblestone house. His neighbours often wondered why Galvin hadn't married yet, but Galvin had a secret. His loom was his life's love, his ultimate companion.

One gloomy day, a frail, old woman staggered into Galvin's shop. Seeking shelter from the relentless rain outside, she wore a tattered cloak, and her face was hidden under its oversized hood. Galvin, with his kind heart, welcomed her inside, offering her a warm corner by the hearth and a cup of tea to ward off the cold.

In return for his kindness, the old woman revealed her true identity. She was a fairy in disguise. Having been touched by Galvin's compassion, she granted him a unique gift. Whenever Galvin would weave a tapestry, it would depict the future of the person to whom it was given. A warning for some, a beacon for others, the tapestries would resonate with the recipient's destiny.

Blessed with the gift of future sight in his weavings, Galvin's tapestries became legend. From far and wide, nobles, peasants, and even royals sought these magical tapestries to get glimpses of their future. As Galvin created each tapestry, he became an enigmatic oracle, disguised as a humble weaver.

But with great power came great responsibility. Galvin decided to weave a tapestry revealing the future of the whole of Glimwood. He spun threads of gold, silver and vibrant colours, and the loom worked day and night. Once the grand tapestry was complete, it was unveiled with pomp and splendor. The intricate future sight tapestry showed prosperity for the village but had a dark shadow at one corner, depicting an impending disaster.

Heeding the tapestry's prediction, the villagers prepared for their days of glory and the forthcoming calamity. They fortified their village, stored preserves for the rough times, and lived harmoniously, appreciating their joyous days. When the disaster arrived in the form of a devastating storm, the villagers were well-prepared. Their stores lasted them through the hard times, and the village stood strong. Once the storm waned, the village quickly bounced back to its former glory, all thanks to Galvin's tapestry.

Years later, Galvin, now an old man, decided to weave his last tapestry, one reflecting his future. With tender hands and a wistful heart, he worked on his tapestry. Upon completion, it depicted a quiet, peaceful journey to the heavens—Galvin's final destiny. Embracing his fate courageously, Galvin left his beloved loom, knowing that his tale would continue to inspire generations. The village of Glimwood mourned their beloved oracle-weaver but celebrated his extraordinary life, forever memorializing him in the tales of their village.

So, the peaceful weaver lived and left, turning the ordinary threads into extraordinary stories, just as he had turned his own life from a humble weaver to the legendary oracle of Glimwood.