The Realm Beyond the Bridge🔊

Once upon a time, in an age when legends and myths wandered among the simple folk, there existed a realm that lay beyond a vast, magical bridge. This bridge, called Tri'Frean, was expansive, reaching an estimated hundred leagues, gleaming with an iridescent, mystical aura which enchanted all who glimpsed it.

In the province of KurLind, a humble village named Aneisti thrived. Despite its simplicity, Aneisti was a cradle of happiness, peace, and tranquillity. The villagers led a content life, tending to their farms and relishing the joy of their social and familial ties. However, they had a unanimous lingering curiosity about Tri'Frean and what lay beyond it.

The Tri'Frean was visible from their highest watchtower, arrogantly showcasing its grandeur while simultaneously feeding the villagers' intrigue. Several villagers, over many generations, had sought to explore its domain, but none survived the journey, resulting in the bridge earning a reputation of certain death.

Despite this, Young Orin, a brave courageous lad, decided to embark on the journey, for his heart was filled with curiosity and bravery. Equipped with nothing but an ancient map, vague legends, and his courage, Orin bade farewell to his village and ventured towards the daunting Tri'Frean bridge.

Orin’s journey on the bridge was perilous. He battled raging storms, hostile mythical creatures, and waves of absolute terror. Yet, he would not be swayed. The more the bridge tested him, the stronger his will became, moulding him into a resilient warrior.

Upon finally reaching the end of the bridge, Orin encountered a place of unparalleled beauty. It was the mystical realm known amongst legends as 'Shy'aal', the land beyond the Tri'Frean Bridge. It was unlike anything Orin had ever seen—lush greenery, floating islands, and majestic creatures living harmoniously.

However, the serenity of Shy'aal was disturbed by the oppressive rule of the ruthless Dragon King, Vermithraax. He had instilled fear amongst them, turning the enchanted realm into a place filled with anguish and doom.

Seeing their sufferings, Orin pledged to free them from the Dragon King. He was a mortal, equipped with the resilience he had gained from crossing Tri'Frean and the courage of his unwavering spirit. He challenged Vermithraax for a fateful battle. Orin, despite all odds, managed to slay the Dragon King. With Vermithraax's fall, his oppressive influence on Shy'aal weakened, and the realm began to regain its former glory.

Orin returned home a hero, carrying tales of the beautiful realm and the battle with the Dragon King. The villagers were in awe, they celebrated his bravery, and the legend of Orin crossed the boundaries of Aneisti and spread across multiple provinces.

From then on, the bridge no longer signaled certain death, but became a symbol of courage and hope, a testament to young Orin's heroic journey to the realm beyond it. The villagers started to explore the bridge and the realm beyond, embarking on adventures of their own, fulfilling their curiosity that had remained unquenched for generations.