The Song of the Forgotten Forest🔊

In a time where the world was but a canvas of vibrant shades, there existed a deep-seated forest, brooding with muted greens and stark browns. A haven to a plethora of animals, it flourished unperturbed by the obscurity of its existence. The forest was known as Graí, a name whispered in the wind by the spirits that guarded it. Life in Graí was simple and idyllic, but a tale of tragedy and redemption loomed above it like a thick canopy of its ancient trees.

The legend centered around a songbird named Eolande. Eolande was renowned not just for her beauty with shades of blues and silvers adorning her petite body, but her voice, clear and mellifluous, had a charm that stilled the forest in rapt attention every dawn. Eolande, however, aspired for something beyond the realm of Graí. She yearned for a life of freedom, away from the daunting shadows of Graí.

As Eolande journeyed through the forest, she encountered Rán, a nomadic sparrow who sang stories of the world beyond. Enthralled by his tales, Eolande decided to leave Graí. The forest was in despair. Yet, the spirits of Graí, understanding her thirst for freedom, released her from their realm with a heavy heart.

Guided by Rán, Eolande ventured into the world. Experiencing a life filled with vibrance, contrasting with the somber hues of Graí, Eolande lived her dream. But, her joy didn't last long. The world wasn’t as kind as she imagined. The once enchanting songs of Rán now echoed with deceit as he stole Eolande's voice and left her stranded in a strange land.

Defeated and voiceless, Eolande endured days of silence, a life far removed from her melodic existence. One day, a group of merchants who traded in exotic animals captured Eolande. They sold her to a rich merchant fascinated by her charm. Imprisoned in a golden cage, Eolande stared at her reflection. She was a mere shadow of her former self, a symbol of beauty stripped of its central essence - her voice.

Back in Graí, the forest had sunk into eternal silence, mourning the loss of their songbird. The spirits turned to an old owl named Solon for guidance. Solon, the sage of Graí, proposed to forge a pact with the Goddess of Song, Elara to restore balance.

Solon journeyed through mystical pathways, braving treacherous terrains and countless perils, to reach the sanctuary of Elara. The goddess, moved by Solon's plea and the plight of Eolande, consented to return the songbird's voice.

Back in the merchant's place, Eolande sang, weaving magic with her newfound voice. The song reached Rán, filling him with guilt. Realizing his betrayal, he released the voices he'd stolen, and a cacophony of sounds erupted, sparking chaos in the city. Amidst the confusion, the merchant's cage broke open, granting Eolande her much-desired freedom.

Guided by her instinct, Eolande journeyed back to Graí. As she stepped into the forest, the once desolate place burst into a symphony of sounds. The forest rejoiced, welcoming their songbird home, her voice once again filling the air with sweet melodies every dawn.

Thus, even when the world remembered her as the Bird of the Mirage, to the forest of Graí, Eolande remained the melody of dawn, the Bird of Song. The tale of Eolande and Graí serves as a testament to freedom, sacrifice, and redemption, a story sung by the forest, a song of the forgotten forest.