The Song of The Forgotten Valley
Once upon a time, in a world unknown to the common man, stood the legendary Forgotten Valley. It was hidden amidst the towering, ice-clad peaks of Norgard mountains, and it possessed an essence of beauty untouched by human greed. The valley was so-called because of an enchanting song that was said to resonate in the air,.
Legend has it that ages ago, a celestial being, Ariya, had hummed the melody in sorrow for her fallen lover Sarion, who had been a mighty warrior and had died protecting the valley from an unspeakable evil. Issuing from the hollows of the ancient trees and the bubbling streams, this haunting tune was said to captivate the hearts of all who heard it. It was said that whoever found the source of the song could unravel great wisdom and power.
As is with all tales of power, this legend too reached the ambitious ears of Elard, a young and brave knight. Undeterred by the daunting perils, he set forth from his kingdom to the heart of the Norgard mountains to discover the secrets of the Forgotten Valley. Ali, his loyal friend and chronicler, decided to accompany him to this quest, and together they began their difficult journey towards the unknown.
Their passage through the treacherous Norgard ranges was fraught with frigid winds, hidden crevasses, and unpredictable avalanches. Ali's chronicles bore witness to their trials and tribulations, their bond strengthening through the shared adversities. After facing a month of unending hardships, they finally descended into a valley wrapped in a deep, profound silence.
The land was spectacular, more beautiful than any of Ali’s vivid writings or Elard’s exalted expressions could ever capture. Verdant foliage cushioned the floor of the valley while a glistening stream meandered through, its melodious gurgling music to their tired souls. Within moments, a soft, captivating melody wafted through the air, stopping them dead in their tracks. The song of the Forgotten Valley was not a myth; it indeed was a living dream.
They decided to split up to trace the origin of the song. Ali took the path alongside the stream while Elard headed deeper into the foliage. As Ali followed the tune, he stumbled upon a hidden cave. A soft glow emanated, drawing him inside. There, to his utter disbelief, he found an ancient lyre intricately carved with images of Ariya and Sarion. Spellbound, he touched the strings, and the cave filled with the enchanting melody of sorrow and love.
Meanwhile, Elard’s search led him to an ancient tree. Its trunk had a hollow, and from it poured the same haunting tune. But he also noticed that the tree had a heart carved into it, bearing the initials ‘A’ and ‘S’. With each strum in the cave by Ali, the tree resonated, and so did the entire valley with its bittersweet symphony.
Realization dawned on them. The song did not come from anywhere; it was the echo of a timeless love soaked in sorrow, left by Ariya. The Forgotten Valley hummed the tale of love lost, a promise unkept, a life given in protection of the pure and pristine. The song, the melody was the spirit of Ariya’s immortal love for Sarion.
Elard, a great knight, was changed by the valley’s forgotten song. Abandoning his initial quest for power, he decided to cherish the wisdom he had acquired about love and sacrifice. His adventures amplified the importance of friendships and essence of mutual respect. The valley rendered the once ambitious knight a humbling lesson of life that power alone did not carve heroes; it was love, compassion and sacrifice that truly did.
Ali, his chronicles enriched by this voyage, spread the whispered tales of the Forgotten Valley far and wide. His writings did more than describe the journey; they brought to life the song, Ariya’s eternal melody of love and sorrow. It served as a proud testimony of their extraordinary adventure and the legend of the Forgotten Valley lived on, inspiring many more tales of bravery, sacrifice, and love.
And so, the echo of the Forgotten Valley continued, singing its timeless tune to the wind, waiting for the next pair of ears who dared brave the Norgard Mountains and learnt the true essence of power and wisdom.