The Song of the Silver Lute🔊

In a time of yore, nestled in the heart of the effervescent mountains of Feliskorea, was a tranquil little town named 'Kiryoki'. Kiryoki was known far and wide, not for its sapphire streams or emerald meadows, but for a mysterious, melodious tune that resonated throughout the valley when the moon rose high.

In the very heart of Kiryoki resided a humble, wise old man named 'Master Elixus'. As the evening fell on a particularly clear night, a stranger, cloaked and ambiguous, arrived seeking Elixus. He introduced himself as Lord Theos, a noble man from a land far far away. Lord Theos was elusive and stern, but in his sternness, there was a haunting echo of sorrow.

'I have traveled from the other side of the world to seek the truth. A haunting melody resonates in my dreams every night which lead me here,' Theos explained. 'It was as if it was calling me'. Elixus, a kind soul, invited him in and listened to his tale.

Lord Theos narrated his dreams. Every, a silver lute would appear, playing a melody that filled his soul with an inexplicable anguish and tranquility at once. However, the lute would conveniently disappear with the break of dawn, leaving him gasping for more. Desperate, he sought the help of a seeress who revealed that his destiny lied in Kiryoki, the land of the silver lute.

Elixus contemplated this strange revelation and acknowledged Theos's plea. 'That melody you speak of, is the Song of the Silver Lute. Every night it plays, warding off evils and bringing harmony to our land. If you must seek it, climb the Feliskorean peak under the moonlight', he told Theos.

Undeterred by the challenging winds and steep cliffs, Theos embarked on his quest. He climbed the mountain under the reviving radiance of the full moon, and there he found it. The silver lute, as radiant as the moon itself, was perched atop a crystal boulder. It played the tune he had heard in his dreams. Cautiously, he approached the instrument, careful not to interrupt its melody.

As he touched the lute, his world turned white. In that whiteness, he saw the source of his haunting dreams - a beautiful maiden, with flowing silver hair, playing the very same lute. It was the Spirit of the Lute he saw. She spoke to him, her voice as mellifluous as the instrument she was bound to. She revealed the truth - that they were star-crossed lovers in their previous life, destined to unite in their next, through the Song of the Silver Lute. But only if Theos conquered his fear and played their song.

Overwhelmed but determined, he took up the lute and strummed the first chord. A torrent of emotions washed over him - love, fear, courage, and sorrow. He continued to play. The valley echoed with their song, silencing chirping crickets and rustling trees.

When dawn broke, he found himself in Elixus's abode. As he regained consciousness, he learned that the silver lute was nowhere to be found. Everyone in Kiryoki had heard the melody, realizing that their legend had come true. The song had not only united two souls but also brought lasting peace and harmony.

Theos stayed in Kiryoki and recited his tale to the folks, remembering the fateful night they both played the Song of the Silver Lute. His tale of love, faith, and bravery echoed through the valley, an antique tale of an enchanting melody. The Song of the Silver Lute still played in the hearts of Kiryoki, a reminder of their ride through the tide of relentless time.