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The Song of the Solitaire

In a kingdom far away lay the magical land of Cursilia, a place where the melodies of nature harmonized with the rhythms of life. This unexplored land was ruled by King Ivan, a wise and musical enthusiast. His overarching love for music was understood by everything and everyone in the kingdom.
One day, a beautiful bird with silken azure feathers flew into the kingdom. The bird had a distinctive feature unlike any that the inhabitants had ever seen before- a solitary golden feather. This made it an intriguing object of attention, and it was promptly named the 'Solitaire.'
The Solitaire had an enchanting song. Its notes, a symphony of euphoria and tranquility released visible sparkles in the air, mesmerising all within hearshot. Soon, the entire kingdom was clad in blissful harmonies, experiencing nature’s symphony through the Solitaire.
However, this attracted a sinister entity, Draco, a rogue wizard known for stealing and misusing magical power. The charm of the Solitaire’s song was too strong to resist. With heinous intentions, Draco kidnapped the Solitaire, intending to leverage its song’s power to rule all the kingdoms.
As Draco was about to harness this energy, a strange incident occurred. The Solitaire stopped singing, and its golden feather shone brightly. A swift gust of wind blew with such force that Draco was thrown off his feet, freeing the Solitaire. However, its shine diminished, along with its radiant song, leaving it with only its bare normal call.
Back in Cursilia, the melodies stopped abruptly. King Ivan, sensing a disturbance, learned of Solitaire's plight. Distressed by Solitaire's condition and Draco's vile intent, King Ivan decided to stand up to Draco.
Indeed, King Ivan was no ordinary king. He had the gift of The Harmony - a magic which allowed him to understand and manipulate music in such a way that even the cosmos would dance at his tune. Bearing this power, King Ivan chose to gamble everything in order to restore Solitaire and preserve the melodies of Cursilia.
King Ivan and Draco clashed, two powerful forces pitted against one another. Meanwhile, the Solitaire was languishing, its condition deteriorating. Recognizing that there was only one solution, King Ivan took out his lyre and strummed a tune. Not just any tune, but his heart's song. What made it special was that it was synchronised with the beat of his life. Hence, playing it meant risking his existence.
As the first note of the heart song resonated, a counteraction started between the good magic of King Ivan’s Harmony and the evil magic of Draco. The lyre's song revived the energy of the Solitaire, its color returned, and it began to hum weakly.
The Solitaire, now filled with energy again, rose to its height. Their combined song created a resonating tune that was more potent than anything Draco could conjure. The evil wizard was overpowered, his malice washed away on the tides of harmony.
The Solitaire, rejuvenated, sang its magical song again. This time, it was even more seraphic. It released trails of golden sparkles that healed the battle-inflicted land, enchants returning to its radiant self. The blissful melody reached far ends of the kingdom, encapsulating every creature into a wave of euphoria and peace.
Sadly, King Ivan had given all his energy and life to the song. As the melody reached its peak, he fell, his life force fully absorbed into it. His body disappeared, but not before leaving behind a tiny box. The box had a message, 'Let the Harmony live within each soul.'
The Solitaire, in gratitude, chose to dwell in Cursilia. Its melody hence continued to flow, bringing smiles, spurring joy, hemming peace to the tapestry of life in Cursilia. As for King Ivan, his spirit lived on, within every harmony, touching hearts, bringing hope and joy.
And so the song of the Solitaire continues, a reminder of harmony, love, and selflessness that echo in the kingdom of Cursilia, in every breath of the wind, and in every heartbeat of its inhabitants.