The Tale of Princess Eleanor and Her Golden Dragon🔊

In a faraway kingdom, where the mighty mountains touched the cottony sky, was nestled the realm of Everbright. Amidst the chirping of the birds and the murmurous breeze, the castle stood tall, echoing its grandeur in the whole kingdom. And in that castle lived the benevolent King Robert, and the beautiful Queen Rosaline. They were bestowed with one daughter, the exquisite Princess Eleanor - the apple of their eyes.

Princess Eleanor was not just any royal princess. She had an allure that came not just from her stunning beauty but also from her warm heart. She had a view of the world that was as wide as the universe, and a spirit that flamed higher than the sun.

Their kingdom held a tradition. Every noble person, when they turned 16, had to embark on a journey alone, in pursuit of their truth, and return with an artefact that symbolized their discoveries. This practise was to ensure that they were in touch with their people's realities and never lost their humility amidst royal luxuries.

Eleanor's day soon arrived, and she was eager to embark on her journey. She bid farewell to her parents and ventured into the unknown with a courage that belied her young years. Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months. Eleanor saw abundant reality. She witnessed joy and jubulence, sorrow and strife, kinship and enmity, and the good and evil of mankind.

One day, while lost in her thoughts by a river, she saw a beautiful, petite bird ensnared in a hunter's trap. Eleanor was heartsick for the bird and rushed to set it free. Alas, the bird's wing was broken, and its heart pounded with fear. Eleanor, with a heart full of compassion, decided to nurse the bird back to health. She made a warm nest for it, fed it, and cared for it, like a mother would.

One night, under the brilliant night sky filled with stars that whispered tales of yore, the bird began to glow. Eleanor watched in awe and bewilderment as the tiny bird transformed into a magnificent fairy before her eyes. The fairy introduced herself as 'Fay', a magical creature from a parallel land cursed by an evil sorceress to live as a bird until a true-hearted person broke her curse.

As a token of thanks, Fay offered Eleanor a creature never seen before - a tiny, golden dragon. She explained that the dragon would grow larger and wiser with each kind act of Eleanor’s. The dragon was a symbol of purity and strength, a constant reminder of Eleanor's kind heart that led to the fairy's liberation.

With her newfound companion, Eleanor journeyed back to the kingdom of Everbright. With every act of kindness and courage she performed, the dragon grew bigger and wiser, emerging as a beacon of hope and strength for the people of Everbright.

Upon reaching home, Eleanor showcased the golden dragon as her artefact. The kingdom rejoiced, and Eleanor's parents were filled with pride. From then on, Eleanor's bond with the dragon became a symbol of compassion, truth, and wisdom in Everbright. Eleanor’s journey was reminisced as a grand tale that echoed in the kingdom, teaching youngsters the importance of courage, truth-telling, and compassion.

Although time may have faded the grandeur of King Robert and Queen Rosaline, the tale of Princess Eleanor's journey and her golden dragon still illuminate the kingdom of Everbright, a beacon of hope and wisdom, inspiring generations to come.