The Unseen Healer🔊

Once upon a time, in the bustling city of Raelin, tales of an unseen healer touched the hearts of many. His name was Gavin, but the world knew him by his deeds rather than his appearance.

Gavin was born in a family of physicians, but unlike his kin who practiced conventional medicine, he had a peculiar talent. He could heal people without even touching them. However, he had a unique condition - he always wore a mask as he was extremely bashful. For this reason, no one knew what he looked like, which gave birth to the legend of the unseen healer.

One day, King Kendall of Raelin fell perilously ill. Despite the efforts of the renowned physicians from across the kingdom, his condition continued to deteriorate. As the king was on the brink of death, the murmurs about the unseen healer reached the royal court. The king's advisory council decided to summon Gavin, the reclusive wonder, as their last hope.

The council dispatched a messenger to the outskirts of the city where Gavin lived. When the wind, carrying the royal summons, stirred up the curtain at Gavin's humble dwellings, he understood that he could no longer remain in the shadows. The situation demanded his gift to be used openly. With a suppressed sigh, he picked up his cloak and headed towards the heart of Raelin, where the royal palace proudly stood.

Gavin arrived at the palace, shrouded in his cloak and mask, adding more to the sense of mystery around him. The royal court was abuzz with whispers about the unusual healer. Ignoring the crowd, he walked towards the king's bedchamber.

The moaning king was laid on the bed, surrounded by the desperate eyes of the queen and the princes. Gavin moved closer to the king, praying quietly to help the dying liege perhaps not physically as was supposed of him, but emotionally, which was his hidden talent. He held his hands over the king's body and whispered soothing words into the silent room. There was a serene calmness in the air, time seemingly stood still.

In the following days, the king's health began to improve. The color returned to his face, and his strength revived. The entire kingdom rejoiced at the miracle, and the unseen healer became a celebrated figure overnight.

Gavin, however, was not comfortable with this new-found fame and decided to leave the city. On the night before his departure, he went to the king's chambers to bid him farewell. The king, completely recovered by this time, stood up to embrace Gavin. 'I owe you my life, humble healer, but before you leave, honor us with an unmasked presence,' the king requested.

After a moment of hesitation, Gavin took off his mask. For the first time, people saw the unseen healer. He was a man of an ordinary face with eye-catching unusual twisted scars, most likely a side-effect of his mysterious healing power. Yet, despite his unattractiveness, his disposition emanated an unexplainable warmth, and the love and respect for him in the eyes of the onlookers intensified.

With these newfound bonds of respect and friendship, Gavin left the city, but his story remained as the legend of the unseen healer, an essential part of Raelin's folklore. The narrative of his humble sacrifice and unconditional service stood out as a beacon for others to follow, proving that true healing extended beyond the physical and touched the hearts and souls of those around, even in unseen ways.