The Legend of Amaryah

The Legend of Amaryah

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Amaryah is an adventurous young lady of an elite clan well-known for cultivating successful followers. For fools who didn't know any better, Amaryah is nothing but a failure. But for people who met her face to face, they know she is never short of power nor is she inferior to others. Even without the aid of an elemental spirit, her techniques and spiritual level are high enough to take any user on one-on-one. However some people may be awed and amazed, hate and displeasure are always inevitable. People who harbor enough hatred would do anything to drag someone down. So once the origins of Amaryah and the history of her family were revealed, she ended up getting executed and burned like how her ancestors met their demise. But this is too abrupt of an ending, and there's a reason why legends are called legends.

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Chapter 1

Chapter 1

Many, many years ago, from times when stories were still sung and these songs were persistently passed on from generations to generations, a collection of many myths and legends were celebrated by the people.

They built temples and shrines for the gods. They built tombs for their leaders to be buried beside the gods they worshipped. And in harmony, humans and spirits served the higher beings.

Selaphiel was a blessed land. Still is. The continent's people were even more blessed. Unlike other places, they were gifted the ability to bond with tamed spirits so that they can use some of nature's powers.

But over time, because of greed and ambitions, they grew to forget their purpose, and they eventually strayed from traditions.

There once lived a humble commoner family of sixteen. It was such a large family that they had to risk themselves into working for the more fortunate ones as spirit trappers.

For them, they were lucky enough to have been born and lived in Selaphiel, a world where humans and spirits co-exist.

In such a place, being poor was not a problem if you possess the skills and abilities needed for survival. There are many ways to utilize talents.

In their case, they chose to run around the fields and forests day and night catching troublesome, untamed spirits in exchange for house and lodging. They could choose to practice formally, like what the nobles usually do to educate their children, but they decided that it did not suit them.

Living a normal life where they could eat three meals a day and enjoy their occupation were enough.

It wasn't that all spirits cause trouble that they need someone to hunt them. The spirits are divided into two general groups, much like humans: bad and good.

There are just some spirits who are yet to be tamed. Or are supposed to be on the other side, but for whatever reason, are still in the mortal realm.

No matter the status, people with potential are so closely bonded with nature that even the elemental spirits stick to them. When a spirit chooses you, and you accept them, you become equals through contracts.

You would be able to wield a part of nature with the help of your spirit.

One can gain the elements of either of the four: air, water, earth, or fire. Through accepting more than one spirit equal, though may be complicated and can pose compatibility problems for all parties involved, you may also be able to wield two different elements or a mixture of both.

This is why the commoner family never runs out of odd jobs. They aren't just meant to drive away untamed and lost spirits. Sometimes, they are tasked to capture some to send to the nobles who are trying their luck as well.

However, because of ambitions of power, glory, and fame, ascension has become a mere myth for the mortals. A topic they would most likely laugh off since they have forgotten the true purpose of wielding spirits.

Selaphiel, which was once the biggest and most beautiful continent, is falling into ruins upon the hands of its selfish caretakers.

One fateful night for the commoner family came, and as the oldest of the children successfully stabbed a sneaky kid spirit who was trying to eat the soul of a noble's son, a terrifying quake shook the earth.

Glancing at one another's eyes, the group understood and immediately ran down a path home to check on their parents and their two little siblings who aren't allowed to hunt yet.

The oldest of the children, the leader and the one in charge, wildly waved his hands to signal his sisters and brothers to run faster as the rain started to pour.

They were quick runners, and average people will only feel a gust of wind when they pass by. With the downpour, the scenery was made even more blurry than normal on their peripheral.

Looking back at the trail, this eldest son saw that no one was behind and everyone finally went on ahead. He began calming down and ran a little less panicky.

But just as his worries started to subside, a thunder as bright as the sun and loud as the rumbling of the stormy ocean struck straight right to where his foot was about to land.

The boy was in a hurry, running with all his might and force that he was blown meters away because of the impact.

Groaning painfully, when he opened his eyes with a hand shielding his face from the rain, he saw a man standing righteously over the spot where the thunder landed only seconds ago.

This man was masked with a blinding light, smelled rich, and looked heavenly. The child didn't need anyone to tell him this was a god standing before him.

Shaken and baffled, he immediately straightened himself up and kowtowed in a hurry in front of the god.

"A god! A god has appeared!" he exclaimed repeatedly in his mind as he bumped his forehead to the ground. He greeted, "This lowly human child is dressed in rags and dirt. Please pardon my crudeness!"

First, there was a loud bang, a sound made by the staff the god was holding when he gently tapped it to the wet ground, then there came a thunderous voice.

"This god is wondering. How are cases involving lost spirits occurring less these days in this countryside than they did in the past decades? Tell me, young man, was it your doing?"

With trembling lips, the boy answered in stutters: "Yes! But it's not just me. I work with my siblings for the nobles to fight off and chase away bad spirits. Did we unknowingly break any..."

"Silence."

The god's voice was calm, but it possessed a commanding power as well. If the little boy was just any other ordinary human, he would already have passed out from fear and pressure

Because the boy still had his head glued to the ground even though he was cold and trembling, the god was pleased.

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26 Chapters
Chapter 1
Many, many years ago, from times when stories were still sung and these songs were persistently passed on from generations to generations, a collection of many myths and legends were celebrated by the people. They built temples and shrines for the gods. They built tombs for their leaders to be buried beside the gods they worshipped. And in harmony, humans and spirits served the higher beings. Selaphiel was a blessed land. Still is. The continent's people were even more blessed. Unlike other places, they were gifted the ability to bond with tamed spirits so that they can use some of nature's powers. But over time, because of greed and ambitions, they grew to forget their purpose, and they eventually strayed from traditions. There once lived a humble commoner family of sixteen. It was such a large family that they had to risk themselves into working for the more fortunate ones as spirit trappers. For them, they were lucky enough to have been born and lived in Selaphiel, a world wher
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Chapter 2
With a small smile, the god continued speaking, "I am called..." The boy was momentarily confused when a static sound surfaced out of nowhere and blocked every sound there was to hear in the night. Till he remembered a certain story circulating endlessly in all places he has been in. It seemed that the folktales about ordinary and unworthy humans not being able to hear the names of gods were true, so the boy, who had done grave sins in the past, did not hear it. "I am the god residing and guarding the gates and spaces between the worlds. Your deeds have been recognized, and I am here to propose an idea." Thinking it was a reward that could possibly help feed his family, the boy immediately accepted without waiting to hear the whole proposition. "I accept! It was this righteous god who has come to grace the earth of his presence. I have no right to disagree!" Although a bit crude and lacking the correct etiquette and manners, the uneducated boy did have a point. Right now, this
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Chapter 3
Amaryah gasped for air. She is someone who has always cared about her appearance; thus, even when she is almost out of breath, she still has the audacity to sit up to start looking for a mirror. She only paused after seeing how flowers scattered all over when she moved. Slowly, she steadied her breathing and tried to relax. While doing so, she looked around to find out where she was and was surprised at how easily she could move. She was ready to feel uncomfortable upon returning to her body, yet this was what greeted her. How unexpected. Despite being lifeless for months, no muscle is aching nor numbing. She raised her hands to watch her fingers and even looked down at her feet to feel her toes wiggle. "It looks like someone has taken meticulous care of me," she thought. She seems to be in a small cabin that is most likely built for her. The shelves on her left are filled with many bottles of potions and jars of herbs while the table a meter away from the foot of her bed has m
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Chapter 4
Amaryah hasn't gotten over what had happened yet. She was still promising to teach the witches a lesson in the future when she was abruptly interrupted by the subject of her thoughts. "Our little Aryah…" "Child, do you…" "...want to know…" "...what we've seen?" The witches are talented and skillful. One of their very special abilities, which they also taught Amaryah, was to influence other spirits, making them submit almost completely to them. When their dominance is used correctly, they can share their senses, thoughts, and emotions, and sometimes even control their actions. But it is not as if they could possess them. Possession was releasing your own spirit, leaving your body, and overpowering someone else's spirit to take over their body. What the dominance of the witches does is different. They will be able to hear their thoughts, able to see what they see, hear what they hear, taste what comes inside their mouth, and smell whatever they smell. They can feel their surroun
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Chapter 5
Like what the scrap of soul had said, her body is currently too weak to even manage a whole spirit. Much less be sensitive about her surroundings and the fluctuations of their emotions. She does not have any place in mind, but for now, she can only make do with the mountains and caves. Anywhere no ordinary human would reach or accidentally pass by and where energy is abundant and clean enough will be good. However, she didn't know that the witches already devised a different and better plan for her. "We have prepared you a place already." Her brows knitted upon hearing the words. "There is no need to thank us. Consider this one of the many great deeds we shall do to repay you." It disappeared after speaking and Amaryah breathed a sigh of relief. She finally felt a lot lighter, but upon digesting what the scrap of soul said, she was baffled. "What the hell are you talking..." She was absently moving before and could only feel the difficulty of maintaining her strength that she di
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Chapter 6
Lucian threw away the now bloodied handkerchief and took out another to bandage her wrist. Now that they are close up, she could feel his surging aura. She was really being careless. She had felt this energy the moment she opened the door of the cabin but did not bother with it. An aura this strong, in normal circumstances, she would have avoided it at all costs. Yet look at how persuasive the witches' hints are. They dragged her body towards this person, and she was pulled like a magnet. However, she really doesn't like this situation. This is dangerous, and she could be led astray. Lucian may be smart and a good leader, but she remembers that he lacked practical experiences. All because the people, most especially the direct descendants of the leading family of Mist Mountains seldom left to see what it was like outside. While Amaryah was brought up in the Sachiel Shores, he was born and raised in Mist Mountains. He grew up learning social etiquette, combat skills, and how to
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Chapter 7
Amaryah sobbed louder as Lucian beside her did his best to hide his panic. Thinking the girl was now crying and blaming himself for it, Yaron Lucian kneels beside Amaryah and checks her condition. The girl had red eyes, probably from pain and holding back some tears, but of course he didn't realize it was actually from suppressing laughter. She was gripping her shoulder with both of her hands; one hand was bandaged while the other, with sleeves rolling down, revealed more scratches and bruises She also seemed to have internal injuries from the way she was leaning down, body trembling a little. "May I?" Lucian asked, pointing at her hands. "You seem to be in a worse condition than I initially thought. Let me check your pulse." Acting reluctant, Amaryah let go of her shoulder and showed him her hand which Lucian carefully grasped. He held her right wrist, and using his middle and index fingers, he looked and felt for her pulse. Lucian's eyebrows raised a little upon listening to h
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Chapter 8
Like most places, there is a legend known to many about how the Mist Mountains came to be. A few millennia ago, these erected mountains were just like any other ordinary mountain. That is, till a lady of some famous noble family runs away from home due to a marriage she didn't want. The lady hoped to offer her whole lifetime praising and singing to the gods, but her family never understood nor supported her. She was miserable for days upon hearing the news of the day when she would marry, so she took off and hid in the mountains. She lived secluded, sang beautiful songs of praises and gratitude to the heavens day and night, and was even able to ascend. Her years of hardships living alone and doing nothing but worshipping gods had made the Mist Mountains what it is now. Amaryah felt the fluctuating energy after half an hour of walking. She looked up to the foggy view and was once again reminded of how much of a waste it is to hide the glory of Mist Mountains from the rest of the w
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Chapter 9
"What kind of defense is this. Few meters of walking in the mist and then you get to your destination so easily," Amaryah scoffed, trying to provoke Lucian to both amuse and redeem herself. She knows he must have sensed her weird behavior while walking up the paths. Yaron Lucian did not pay her any mind, and instead walked very quietly all of a sudden. Even the leaves dared not to cause the slightest crackle. His breathing also slowed down. He steadied his aura and chose to walk under the shadows of the leaves and trees. Frowning, Amaryah looked at him intensely to make sure he was still with her. She almost thought she fell into some kind of illusion and that this was all actually a trap. Her overthinking is worsening every minute she is not aware of what her enemies are doing or where they might be. There was also the incident an hour ago when she unknowingly let her guard down and bumped into Lucian. The more she thinks about it, the more she wants to quickly grow and be able
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Chapter 10
With all her might, Amaryah tried her best to restrain herself. She thought she was the shameless one for pretending and taking advantage of Lucian—well, she was partly telling the truth then. But this Yaron Lucian, does he still have his dignity? Or did it flee down the mountains from suffocation because of their small world? Looking at where she was, it's not that she is complaining since she at least was given a place to stay, but this cabin? Really? The clan leader and elders have their own residence at the back of their offices at the center of their mountains, but they also have a private residence. In all their homes, she remembers there were cabins built behind for their wives and children. Lucian had led her to the cabin farthest from his bedroom, or the place for the “least favorite” wife. He went out again to get a healer, so she was left alone to think and mend for her hurt pride. Yaron Lucian was just so adamant at staying single for life in the past that she never
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