Echoes of the Elders

The Forgotten Song, Book One

By: Ollie Geary

Narrated by: Danny Holt

Long ago, before the world fell into darkness, the Elders ruled the land with wisdom, wielding the ancient Songs that had been passed down through the ages. These Songs—mystical, powerful, and infinite—had the power to shape life itself. The Song of Creation brought life where there was none, giving breath to forests, rivers, and the sky. The Song of Destruction balanced it, tearing down what was corrupted to make way for renewal. But there was one Song, whispered of only in shadows, feared even by the most powerful of the Elders. The Song of Balance—a force so dangerous, it could bring harmony or ruin, creation or collapse, depending on the heart of the one who wielded it. The Elders, wise and wary, chose to bury the Song of Balance, sealing it away with magic so ancient and powerful that no mortal hands could break it. For a time, the world flourished under their careful stewardship. The Songs were sung in harmony, and the balance of creation and destruction was maintained. But as the years passed, the Elders grew complacent, and with their complacency came whispers of corruption. Among them, there was one who listened too closely to the whispers. Vareth.

Once a trusted leader among the Elders, Vareth’s heart had become consumed by ambition. He believed that the true power of the world lay in the Songs of Destruction—songs that could bend the world to his will. In secret, he began to delve deeper into the forbidden Songs, seeking the power to remake the world as he saw fit. The Elders, sensing the growing darkness within Vareth, acted too late. By the time they sought to stop him, Vareth had already unlocked secrets long forgotten. He turned on the council, using the Songs of Destruction to tear the land asunder, scattering the remaining Elders and plunging the world into chaos.

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