The Lost God

    By Chiran Upadhya

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    18 Aug, 2024

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    Eldar, the ancient god, was lost in the mortal realm. He stumbled through the forest, lost and confused, seeking a way back to his divine realm.

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    Ariana, a young human girl, found Eldar near her village. She was curious about the strange man and decided to help him, unaware of his divine nature.

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    Ariana brought Eldar to her village, hoping to help him find his way. However, Eldar's divine aura caught the attention of the village elder.

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    Elder Harris, the village elder, recognized Eldar's divine aura and advised Ariana to help him return to his realm to maintain the balance between the mortal and divine.

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    Ariana and Eldar embarked on a journey to the sacred mountain, where a portal to the divine realm was rumored to exist.

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    As they reached the summit, they were confronted by Voro, a dragon guarding the portal. Eldar prepared to fight, while Ariana stood behind, watching with fear.

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    Eldar fought bravely, his divine powers clashing with Voro's fiery breath. The battle was intense, shaking the very foundations of the mountain.

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    Ariana, seeing Eldar in danger, found the courage to distract Voro, giving Eldar a chance to strike a decisive blow.

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    With Voro defeated, the portal to the divine realm opened. Eldar, grateful for Ariana's help, offered her a chance to accompany him.

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    Ariana, however, chose to stay, saying her place was in the mortal realm. Eldar respected her decision and promised to watch over her.

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    Eldar stepped into the portal, looking back one last time at Ariana. As the portal closed, Ariana was left alone under the moonlit sky.

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    Ariana returned to her village, carrying with her the memory of Eldar, the lost god she had helped return home.