The Wish, the Elixir, and the Philosophy

An old wives tale turned into a book from the southern regions of the Veritian Leaf. There have been three editions of it in print, the first edition being much sought after by those who believe in the legitimacy of the text and want to find the secrets of life as well.

Purpose

It was a book written for children, the moral lesson obscured by time. Now it is simply an interesting tale of a Veritian.

Document Structure

Publication Status

There were three editions to this book. The first edition is a rare book of great value, sought by many scholars.

Historical Details

Background

The tale is based off of a real man and hero of the Veritian Leaf, though his heroism of rejecting temptation meant that there was not much evidence for his existence.

Legacy

While the veracity of the tale and its study goes out of fashion quite often, like other heroic tales there are reemergences that occur. The most significant period was the 1040-1130 period, for the scholars actually found the creatures of myth, the Wish and the Philosophy. Both led to tragedy, as those who discovered them were not as self-controlled as Laern. For the Wish, one must simply look at the fall of the house of Salmonpuddle in Tumult, and the Philosphy must simply study the destruction of the Lesvetter. There is also a guild called the Ratcatchers who scour Elven towers for the Elixir.

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The Wish, the Elixir, and the Philosophy

(To be reworked into an actual narrative at a later date)
The story of the adventurer Laern who went on a quest to bring his daughter back to life. First, he found a magical lamp housing a powerful genie. It offered him anything he wanted, but he refused. He then found a powerful alchemist who made an elixir of life. He tried to pawn it off to Laern, but he refused. He then met a majestic celestial who gave him the word to life, but he refused. Laern returned home emptyhanded, and cried at his daughter's tomb. From the earth watered by his tears a tree grew and consumed Laern. The End.
Stanzas within:
In land of dust and savages Lies a canyon that sounds the fiddle. By a mound of salt Is a door that opens to a riddle.
In a tower of Elven lords Stands a door which need no key By the silver framed glass Be wary the reflection to set him free.
In holy lands at the edge of the world Sits a man observing the expanse. At the beckon of the starlight ritual To receive the angelic immanence.

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Type

Manuscript, Literature

Medium

Paper

Authoring Date

496