I don't know if you believe in God or not, but there had to be someone watching over this innocent baby. After being thrown from the towering cliffs of Mount Edjkneesgd, he plunged into the roaring waterfall below. The force of the water should have dashed him against the rocks, ending his life before it even had a chance to begin. Yet, by some miracle, the infant survived.
Carried by the rushing current, the baby was swept through the waterfall's torrent and into a hidden cave behind the falls. The soft, moss-covered floor of the cave cushioned his landing, and the warmth from the crystals embedded in the cave walls provided a gentle, protective glow.
Days passed, and the baby, against all odds, clung to life. His cries echoed through the cave, unheard by the outside world until fate intervened once more. A wandering healer named Elara, known for her uncanny ability to sense the presence of life and death, happened to be gathering herbs near the waterfall. Drawn by a feeling she couldn't explain, she ventured behind the falls and discovered the infant, weak but alive.
Elara gasped at the sight. "How could this be?" she murmured, gently lifting the baby into her arms. Her experienced eyes quickly noted the absence of a crystal. "A child without a crystal... you are truly a miracle."
Despite her astonishment, Elara's nurturing instincts took over. She wrapped the baby in her cloak and hurried back to her secluded cabin deep in the forest. There, she tended to the infant's needs, using her healing magic to nurture him back to health. Days turned into weeks, and the baby grew stronger under her care.
Naming him Kael, Elara decided to raise the child as her own, away from the prying eyes and harsh judgments of society. She knew that a child without a crystal would face a life of scorn and prejudice, and she was determined to protect him from that fate.
As Kael grew, Elara noticed something remarkable. Despite his lack of a crystal, he possessed an innate resilience and a unique connection to the natural world. He could sense the life force in plants and animals, and his touch seemed to encourage growth and healing. Elara began to wonder if Kael's lack of a crystal was not a disability, but a sign of a different kind of power.
One evening, as they sat by the fire, Elara spoke softly to Kael. "You are destined for something great, my child. The world may see you as different, but I believe you have a purpose beyond what anyone can imagine."
Kael, now a curious and bright-eyed boy of five, looked up at her with a determined expression. "I want to help people, like you do, Mama."
Elara smiled, her heart swelling with pride. "And you will, Kael. You will."
As the years passed, Kael's abilities continued to develop in ways that defied explanation. Elara taught him everything she knew about healing and the natural world, and together, they prepared for the day when Kael would step out from the shadows and into his true destiny.