Dim'kalyr - Tears of the gods

Within the heart of the desert, once every hundred years, there blooms a rare and elusive flower. These flowers, known as Dim'kalyr, born from a fiery union of the sun’s unyielding heat and the howling fury of a sandstorm, shimmer with the brilliance of a thousand suns. Few have beheld their bloom, and fewer still have returned to speak of their otherworldly radiance, but there is said to be more to them.   The legend whispers that these flowers sprang from the tears of the gods themselves. Moved by the beauty of the deserts they had created, the gods wept, and their tears fell to the earth, giving life to the Dim’kalyr. With radiant petals, glowing softly in the fleeting remnants of the sandstorm that birthed them , they are a sight to behold, a marvel that awes all who are fortunate enough to witness their bloom.   It is said that the nectar of the Dim’kalyr holds a fragment of the gods’ power to this day. Those few who are brave enough to seek out these flowers and drink their nectar are granted a celestial blessing . This blessing bestows a long-lasting life, free of illness or the woes of old age. However, this gift comes with a price. The one who drinks the nectar is bound to the desert forever, body and soul, tethered to the sands and the raging winds that gave birth to the Dim’kalyr.   Countless adventurers have pursued the Dim’kalyr, lured by the promise of power and eternal life. Yet, the desert is a harsh and unforgiving place, and the flowers are elusive, said to bloom just once every hundred years. Of those daring souls, few return - and to this day, not one has returned to tell of their newfound power. But the legend remains, a gift from the gods born from beauty in a storm.

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Shortlisted for Myth and Legends in Summercamp 2024

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Aug 8, 2024 00:49

I am in awe. This piece of writing beautifully captures the mystical allure of the Dim'kalyr flowers, weaving a legend that is both enchanting and haunting. The tantalizing promise of the flowers' nectar, coupled with the ominous price of being bound to the desert, adds a compelling and dramatic tension. The legend of the Dim'kalyr is masterfully told. No wonder it leaves adventurers in awe of the beauty and mystery of these rare blooms.

Oct 16, 2024 13:46

Thank you so much for your praise!

Sit down, my friend, and let me tell you of Aran'sha . A world where the sands shift and the stars sing, where the wind carries secrets and the twin moons keep silent vigil over it all.
Aug 14, 2024 23:50 by Secere Laetes

Eine schöne Blume, gefällt mir gut. Auch, dass es sich bei ihr um einen Mythos handelt. Besonders gut finde ich die Idee, dass sie quasi aus Sandstürmen geboren wird. Und das Bild passt einfach toll. Mich würde nur noch interessieren, was es denn bei dir bedeutet, an die Wüste gebunden zu sein. Das wäre eine schöne Ergänzung.

Oct 16, 2024 14:11

Tatsächlich eine Sache auf die ich noch näher eingehen werde. Freut mich das sie gefallen hat.

Sit down, my friend, and let me tell you of Aran'sha . A world where the sands shift and the stars sing, where the wind carries secrets and the twin moons keep silent vigil over it all.
Aug 26, 2024 17:49 by Amy Winters-Voss

Quality Myth Badge by Amy Winters-Voss

Your excellent article is in my shortlist (Fox's Picks of the SC 2024 Myth Articles) for the prompt "A myth, urban legend or conspiracy theory believed by many to be true".   Captivating tale of a special bloom!

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Oct 16, 2024 13:52

It might be a bit late and I thought I had already replied to this..but thank you so much for the wonderful badge and including it in the shortlist. Glad you like it!

Sit down, my friend, and let me tell you of Aran'sha . A world where the sands shift and the stars sing, where the wind carries secrets and the twin moons keep silent vigil over it all.
Aug 30, 2024 15:37

Really gorgeous flowers. But what is meant by „bound to the desert“? Are they not able to leave the desert anymore if they eat the nectar? And if so, then why would anyone want to find the flower at all? They couldn‘t utilize the powers they gained, could they?

Oct 16, 2024 13:54

You are indeed "bound" to the desert, for nothing comes without a price- and while you are not able to leave very long, for many that would be a small price to pay for eternal life and great power.

Sit down, my friend, and let me tell you of Aran'sha . A world where the sands shift and the stars sing, where the wind carries secrets and the twin moons keep silent vigil over it all.
Aug 30, 2024 22:38 by Joella Kay

I really like the flower and myth behind it.

Oct 16, 2024 14:11

Thank you so much!

Sit down, my friend, and let me tell you of Aran'sha . A world where the sands shift and the stars sing, where the wind carries secrets and the twin moons keep silent vigil over it all.