In the year 925 AD, amidst the lush forests and rolling hills of ancient Croatia, King Tomislav sat upon his throne, ruling with strength and wisdom. His kingdom flourished under his reign, but little did he know that his peaceful court was about to be visited by a mysterious traveler from a distant future. The air crackled with energy as a figure materialised before the king and his courtiers. Clad in a cloak of shimmering silver and with eyes that seemed to hold the secrets of time itself, the traveller was The Harbinger.
"I come from a time beyond your wildest dreams, King Tomislav," The Harbinger announced, his voice carrying an otherworldly resonance. "I bring news of great import, for the fate of your kingdom and the world itself hangs in the balance. "
King Tomislav looked at stranger with the dose of annoyance, "Who dares approach me with such bold claims? Speak quickly, stranger, for I have little patience for jests."
The Harbinger approached closer to the king, "I am no jester, Your Majesty. I am The Harbinger, a traveler of time, tasked with revealing the secrets of the ages."
"Time traveler? Such tales belong to the realm of fantasy. What knowledge do you claim to possess, and why should I believe you?"
The Harbinger sensed that the king was not eager to have a company of a time-travelling stranger, "You need only look into the annals of history to find the truth of my words. But I understand your skepticism. Allow me to offer a glimpse into the future, a future where Croatia thrives as a beacon of strength and resilience."
The Harbinger continued, "In the centuries to come, Croatia will overcome many trials and tribulations. It will rise as a bastion of culture, art, and innovation, its people united in purpose and vision."
"A prosperous future for Croatia? ", king Tomislav responded surprisingly. "This is welcome news indeed. But what of the world beyond our borders? What fate awaits humanity?"
The Harbinger stepped forward, his gaze unwavering. "I have seen the rise and fall of empires, the ebb and flow of history," he began. "But there is a darkness looming on the horizon, a threat unlike any other. It is a force that seeks to devour all in its path, to plunge the world into chaos and despair."
The courtiers murmured amongst themselves, their eyes wide with fear. But King Tomislav remained resolute, his expression steely. "What must we do to thwart this darkness?" he demanded.
The Harbinger nodded approvingly. "You possess a rare courage, King Tomislav," he said. "But to defeat this threat, you must unite the kingdoms of this land like never before. Only by standing together can you hope to prevail against the darkness."
With a solemn nod, King Tomislav rose from his throne. "So be it," he declared. "I shall send forth envoys to the neighbouring kingdoms, to seek alliances and forge bonds of solidarity. We shall face this darkness as one, and emerge victorious."
And so, spurred on by the words of The Harbinger, King Tomislav embarked on a quest to unite the neighbouring kingdoms. Through diplomacy and cunning, he forged alliances that would withstand the test of time. And when the darkness finally descended upon the land, his kingdom stood strong, a beacon of hope in the face of adversity. As for The Harbinger, he vanished as mysteriously as he had appeared, his purpose fulfilled. But his words echoed through the annals of history, a reminder that even in the darkest of times, courage and unity can light the way to a brighter future.
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THE HARBINGER
Mistério / SuspenseTHE HARBINGER is a book in which main character is travelling through the time and holds conversations with famous and well known people from the past. Each conversation is a chapter for itself. Main character does not have the name, he is known as...
