The Tale of Aurelion, the Golden King

In the Aurelion Fields, there exists a legendary tale about the Golden King Aurelion, said to have once ruled a kingdom of untold wealth and beauty. The king, so beloved by the sun god Aurelios, was granted eternal life but cursed with a fate worse than death.


Legend

It is said that Aurelion's kingdom flourished for centuries, with golden crops that never withered and rivers flowing with clear, sparkling water. One day, in his hubris, Aurelion sought to bind the light of the sun into a crown, believing it would make him a god. Aurelios punished Aurelion, transforming him into a statue of pure gold, entombed in a hidden valley. The sun shines brightest upon this valley once a year, and during that time, it’s said the statue weeps molten gold, a gift for those brave enough to find it.

Old Wives’ Tale

People believe that a piece of this gold can bring fortune, but it comes with a heavy price—eventual madness, as Aurelios' curse still lingers upon any who take from the Golden King.