Iridescence in the Arena
by Bill and Linda Tiepelman
Title
Iridescence in the Arena
Artist
Bill and Linda Tiepelman
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph
Description
In the realm of Chromatica, where the night sky was a canvas of perpetual twilight, there existed a mystical creature known as the Astrauroch. Its hide was a tapestry of swirling colors that shimmered with iridescent light, reflecting the cosmos itself. The Astrauroch roamed the boundless prairies of the realm, a solitary sentinel of the night.
Legend held that the Astrauroch was the offspring of a fallen star and the ancient earth, embodying the bridge between the heavens and the land. Its majestic horns, spiraling like the arms of distant galaxies, were said to resonate with the music of the spheres, a symphony of celestial harmony heard by those pure of heart.
Once a century, the Astrauroch would appear at the Arena of Oracles, a sacred site where reality bent and the veil between worlds grew thin. Here, seers and sages gathered, drawn by the Astrauroch's aurora-like aura, to glimpse the future woven into its vibrant hues.
One such seer, Lyra, had prepared her whole life for this moment. As the Astrauroch entered the arena, the air thrummed with magic. Lyra approached, her eyes locked with the creature's wise gaze. She reached out, and the Astrauroch bowed its great head, allowing her to touch its snout.
In that instant, a cascade of visions flooded Lyra's mind—futures possible and paths untaken. She saw the ebb and flow of empires, the dance of stars yet unborn, and the intertwining fates of all who dwelled in Chromatica.
When the connection broke, Lyra stood transformed, her eyes now mirroring the Astrauroch's vibrant coat. She whispered her thanks, and the creature turned, vanishing into the night as mysteriously as it had come.
From that day forth, Lyra's prophecies bore the weight of truth, and her words were sought by all. And as the Astrauroch returned to the cosmic plains, it left behind a trail of stardust, a reminder of the beauty and mystery that thrives in the shadows of the world.
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November 26th, 2023
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