The Soul's Resonance

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Legend says that the soul of the world does not reside in a place, but in a being: the Great White Dragon, an ancient spirit of water and sky, whose very breath commands the rivers and the rains.

For a hundred years, he sleeps at the river's heart, and in his dreams, the seasons turn in perfect harmony, the crops flourish, and the lands know peace. But if his slumber were to be disturbed, his sorrow or wrath would plunge the world into an age of endless flood and biting frost.

Long ago, a pact was formed between mortals and the dragon's spirit. Once a century, a guardian is chosen, a soul pure enough to perform the Celestial Lullaby—a melody that soothes the dragon's heart and ensures his dreams remain peaceful.

The woman we see is not merely a musician; she is the current Guardian. The instrument in her hands is the sacred Pipa of Ages, carved from a petrified branch of the Tree of Life and strung with the dragon's own shed whiskers, a gift of immense trust from a time long past.

What we witness is not a performance, but a sacred, silent duty. Every note from her pipa is a prayer, a thread of magic that weaves directly into the dragon's consciousness. The visible ripples of light are the melody made manifest, the very essence of harmony. The dragon's gentle stirrings and the soft mist from his breath are his silent reply: the pact is honored, the lullaby is received, and the world will know peace for another lifetime.