The Last Harvest: The Legend of the Three Meals

In the dawn of time, when the celestial realm and the mortal world were intertwined, there lived a people whose lives were governed by the celestial beings. These beings, known as the Samael, were tasked with maintaining the balance between the realms and ensuring the survival of both. They did so by sending down three sacred meals—each representing a different element of life and the universe.

The first meal, the Meal of Earth, was a feast of the finest grains, fruits, and vegetables, which symbolized the fertility and richness of the earth. The second meal, the Meal of Fire, was a culinary delight of meats, spices, and desserts, representing the passion, energy, and warmth of life. The third meal, the Meal of Water, was a refreshing collection of aquatic delicacies, signifying the purity, adaptability, and life-giving nature of water.

An ancient prophecy foretold that a great calamity would befall the world, and the only way to avert it was the arrival of these three meals. The Samael, in their wisdom, chose a mortal named Elyon to be the vessel for this sacred task. Elyon, a simple farmer, was no ordinary man; he was chosen for his humility, kindness, and the profound connection he shared with the earth, fire, and water.

The journey to gather the three meals was fraught with peril. Elyon must traverse the celestial realm, encountering the various celestial beings who tested his resolve and his connection to the elements. Each test was a challenge to his character and his understanding of the world.

First, Elyon faced the test of the Meal of Earth. He was led to a field where the most fertile soil was said to lie. But the field was guarded by the Gaea, the Earth Mother, who demanded proof of Elyon’s love and respect for the land. Elyon, humbled by the request, planted a seed he had carried with him. The seed grew into a magnificent tree, its fruits the very essence of the earth. The Gaea was impressed and allowed Elyon to take the Meal of Earth.

Next, Elyon encountered the test of the Meal of Fire. He was taken to a mountain peak where the flames were said to be the purest form of fire. The test here was not of his own strength but of his ability to understand the fiery essence of passion and energy. Elyon was tasked with calming the flames without extinguishing them, which he did with a profound understanding of the balance between control and chaos. The Meal of Fire was his reward.

The final test was the Meal of Water, which was guarded by the Nereus, the Water Lord. Elyon was taken to a vast ocean, where the waters were both serene and tumultuous. The Nereus tested Elyon’s adaptability and his ability to harness the life-giving properties of water. Elyon, who had always been attuned to the cycles of the ocean, managed to capture the purest essence of the water in a single drop, earning him the Meal of Water.

With the three meals gathered, Elyon returned to his village. The people were overjoyed, but they knew the true purpose of the meals was to restore balance to the world. The Samael descended from the heavens and witnessed Elyon’s success. They blessed the meals and performed a ritual that would ensure the balance was restored.

As the prophecy foretold, the great calamity did not come. The world flourished, and the people lived in harmony with the celestial realm. Elyon was hailed as a hero, not just for his journey, but for his embodiment of the sacred connection between the earth, fire, and water.

The Last Harvest became a tale told through generations, a myth that taught the importance of balance and the profound connection between humans and the elements. It was a reminder that the key to survival lay not in the might of one, but in the harmony of all.