The Tales

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Welcome to Esperia — A World of Harmony and Magic
In the enchanting world of Esperia, the Seven Shapes have united to bring peace and balance to all living beings.
At the heart of this harmony stand two guiding forces:
Shala, the Shape of Time,
and
Atma, the Shape of Balance.
They are joined by the Five Elemental Shapes, each embodying a vital force of nature and spirit:
Vati – Shape of Wisdom, bearer of Water
Gurumin – Shape of Empathy, guardian of Wind
Eklea – Shape of Awareness, spark of Lightning
Kenko – Shape of Health, soul of Earth
Faya – Shape of Willpower, flame of Fire
In this peaceful land, magical creatures known as the Espers nurture a radiant force called StarDust—a warm, glowing energy that lives within. It must be cared for every day to keep its light shining.
Through centuries of reflection, exploration, and love, the Espers have gathered their knowledge and stories into a single, ever-growing magical tome:
One Daily Tale
Let its pages guide you, inspire you, and help your own StarDust glow brighter—day by day.
Shala, The Shape of Time
  • Learn Yourself

    Learn Yourself

    You are you. So you believe you know yourself, right? But when was the last time you truly spent time with yourself—without being distracted by the usual comforts of the developed world? Eklea, the Shape of Awareness, was like a bright and shining star for the Espers of Esperia. Whenever they glimpsed her presence, it…

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  • Hope

    Hope

    When learning about the story of humankind, Guruko began to feel overwhelmed and sad by the countless wars and conflicts that had plagued—and continue to plague—our shared planet we call Earth. Grandma Luna noticed that Guruko wasn’t her usual self, full of joy and smiles.“Is something wrong?” Guruko spoke about the contents of the history…

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  • Believe in your Growth

    Believe in your Growth

    Cha Cha was thinking a lot about the similarities between the StarDust of the Espers and the human brain. For both, in order to develop, it is essential for the individual to truly believe they can grow. In Esperia, this way of thinking had become almost natural and effortless, as the Great Library stood at…

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  • Superhuman?

    Superhuman?

    Our modern civilization, through the industrial revolutions, has enabled humankind to use machines that grant superhuman capacities—to reshape the land, cut down forests, and so forth. This transformation occurred in just a few centuries and has completely altered humanity’s ability to impact the entire world on a global scale. The comic book The World Without…

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  • Survival Instinct

    Survival Instinct

    Living creatures share what is called a survival instinct. When you think about it, it’s rather mysterious. This instinct drives the richest people on the planet to search for ways to achieve immortality—until it becomes too late for them. It leads others to live vicariously through their children. And the irony of this instinct is…

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  • Critical Thinking

    Critical Thinking

    In Esperia, there was an extremely valuable skill that was slowly being developed by all the Espers: critical thinking. Because they were raised with the 7 Shapes in mind, they built up their own unique StarDust, which was in fact the physical materialization of their critical thinking! They understood that living in the present moment…

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  • Out of Your Comfort Zone

    Out of Your Comfort Zone

    Our brain needs challenges and must be placed in unfamiliar situations in order to grow. This is why stepping out of one’s comfort zone is one of the keys to making progress. It means trying things we’re not used to, learning new ideas or concepts we aren’t familiar with, or pushing our body to exercise…

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  • Be in shape

    Be in shape

    Today’s modern world, especially in many wealthy countries, is facing an issue: obesity. We now have many machines that make our lives easier and more effortless. But just as wisdom is gained by reflecting on problems, your body—and how in shape you are—is a reflection of how dedicated you are to yourself and to those…

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