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
  • Let Go

    Let Go

    Guruko loved the tales of Gurumin, The Shape of Empathy, most of all. She always felt her heart moved by how simple things—like smiling, listening to others, or simply being here—could achieve so much. But she was also aware of the reality of the “modern world” on Earth. She knew it wasn’t that simple. The…

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  • The Source of Aether

    The Source of Aether

    When the StarDust was born at the end of the Chaos War, it helped Vati, the Element of Water, finally discover her true self. Through her curiosity and her eagerness to understand how things work, she would become the Shape of Wisdom, loved and respected by all. One of her greatest discoveries was uncovering the…

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  • The Superpower of Moderation

    The Superpower of Moderation

    What kind of power did Atma, the Shape of Balance, possess? You might think that, since she was able to end an endless cycle of conflict between the Five Elements, she must have had an immense superpower, right? Well, she did! But it wasn’t as flashy or as overwhelming as the magic of the Five…

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  • Time Will Tell

    Time Will Tell

    A long time ago, when Shala first witnessed Chaos reigning— with the Five Elements and the Espers fighting tirelessly for thousands of years — she would never have dreamt that it would one day become the land of peace and harmony: Esperia. In another universe, on Earth, Cha Cha was reading The Tales of the…

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  • Perspective

    Perspective

    When the StarDust first appeared before the Five Elements, and the Espers who had battled for an endless time, it brought an eerie sensation of plenitude and stillness. Gazing at this mysterious, warm, and bright light—irised with beautiful rainbow colours that flowed gently, like an evident dance—for the first time, the Five Elements could see…

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  • Sad but True

    Sad but True

    Climate change caused by humans is a fact. In just a few hundred years, the use—and abuse—of fossil fuels to develop “human civilization” has shaped a world whose dire consequences we can only begin to fathom. If you live in a wealthy and politically stable country—one that has almost certainly reached this state through environmental…

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  • Mental Overload

    Mental Overload

    Simba, our lovely little monkey-like creature, heard something extremely valuable. Not only does the body have limits, but so does the mind! If you exercise too much, it can lead to injuries. The same is true for mental health. The mind is like a reservoir that can fill with all kinds of emotions. Sometimes it…

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  • Initial Condition

    Initial Condition

    Eklea, the Shape of Awareness, often reminded her students that the Initial Condition of a situation has a significant impact on its outcome. Does that seem obvious? Perhaps—if you’ve thought about it. Does it mean we are bound by where we start? Of course not. But realizing that the starting point is not the same…

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