In the village of Olorun, nestled between rolling hills and golden fields, lived two souls destined for each other—Adanna and Ekene. Adanna, the daughter of a wise herbalist, was known for her kindness and beauty, while Ekene, a skilled hunter, was admired for his bravery and loyalty.
Since childhood, their hearts had been bound by an unspoken love, but fate tested them. A jealous chief’s son, Obiora, desired Adanna for himself and tricked her father into promising her hand in marriage. Heartbroken but determined, Adanna and Ekene sought help from an old seer, who revealed a test of true love: they must find the rare "Moonlight Flower," which only bloomed once a year atop the sacred hills of Amadioha.
Facing wild beasts, treacherous paths, and the spirits guarding the hills, they held onto each other’s strength. When they finally found the flower, their love shone so brightly that even the spirits blessed them.
Returning home, they presented the flower before the village elders, who declared their love unbreakable. Even Obiora, ashamed of his deceit, stepped back. Adanna and Ekene were wed under the great iroko tree, their love celebrated for generations as a tale of courage, devotion, and destiny.
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