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I was gonna write a legend last night. But PSO2 distracted me.

Name of the Story: The Legacy of Melira

Place of Origin: Pre-Kingdom Mistral

Summary: Old stories from the rural parts of Mistral had made mention of a young lady with wisdom as wide as the ocean itself. Many people often come to her for advice and guidance. Eventually, larger countries heard about her wisdom and saught after it themselves.

And seek after it they did. But many protected her as well, for those who learned from her have many more to ask. Thus, chaos ensued in the entire region.

The young lady didn't mind. She was more amused that many would risk their lives to learn from her. Time and time again, many would seek her knowledge, but only few were able to obtain it.

Eventually, the young lady grew old and understood her time is near. As she had not married, she had no child to take her mantle. Fearing that the world will lose such great knowledge, a young lady volunteered to learn everything that she knew.

And thus, Melira's legacy was created. Throughout history, an intellectual bearing her name had appeared, often reclusive and only guiding those they feel is worthy. While not mystical in nature, this had led some to believe she was effectively immortal.

And in a way, she is, for as long as her wisdom is passed on, she will never die.

Variation(s) in different cultures: Modern interpretation of this myth often omits the battle for Melira's knowledge.

Impact on Remnant: Those bearing the name of Melira have often helped chosen individuals in their life. But as only few ever mention being guided by a bearer of Melira's legacy, many often think it's just a story.

The latest in line of bearing the legacy is a middle-aged writer residing in Vale. Being a former huntress, her work are often fantasy novels often with a Huntsman-like protagonist. She often sidelines as a tutor to younger Huntsmen and Huntresses, though many often warn that her training regimen is brutal.

She's unique among those who bear Melira's name as she doesn't use it, preferring to use her real name instead, and instead using Melira as her pen name.

Notes: Melira is a prominent figure in a story I'm doing. And her role in this legend is the same. Except she's really immortal.

Among my RWBY OCs, she acts as a trolling Obi-Wan.