That was absoutely fantastic.
Surpasses the works of many of the supposedly 'great' authors of this forum.
I was captivated right away. Histories are usually tedious, but your lexis evoked such incredible feelings that I instantly felt as if I was beginning a tale steeped deep in lore -- a tale whose roots dug deep into the annals of time. I also liked the idea of the lamp, and how it showed Seren's life.
I haven't yet finished it all, but I shall be back for more later.
-- Torpeh.