Borderless – Episode 3: Letters of Light

Absolutely! Here's Episode 3 of "Borderless", titled: "Letters of Light" — the birth of the Lumerian Language.

Borderless – Episode 3: Letters of Light

Fade in. The newly built Office of Light stands proudly under a gentle sunrise. The wooden walls are fresh, the windows wide open, and the flag of Lumera sways gracefully outside.

Inside, Alejandro Reyes sits alone at a large wooden table. In front of him is a blank notebook, a pen, and a steaming cup of té de hierbas.

He takes a deep breath, then begins writing.

📜 The Birth of the Lumerian Alphabet

At the top of the page, he writes:

"LUMERIAN LANGUAGE – The ABC of Light"

Alejandro believes language is the soul of a people. If Lumera is to stand forever, it must speak its own tongue — a blend of unity, light, and simplicity.

He writes the alphabet:

✨ Lumerian Alphabet (Lumerabé)

A – Ah

B – Beh

C – Sah

D – Deh

E – Eh

F – Feh

G – Goh

H – Ha

I – Ee

J – Jai

K – Keh

L – Lu

M – Ma

N – No

O – Oh

P – Pa

Q – Quu

R – Rah

S – Si

T – Teh

U – Oo

V – Va

W – Weh

X – Za

Y – Yi

Z – Zeh

He smiles.

Alejandro (softly):

“Let there be words.”

👴🏽 Father Enters: Don Manuel Reyes

Just then, the door opens. A strong, wise man walks in. Gray hair, kind eyes. Alejandro stands up.

Alejandro:

“Papá…”

Don Manuel:

“So this is the nation, hmm? And this… is its voice?”

Alejandro nods and hands him the notebook. Don Manuel flips through it, impressed.

Don Manuel:

“Beautiful start, Alejandro. But every language needs feeling. Emotion. Let me help.”

They sit side by side, and together begin writing the first Lumerian words and meanings.

📖 First Lumerian Words

Soluma – Hello / Peace be upon you ☀️

Ilori – Love ❤️

Zamoro – Freedom 🕊️

Luxo – Light 💡

Numari – Friend 🧡

Velma – Home 🏡

Radesa – Together 🤝

Maralé – Thank you 🙏

Zaila – Hope 🌈

They laugh, debate, translate, rewrite.

Don Manuel:

“This isn’t just a language, son. This is Lumera’s soul.”

🌙 Closing Scene

That night, the two sit under lantern light. Alejandro writes on the wall behind them:

"Soluma. Ilori. Zamoro."

(Peace. Love. Freedom.)

The foundation of Lumera's language and identity is born.

[TO BE CONTINUED…]

Want Episode 4 next? Where Alejandro holds the first Lumera Gathering and introduces the language and flag to the people?

Absolutely! Here's Episode 4 of "Borderless", titled:

“Voices of a New Dawn” — the day Lumera’s motto and national anthem are born.

Borderless – Episode 4: Voices of a New Dawn

Fade in. The sun rises over Lumera. Early morning light dances on the walls of the Office of Light. Workers, friends, and volunteers gather around the center square. Alejandro Reyes steps out holding a scroll and a small booklet.

🕊️ The Motto of Lumera

Alejandro walks to a podium made from local timber. He looks out at the small crowd — his people.

Alejandro (raising the scroll):

“Every nation has a heartbeat. This... is ours.”

He unfolds the scroll and reads out loud:

"Soluma. Ilori. Zamoro."

Then, in English:

"Peace. Love. Freedom."

He pauses.

Alejandro:

“This is our sacred motto. Not words... but a promise.”

The crowd repeats after him:

"Soluma. Ilori. Zamoro!"

Flags wave. A feeling of unity sparks in the air.

🎶 The National Anthem: Creation

That evening, Alejandro sits in the Office of Light with three others:

Don Manuel (his father) – lyrics and philosophy

Reina Vela – a music teacher from Zaragoza, now Lumera’s first composer

Tomi Calderón – a guitarist and poet who came from Barcelona

They light a candle, pick up their instruments, and begin brainstorming.

📝 The Process

Theme:

Alejandro says:

“It must sound like a morning. Hopeful. Brave. Soft, then strong.”

Melody:

Reina plays slow chords on the guitar. Tomi hums a soft tune.

Lyrics Drafted:

Don Manuel suggests verses like poems. Alejandro helps translate them into Lumerian.

🇱🇲 The National Anthem of Lumera

Title: "Lumera Rise" / “Lumera Soralé”

LUMERIAN VERSION (Lumeran)

Lumera soralé, Luxo di matiné

Soluma nos cuoré, Ilori resana té

Zamoro vo volaré, Zamoro vo canté

Velma na lumeré, unidos par sempre

Soluma, Ilori, Zamoro — oh sí

Canta Lumera, canta li

ENGLISH TRANSLATION

Lumera, rise, Light of the morning

Peace in our hearts, Love healing us

Freedom will fly, Freedom we sing

Home in the light, united forever

Peace, Love, Freedom — oh yes

Sing Lumera, sing within

🎤 First Performance

The next morning, the anthem is performed by a small choir at the Lumera Square.

People hold candles. Some cry. Some hum along.

When it ends, silence. Then, applause. The anthem echoes across the valley.

✍️ Closing Scene

Alejandro writes in his notebook that night:

“Our words. Our song. Now we live not just in land… but in soul.”

[TO BE CONTINUED…]

Want Episode 5 next? It could focus on Alejandro drafting Lumera’s first constitution and the people beginning to apply for citizenship.

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