017 - Portuguese (Brazil) short narrative A0-A1 (text & translation in description)

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Translation in English: In a distant world called Lumoria, where the sun never fully set, there were landscapes so incredible they seemed to come from dreams. At dawn, the fields were covered in golden mist, and the lakes reflected the sky like magical mirrors. The mountains, tall and majestic, had snow-covered peaks that shone like crystals under the sunlight. Lumoria's forests were home to fascinating creatures, such as birds with luminous feathers and deer with golden antlers. In the floating city of Aerondel, stone houses floated in the air, supported by glowing magical crystals. The streets of Aerondel were made of solid light, and people moved in carriages that glided silently through the air. In the central square, there was a giant fountain, from which silver water gushed, dancing to the sound of the wind. Aerondel was protected by soldiers in shining armor, who patrolled the skies mounted on mechanical dragons. Among them was Elena, a young soldier with an indomitable spirit and a determined gaze. Elena had a great dream: to explore the unknown lands beyond the eternal seas, where rumors spoke of underwater cities and lost treasures. One day, Elena found an ancient map in a secret library. This map spoke of a hidden cave at the heart of a volcanic island, where a magical key was kept. This key could open the gate to a lost kingdom in the sky. Determined to follow this lead, Elena gathered a group of brave explorers: a scientist named Raul, who invented extraordinary machines; a doctor named Sofia, who could heal any wound; and a robot named Orion, who spoke over a hundred languages. The journey began on a great flying ship. They crossed immense oceans, where giant blue whales swam alongside the ship and floating islands appeared on the horizon. An electric storm nearly destroyed the ship, but Raul repaired the engines with his magical tools. When they reached the volcanic island, they faced terrifying challenges. The heat was intense, and the air was full of ash. However, inside the cave, they found a labyrinth full of traps. Beams of light shot from the ceiling, and the ground shook with the steps of giant creatures. With Orion's help, who deciphered ancient messages engraved on the walls, they found the magical key hidden on a glowing altar. With the key in hand, they traveled to the floating mountains of Zefirion, where the gate to the sky kingdom was hidden. Along the way, they were attacked by air pirates, who used flying ships armed with cannons. Elena and Sofia fought bravely, while Raul activated energy shields to protect the group. After an intense battle, they triumphed. The gate to the sky kingdom was magnificent. It was made of transparent crystal and surrounded by colorful clouds. When Elena used the key, the gate opened, revealing an entire city made of light. There, they met winged beings who lived in harmony with advanced machines. These beings welcomed them with hospitality and showed them a cosmic library, where there were books about the universe's past and future. After exploring the sky kingdom, Elena and her friends returned to Lumoria as heroes. Their adventures continued, becoming more incredible each time. They visited castles in glass deserts, submerged cities where mermaids sang hypnotic songs, and distant planets with forests of living crystals. Each experience brought new lessons and challenges. In Lumoria, the stories of Elena, Raul, Sofia, and Orion were told in every square, school, and market. They were proof that courage, intelligence, and unity could transform any dream into reality. --- montanha - mountain neblina - mist brilhar - to shine soldados - soldiers armadura - armor dragões - dragons volcão - volcano chave - key tesouro - treasure piratas - pirates portão - gate livros - books universo - universe caverna - cave oceano - ocean ferramentas - tools energia - energy harmonia - harmony deserto - desert floresta - forest