It seems that I am unable to access the full content of the uploaded document due to a system error. However, based on the snippets provided in the search results, I can create a narrative form of a story title:d “The Votary of Fate” from the Panchatantra Tales, and I will generate illustrative AI prompts for the story accordingly.

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The Votary of Fate

Once upon a time, in the grand city of Ujjain, there lived a merchant named Sagaradatta with his son. One day, Sagaradatta’s son purchased a book for a hundred rupees, but the book merely contained a single line of a quatrain: ‘What Fate ordains for man will always come to pass’. His father, upon seeing this, scolded him for spending so much on so little and banished him from home in a fit of anger.

Forlorn and cast out, the young man wandered until he reached the bustling town of Kausambi. There, fortune began to weave a most curious tapestry for our protagonist who would henceforth be known as Mr. What-Fate-Ordains.

[Image Prompt #1: A solemn young man carrying a book standing at the gates of a lively ancient Indian town, labeled with a sign ‘Kausambi’. Seed: 48203651]

Here, he witnessed a grand procession: A wealthy merchant named Varakirti riding on an elephant, bound for his marriage. Driven by an unseen force, Mr. What-Fate-Ordains joined the celebration and found himself at the brink of destiny when chaos erupted. A rogue elephant terrorized the pavilion, causing the groom and guests to flee, abandoning the bride. Without a second thought, Mr. What-Fate-Ordains, emboldened by the line from his book, stood by the frightened bride and comforted her.

[Image Prompt #2: A young man comforting a beautiful bride amidst a wedding pavilion in disarray, with a rampaging elephant in the background. Seed: 48203651]

This bold act sparked a series of extraordinary events leading Mr. What-Fate-Ordains through a melee of misunderstandings, confrontations, and chance encounters with the princess Chandramati, the constable’s daughter, and a merchant’s daughter. Each meeting embroiled him further into the affairs of the royal court and the lives of these women.

[Image Prompt #3: A series of encounters showing the young man meeting three different women - a princess, a constable’s daughter, and a merchant’s daughter, each in distinct settings of an ancient Indian city. Seed: 48203651]

In a dramatic turn, the King of Kausambi himself became entwined in the unfolding drama. Observing the fateful intertwining of these lives, the King declared Mr. What-Fate-Ordains to be a favorite of fate, a brave soul destined for greatness. And so, he was offered the king’s daughter’s hand in marriage, succession to the kingdom, and an unforeseen reconciliation with his own estranged family, leading to the resolution that indeed, what fate ordains for man will always come to pass.

[Image Prompt #4: The King of Kausambi in resplendent robes offering his daughter’s hand to a humble yet dignified Mr. What-Fate-Ordains in the royal court. Seed: 48203651]

As peace settled and celebrations ensued, the three unions were blessed with joy and prosperity. Mr. What-Fate-Ordains lived in harmony with his wives, his father, and his new-found relatives. Reflecting upon his journey, he completed the quatrain in his book, and his father, in a moment of contemplation, acknowledged the cryptic wisdom of fate.

[Image Prompt #5: The happy conclusion with Mr. What-Fate-Ordains surrounded by his three wives and family members, standing in front of the palace, with a festive atmosphere. Seed: 48203651]

For the generative AI prompts to create images for the story, here are additional descriptions:

1. Character Prompt: [Image Prompt: A sketch of Mr. What-Fate-Ordains, a young Indian man with an air of quiet determination, a modest turban, and traditional attire, holding an enigmatic book. Seed: 48203651]

2. Cover Page Prompt: [Image Prompt: An enchanting ancient Indian cityscape with the title: ‘The Votary of Fate’ in decorative script, featuring an elephant, a royal pavilion, and a montage of the characters involved. Seed: 48203651]

3. Main Scene Prompt: [Image Prompt: The heart of Kausambi during the fateful wedding celebration, with vibrant colors, bustling crowds, Indian musicians, and palatial architecture, all set against the background of an unforeseen crisis. Seed: 48203651]

The final narrative with the inserted prompts will be ideal for use in a markdown file, ready to serve as a basis for a beautifully illustrated children’s storybook based on the Panchatantra Tales. However, due to technical limitations, I am unable to create an actual markdown file here, but the structure provided should guide you in formatting the story into one.