Some handwritten opening lines, inspired by original artwork by Sandara...
Image Prompt #16
The artwork used is "Pilgrimage" by xiaodi jin, found here: https://i.imgur.com/NJzTeTd.jpg "You are late," said the dragon. It peered down at the small band of elves from its place on the higher perch. Its younger brother, on the lower perch, stared directly at the lone human in their midst. The Queen did not so much …
Image Prompt #14
The artwork used is "Summon" by bayardwu, found here: https://i.imgur.com/XCHgq7d.jpg "You are not Calsavar," said the dragon. Its green eyes narrowed at me, and I felt even smaller next to its massive, towering form. "Where is Calsavar?" the dragon asked. "Dead," I answered. Smoke trailed from its nostrils; the dragon drew its head closer to …
Image Prompt #13
The artwork used is "Gate Guardian, Sort of" by TomTC, found here: https://www.deviantart.com/tomtc/art/Gate-Guardian-Sort-of-834475510 "An apple?" said the drake, "you think you can just get by the Guardian of the Forest Gate with an apple?" The girl blinked at the small creature as it raised its head like a snake, clearly trying to look more threatening …
Image Prompt #12
The artwork used is by Andrew Palyanov, whose other works can be found here: https://www.artstation.com/redish Green scales hard as stone, its yellow eyes darting 'round, The drake enter'd in; "From where have you come?", said the King, small below him; tremb'ling there he stood. "Once I came from the mountain," "my home is dust now …
Image Prompt #10
The artwork used is "Dragon" by by Max Gorbatiyuk, found here: https://i.imgur.com/LidHk3D.jpg "Alright, I've got a clear shot!" she said. She managed to maintain her steady footing despite the dragon's movements causing the earth beneath them to tremble. "For the chain?" he asked. The sharp-eyed archer glared back at him, but held her bow drawn …
Image Prompt #9
The artwork used is "Shhhhhh..." by Erak note, found here: https://i.imgur.com/m61Pkpz.jpg "They're following you," he said even as he looked over his shoulder. The pouring rain blurred his vision. He pulled out a cloak from his satchel and wrapped it around himself. The tiny dragon trilled and stared at him with wide, curious eyes. "They'll …
