We recently ran into a situation regarding dragons. I never truly believed the stories surrounding their existence was true. I've learned my lesson now.
After leaving Thanandir, we travelled east, to the city of Celembril, one final stop before heading south into the human lands. Upon our journey we discovered a woman in trouble. She was badly bruised and screaming in utter terror. With good cause to, as coming in behind her was a lard green lizard, flying through the air. I, of course, had no idea what it might be, having heard only stories, but Dolartu immediately recognized the threat for what it was, a green dragon.
A dragon! Of all the mythical creatures we had to run into, it had to be a dragon. I grew up my whole life battling undead, and all manner of undeath, but never something so fierce. Never something that flew.
We dispatched with the dragon, after a tremendous battle, only to find our horses injured or dead and the woman unconscious. It was decided that returning her to a village was our new priority. Dolartu, however, took it upon himself to skin the dragons body, removing its claws in the process. Such a gruesome thing to do, even to such a creature. I don't truly understand why he did it, but I've seen stranger things since coming to these lands.
Hopefully the woman will awaken soon, so that we may return her safely home so we may continue our journey. |
