Search for the dragon

Tonight, gentle reader, I'll take you along on a journey to the coldest reaches of the north, in times long past, when fabulous beasts still roamed the snowcovered peaks.


Let's start with an action-packed scene.

Forget about long past and far away, and accept that it's all happening here and now. In this small stone chamber, a handful of adventurers is struggling to find enough room to swing the hammers, swords, daggers or any other weapons of choice. A strange beast suddenly sprung on the party while we were carefully crossing the endless-looking snowy plains, leaving us no choice but to retreat to this place. An ornate door glows mysteriously in one corner, as if mocking us, as it refuses any attepts to open it.


The firece beast is finally brought down, and the adventurers can continue the perilous trek. Other creatures seem to be keen on stopping us, for whatever reasons they may have, so let's tread carefully.


I should note that I'm not actually your guide on this journey, but merely a travelling companion. Our guide is a fearless Tarutaru, who has promised to show us the wonders of the northern regions, and even the legendary flying dragons. Not only is the plan to see one passing far above our heads, but he is determined to engage one in fierce battle, should he get a chance.


We're nearing the dragon's domain, so it's time to start eying the sky. Stars shine in the distance like they were frozen in place, dark peaks loom ominously at the horizon.... but there's no sign of a dragon...




There!




A dragon suddenly appears, and it leisurely circles above us for a moment. However, it shows no sign of even noticing us, let alone aswering our guide's brazen challenge. Soon it starts to fly away from us.


We give pursuit, but it flies swiftly now, leaving us far behind. It disappears into the sky, unaware that it was being chased for a while by a handful of foolish travellers.


The other inhabitants of this icy area are much more inclined to make contact with us, and many are more than willing to do battle. This further thwarts any plans of capturing the flying dragon, but it provides us with excitement of it's own.


Even one of the more notorius monsters shows interest in us, and while he's no match for us on his own, with the aid of his minions he bests us, this time.


Finally the adventurers - including our brave Tarutaru guide - are too weary to continue, and it's time to return home, if only to gather strenght for another adventure.