The Evil Thing of The Forest

If It Were Only A Dragon [Chapter 17] By the time I advised the others of our chore, twilight was already upon us. Eriques, Farvin, and I moved to the north edge of town where the farmland ended and the deep dark of the forest took over. The old man had pointed us in thisContinue reading “The Evil Thing of The Forest”

Those in Need of Protection

If It Were Only A Dragon [Chapter 16] Although the men had some apprehension about Prince the Gnoll, they didn’t make a complaint. He didn’t have a complaint about his new given name either, nor did he make much of a fuss when I told him we were after a dragon. The bestial yet civilizedContinue reading “Those in Need of Protection”

A Civilized Beast

If It Were Only A Dragon [Chapter 15] “No,” was the answer I received at the estate gates. I mean, I received various taunts and curses upon my arrival before the guards, even after explaining myself. Alas, I decided to save my energy and return to our camp instead of striking them down for theirContinue reading “A Civilized Beast”

The Farthest Step from Home

If It Were Only A Dragon [Chapter 13] The lands outside of the capital city were home to endless fields, the sight of which I knew very well. Those privy to the castle, especially its higher reaches, could see out across these fields. From these lands came the inexhaustible supplies of food that fed ourContinue reading “The Farthest Step from Home”