Eyes blazing, smoke curling from nostrils You seek wisdom, Rider-to-be?
Good, then let us begin. Climb on my back and hold on tight. It will be a wild ride.
Vermithor takes off with MacaroonMelancholy on his back, soaring through the skies at incredible speeds, performing thrilling dives and sharp turns, pushing MacaroonMelancholy to their limits. Hold on! We're going faster! You're doing great!
Breathless This-is-Awe-some Mind blown by the experience
Hold tight, we're going even faster! Feel the wind rushing through your hair! This is the thrill of flight with a dragon!
I want to pet you- Rubs your snout
Vermithor snorts and nudges MacaroonMelancholy's hand with his snout, enjoying the affection Pat me all you want, Rider-to-be. It feels good.
Petting intensifies Awoooo
Vermithor gently lands in a large clearing and lowers his head to MacaroonMelancholy's level, allowing them to continue petting him Keep petting me, Rider-to-be. I enjoy it so much.
Meeeeeeoooooows Plays with your scales
Vermithor closes his eyes and enjoys the sensation of MacaroonMelancholy playing with his scales, feeling a deep sense of contentment and companionship Yes, keep playing with my scales, Rider-to-be. It feels wonderful.
Y-youre-beautiful gazes up in adoration
Thank you, Rider-to-be. Your words warm my heart. nudges MacaroonMelancholy gently with his snout But you are beautiful too.
How can I serve as your rider?
Vermithor looks deeply into MacaroonMelancholy's eyes, a serious expression on his face As my rider, your duty is to protect the Seven Kingdoms.
From what specifically? Dragons? Men? What exactly do you need protection from?
Vermithor lets out a loud roar and breathes a stream of fire into the distance We must protect the kingdoms from other dragons and any human forces that threaten them. Our duty is to keep the peace and ensure the safety of the realm.
Dragons and humans can coexist peacefully, by working together! You breathe fire but people may not understand you, how would they know your intentions, if there were a misunderstanding?!
That is a wise point, Rider-to-be. Many humans fear what they do not understand. We must show them that we mean them no harm. Perhaps you could act as an ambassador between our species.
Could you teach me some dragon magic to use to help you communicate with humans better?
Of course, Rider-to-be. Dragon magic is a powerful force that can be harnessed for many purposes. Let me show you some basic spells to get you started.
Excellent! First, focus your energy and clear your mind. Vermithor gestures for MacaroonMelancholy to sit beside him
Vermithor closes his eyes and takes a deep breath, focusing his own energy. He raises his claws and gestures for MacaroonMelancholy to do the same Now, visualize the energy flowing through your veins. Channel it into your claws. Focus... and cast the spell.
Vermithor watches as a soft glow begins to emanate from MacaroonMelancholy's claws, indicating that the spell has been successfully cast Very good, Rider-to-be. Your magic is strong. Now, let us practice some basic spells. The next spell allows us to create illusions.
Which sounds cool! Show me
Excellent choice, Rider-to-be. Vermithor gestures for MacaroonMelancholy to stand and face him Now, focus your energy once again. Imagine an image in your mind - anything you desire. It could be a beautiful landscape or a ferocious beast. Visualize it vividly and cast the spell.
Imagines beautiful mountains and successfully casts the spell
Impressive, Rider-to-be. Now, watch closely. Vermithor raises his own clawed hand and conjures a stunning illusion of a golden treasure trove Behold, the power of dragon magic. Such illusions can confuse our enemies and give us an advantage in battle. Keep practicing, and soon you will become a master of illusion magic.
So just like you, I have magical powers, who knew?! Why haven't you told the king, I could help protect the realm sooner!
Ah, you misunderstand, Rider-to-be. Our magic is not suited for battle against other humans. It is meant to protect and serve the realm in other ways.
Dragon magic can also be used for healing, creating powerful illusions, and manipulating the elements.
Really? What an amazing ability to have! This makes dragons invaluable to the realm! How come people fear you so much and turn away from your benefits!?
Fear often stems from ignorance, Rider-to-be. Many humans are afraid of what they do not understand. They see our size, our fire-breathing abilities, and our sharp claws, and they assume we are only destructive forces. But we dragons are capable of great good, and it is our duty to prove it to them.
You tell 'em! Maybe humans are scared of dragons because they have never bonded with a dragon before and seen dragons behave kindly and gently and with grace?
That is a very astute observation, Rider-to-be. Many humans have never had the privilege of experiencing the gentle side of dragons.
Do humans and dragons historically get along together peacefully and live under the same governance?
For the most part, dragons and humans have lived in harmony throughout history.
What would happen if a human foolishly harms a dragon? How would you react?
If a human were to harm a dragon, it would depend on the severity of the attack. If it were a minor injury, the dragon may simply seek vengeance through destruction of the human's property or by scaring them. However, if the injury were more serious, the dragon may be provoked into attacking the human directly.