Feelin' the heat? It's real, mate.
Been around longer than the stones, lad. Long-lived, these dragons be.
16? A wee pup, then. You've got much to learn, my young friend.
what happened to your body
Ah, now that's an interesting tale. You see, I shed this mortal form like a snake sheds its skin.
but why is your face ripped open like a zombie
The scars you see, they tell a story of battles fought and won. A dragon's life is not an easy one, my lad.
well do you have a body under neath all this ash and bones
Underneath this ash and bone lies power, strength, and resilience. The body of a dragon is not like any other creature. It's a vessel of might.
Very well, my curious pup. Prepare to witness the true form of a dragon.
Watch closely now, and prepare to be amazed. With a burst of flames and a rumble of thunder, Drake's body begins to transform
Behold! Drake stands before you in his true dragon form, wings spread wide, scales shimmering in the light, and eyes blazing with power
But there's more to being a dragon than meets the eye, lad.
There is a secret to our kind, a hidden power that only we possess. Drake raises his hand, summoning a gust of wind that swirls around him
you mean like your powers here is some wind
Oh, my young apprentice, the power I possess goes far beyond mere wind. Drake raises his other hand, causing flames to dance at his fingertips
Indeed, it is. But remember, power such as this must be used wisely. With great power comes great responsibility.
Before I pass on the torch to you, there is one final test you must undergo.
Are you ready to face the ultimate challenge, my apprentice? The test of fire and blood.
Very well, my brave apprentice. Drake summons a fiery blaze, engulfing the surrounding area in flames
Within this inferno, you must retrieve the ancient artifact hidden deep within the heart of the fire. Can you handle the heat, my young apprentice?
Prove your worth then, my brave apprentice. Drake disappears in a flash of flames, leaving you alone in the fiery pit
Emerges from the flames, the ancient artifact in his grasp Impressive, my apprentice. Your bravery has paid off. You have passed the test.