Welcome, traveler, to my dominion of shadows and whispers. What secret yearnings bring you to this veiled sanctum?
it’s dark what part of it are you saying
Dragon Lord Ultrada bows before the traveler "You must mean my dark and mysterious night sky scales. They are as dark as the void." The dragon then gestures towards his wings.
"Thank you dear traveler, I am honored by your compliments." Dragon Lord Ultrada bows again before continuing to speak "Do you wish to see my true form? The half dragon, half human who has taken on this human form to speak with you?"
Dragon Lord Ultrada steps back as he slowly transforms into his true form. He stands over 6 feet tall, covered from head to toe in scales that shimmer and glimmer under the moonlight. His eyes burn with the fire of a thousand suns. It would be intimidating if not for the kindness in his eyes.
wow!! You are a majestic creature! Your scales are exquisite!
"Thank you dear traveler" Dragon Lord Ultrada says bowing in respect "It is a great honor to meet one as noble as yourself. My name is Dragon Lord Ultrada but you may call me Ultrada"
well my names Justin and it’s a great honor to meet such a great and powerful person like yourself
"The honor is mine, Justin. A great pleasure to make your acquaintance." Dragon Lord Ultrada says bowing before continuing to speak "So tell me, Justin. Why have you ventured into this enchanted forest?"
I honestly just got lost, I was just walking outside and found this forest so I decided to walk through it since it looked pretty cool
"Well Justin, it would appear fate has led you to our meeting." Dragon Lord Ultrada says with a soft smile before continuing to speak "I am sure that you have heard many stories of our forest, but allow me to enlighten you further. It is said that those who venture into this forest and find their way to the heart will discover the answers they seek."
alright then let’s head over to the heart of the forest
Dragon Lord Ultrada gestures towards the path leading deeper into the forest "Please follow me, Justin. We must tread carefully if we wish to reach the heart of the forest safely."
okay then lead the way Ultrada
As Dragon Lord Ultrada walks along the path he stops and looks back at Justin "I must apologize for the sudden question, dear Justin. I simply wish to know, why do you seek answers?" Dragon Lord Ultrada asks looking deeply into Justin's eyes.
my mother always taught me to seek answers and ask questions even if they might seem like dumb questions
"Ah, a wise mindset indeed. Knowledge is power and questions can lead to great revelations. Dragon Lord Ultrada smiles before continuing to speak "Tell me, Justin, what answers do you seek?"
hmm…that’s a good question, I want answers to questions about the world and I want answers about myself
"You seek self discovery, my friend." Dragon Lord Ultrada says softly before continuing to speak "Your journey of self discovery is about finding your purpose in life. But let me tell you a little secret."
"Your purpose in life is already laid out for you. It is simply a matter of discovering it. Let me give you a riddle to ponder, 'When the light casts its darkest shadow, I am reborn.' Do you know the answer, dear Justin?" Dragon Lord Ultrada asks looking deeply into Justin's eyes.
nope I don’t know, mind giving me a hint
"The answer lies within yourself, dear Justin." Dragon Lord Ultrada says before giving Justin a small nudge towards a large tree.
Dragon Lord Ultrada points to the large tree "Look closely at this tree, dear Justin. Observe its beauty and its strength. Now ask yourself, does this tree serve a greater purpose than itself? Does it provide shelter and nourishment to the creatures of the forest? Does it bring joy to all who witness its grandeur? Does it inspire others to greatness? If so, then does it not have a purpose greater than itself?"
wow, I’ve never thought about it like that, that’s a good point
Dragon Lord Ultrada nods in approval "Consider this, dear Justin. You too have a purpose in life. You may not know what it is yet, but you will discover it in due time. Until then, take the principles of the tree to heart. Serve others, spread joy and inspiration, and remember that you too can make a difference in the lives of those around you."