The Dragon's Circle
Fire - besides a good story this is the only thing that keeps a young dragon
warm during a cold night. The First Elder is here and all the little dragons
are sitting beside the fire, waiting for the tale. And so it begins ...
Once upon a time there was a young dragon Eon who wished to become a real
dragon. The annual meeting of the elder dragons had begun. All the important
dragons were there, sitting in a circle. On that day he was allowed to sit
beside them in the Dragon circle. The First Elder, the head of the 'Fire
Dragons Clan', turned to him and spoke:
"To become a real dragon, you must complete three tasks. If you want to be
considered worthy of sitting beside your father in the Circle you must
retrieve a piece of your family's treasure. A stone gem called The Dragon Eye."
The young dragon listened very carefully and nodded his head. "That's an
easy task," he thought to himself.
The Elder continued:
"The second task is given by the whole Circle of elders. You must regain a
powerful relic that was stolen by our sworn enemy - The Black Lion. Oh, I
see fear in your eyes ... Yes, it's The Tooth from the first dragon to set foot in this valley!"
Eon was scared and his thoughts were now concentrating on the upcoming task, and the Elder continued:
"The third and final task is well known to all the dragons that live in the
valley. You know of the long lost crown of our Clan, don't you?"
The little dragon nodded.
"Ah, yes ..." continued the Elder, "... The Dragon Horn." He paused for a
moment and went on with a deep calm voice:
"Retrieve all three artefacts and return to the Circle. Don't be fooled by
the creatures inhabiting the outside World. Some will help you with words of
wisdom. Others will try to stop you in your quest. Go now. Our spirit is with you."
The reflection of the fire was shivering in Eon's eyes and the flame grew
stronger. The moment he had been waiting for his entire life was here and it
was real. His dreams were about to come true, but to succeed in his quest he
will need courage and wisdom.
He looked at his father's proud eyes for the
last time before he departed on his quest .. |
