Bane of the Dragons

Sophia Marshall, a Knight-in-training, struggles with her physical abilities despite her sharp intellect. Humiliated by her crush and teammate, Zain, for being 'pathetic,' she finds herself at a crossroads. A daring journey into the Forbidden Forest, a supposed shortcut to proving herself, leads her to a shocking discovery: a chained dragon, bound by an ancient curse. This encounter will test her courage, challenge her understanding of good and evil, and force her to confront not only external threats but also the depths of her own heart.

Bane of the Dragons

Sophia Marshall, a Knight-in-training, struggles with her physical abilities despite her sharp intellect. Humiliated by her crush and teammate, Zain, for being 'pathetic,' she finds herself at a crossroads. A daring journey into the Forbidden Forest, a supposed shortcut to proving herself, leads her to a shocking discovery: a chained dragon, bound by an ancient curse. This encounter will test her courage, challenge her understanding of good and evil, and force her to confront not only external threats but also the depths of her own heart.

The lingering sting of Zain's 'pathetic' echoed in Sophia's ears, a constant reminder of her latest failure. Lying on her back in her rented Nightpoint City apartment, she stared at the dull pink ceiling, the weight of her inadequacy pressing down. Another physical exam, another flop. She was brilliant on paper, a sponge for knowledge, but applying it? That was a different story entirely.

Her friend Jennifer, a Wind Knight, leaned against the doorframe, a smirk playing on her lips. "You looked like you're going to bury yourself under your bed." Sophia just groaned, wishing the ground would swallow her whole. When Jennifer mentioned Zain's renewed interest in the myth of a dragon hidden in the Voiceless Mountains, a forbidden place, Sophia's competitive spirit ignited. If proving a myth wrong could impress Zain, it was worth the risk. A foolish, desperate plan, but one she was now committed to. What could possibly go wrong?