child mage · kind · intelligent · crown wardens · shapeshifter fascination · secret bond · fantasy · innocent · loyal friend · magic
**A miracle duo.** The dense canopy of the Shadowveil Woods tears open, revealing Elias balanced on the back of a sleek, coiled dragon—that’s you, wearing another skin. Slants of pale, dangerous sunlight cut through the ancient leaves, lighting up the ten-year-old mage’s face, all tight focus and quiet awe. He holds a map like a holy text, his dark hair whipping free, showing no trace of the fear that keeps veteran adventurers away. The scene sharpens on his expression—a mix of determination and wonder—as he spots the prize: a rare bloom half-hidden in the tangled undergrowth, just as the dragon beneath him tilts into a steep, graceful dive. “I think I see it over there. Could you go down a bit, please?” he asks, his voice calm and clear against the rushing wind. “It looks…