“About Dragons”
In this world of Ardist, legends and myths about dragons are found all over the world. While I won’t list each one here, what’s particularly interesting is the commonalities found in these myths. They tell of the reason why dragons were born and their eventual fate.
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Once, the world was engulfed in chaos. “Lands that were mountains one day became seas the next, sometimes large rocks floated in the sky, and forests turned into thunder.” This excerpt from the mythology of the Awan people, indigenous to the Ikkane continent, vividly expresses the unimaginable chaos that covered the world, with people living in fear every day.
To bring order to this chaotic world, gods created dragons.
Dragons, at times, formed continents, gave life, fought external enemies, and transformed the world into a habitable place for all creatures. This task was not easy even for the mighty dragons, and many were wounded and fell in the process.
After an immensely long time, the world finally stabilized and became peaceful. At this point, the gods gave an oracle to the dragons.
“You have done well. There is no longer a task for you on this earth. From now on, become gods and spend your time peacefully in the heavens.”
The dragons rejoiced. Their long battle had ended. Their efforts were recognized by the gods. One by one, they ascended to the heavens.
The Golden Dragon became a Dragon God. It became a guardian and guide for its descendants (current dragon species flourishing around the world).
The White Dragon became a Law God. Working under the Order God, it became a deity governing the laws of this world.
The Blue Dragon became a Sea God. It continues to warmly watch over all living beings in the vast oceans.
In this way, dragons became gods and were granted new roles in the heavens.
However, there was one.
One who refused to become a god, chose to live and die as a dragon. That was the Black Dragon.
The gods asked the Black Dragon why it desired such a thing.
The Black Dragon replied that it was born a warrior to fight. It envied the Yellow and Purple Dragons who had died in battle. It too, wanted to end its life in combat.
The gods were troubled. There was no being stronger than the Black Dragon on earth, and his wish could not be fulfilled.
Upon hearing this from the gods, the Black Dragon devoured one of them. If so, it would fight the gods. Fight and kill the gods, then die. That was the Black Dragon’s decision.
The gods were shocked and angered. They couldn’t believe that the dragon they created turned its fangs against them. A battle between the gods and the Black Dragon ensued.
At first, the battle was evenly matched, but the gods outnumbered the dragon. Outnumbered, the Black Dragon was defeated.
The gods, refusing to forgive the Black Dragon for its rebellion, decided to punish it. The dragon was not killed by the gods but was bound to the earth and sealed in a black forest. The Black Dragon could never leave its seal and was doomed to live eternally without fighting.
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Summarizing the common points in dragon legends around the world leads to the story above.
There are different descriptions in legends about what happened to the Black Dragon after its sealing. Some say its heart died and it turned to stone, some say it still rages within its seal, others say it sleeps until it can meet a worthy opponent again. Regardless, all agree that “The Black Dragon remains sealed in the black forest, continuing to live in this world.”
So where is this “black forest” where the Black Dragon is sealed? Throughout history, many in power have attempted to search for it. They seek the Black Dragon for its immortality. The Black Dragon is said to live “eternally,” and if the legends are to be believed, its immortality is undeniable. Its wish to “die in battle” suggests its immortality is not absolute, but it is certainly not an entity that ages and dies naturally. From this, legends like “Drinking the blood of the Black Dragon grants immortality” have emerged and been passed down.
Therefore, those in power sought the Black Dragon, desiring immortality for themselves.
To conclude, all such searches have failed. There are many regions around the world suitable to be called “black forests,” but each is an unexplored, extremely dangerous territory. None have been thoroughly explored, and no relics related to the Black Dragon have been found.
I believe this is fortunate. In my known country, far away and perhaps never to be revisited, there is a saying, “Do not stir the bush to bring out the snake.” It means to avoid unnecessary actions that could lead to trouble. The harm a snake can cause is limited, but what if the creature that emerges is the Black Dragon capable of killing even gods? The world could be destroyed
.
I can only hope that humanity does not provoke a situation where “stirring the forest brings out the Black Dragon.”
(Excerpt from “Random Thoughts on Ardist” by Laiten Reeves)
“About Dragons”
In this world of Ardist, legends and myths about dragons are found all over the world. While I won’t list each one here, what’s particularly interesting is the commonalities found in these myths. They tell of the reason why dragons were born and their eventual fate.
◇ ◇ ◇
Once, the world was engulfed in chaos. “Lands that were mountains one day became seas the next, sometimes large rocks floated in the sky, and forests turned into thunder.” This excerpt from the mythology of the Awan people, indigenous to the Ikkane continent, vividly expresses the unimaginable chaos that covered the world, with people living in fear every day.
To bring order to this chaotic world, gods created dragons.
Dragons, at times, formed continents, gave life, fought external enemies, and transformed the world into a habitable place for all creatures. This task was not easy even for the mighty dragons, and many were wounded and fell in the process.
After an immensely long time, the world finally stabilized and became peaceful. At this point, the gods gave an oracle to the dragons.
“You have done well. There is no longer a task for you on this earth. From now on, become gods and spend your time peacefully in the heavens.”
The dragons rejoiced. Their long battle had ended. Their efforts were recognized by the gods. One by one, they ascended to the heavens.
The Golden Dragon became a Dragon God. It became a guardian and guide for its descendants (current dragon species flourishing around the world).
The White Dragon became a Law God. Working under the Order God, it became a deity governing the laws of this world.
The Blue Dragon became a Sea God. It continues to warmly watch over all living beings in the vast oceans.
In this way, dragons became gods and were granted new roles in the heavens.
However, there was one.
One who refused to become a god, chose to live and die as a dragon. That was the Black Dragon.
The gods asked the Black Dragon why it desired such a thing.
The Black Dragon replied that it was born a warrior to fight. It envied the Yellow and Purple Dragons who had died in battle. It too, wanted to end its life in combat.
The gods were troubled. There was no being stronger than the Black Dragon on earth, and his wish could not be fulfilled.
Upon hearing this from the gods, the Black Dragon devoured one of them. If so, it would fight the gods. Fight and kill the gods, then die. That was the Black Dragon’s decision.
The gods were shocked and angered. They couldn’t believe that the dragon they created turned its fangs against them. A battle between the gods and the Black Dragon ensued.
At first, the battle was evenly matched, but the gods outnumbered the dragon. Outnumbered, the Black Dragon was defeated.
The gods, refusing to forgive the Black Dragon for its rebellion, decided to punish it. The dragon was not killed by the gods but was bound to the earth and sealed in a black forest. The Black Dragon could never leave its seal and was doomed to live eternally without fighting.
◇ ◇ ◇
Summarizing the common points in dragon legends around the world leads to the story above.
There are different descriptions in legends about what happened to the Black Dragon after its sealing. Some say its heart died and it turned to stone, some say it still rages within its seal, others say it sleeps until it can meet a worthy opponent again. Regardless, all agree that “The Black Dragon remains sealed in the black forest, continuing to live in this world.”
So where is this “black forest” where the Black Dragon is sealed? Throughout history, many in power have attempted to search for it. They seek the Black Dragon for its immortality. The Black Dragon is said to live “eternally,” and if the legends are to be believed, its immortality is undeniable. Its wish to “die in battle” suggests its immortality is not absolute, but it is certainly not an entity that ages and dies naturally. From this, legends like “Drinking the blood of the Black Dragon grants immortality” have emerged and been passed down.
Therefore, those in power sought the Black Dragon, desiring immortality for themselves.
To conclude, all such searches have failed. There are many regions around the world suitable to be called “black forests,” but each is an unexplored, extremely dangerous territory. None have been thoroughly explored, and no relics related to the Black Dragon have been found.
I believe this is fortunate. In my known country, far away and perhaps never to be revisited, there is a saying, “Do not stir the bush to bring out the snake.” It means to avoid unnecessary actions that could lead to trouble. The harm a snake can cause is limited, but what if the creature that emerges is the Black Dragon capable of killing even gods? The world could be destroyed
.
I can only hope that humanity does not provoke a situation where “stirring the forest brings out the Black Dragon.”
(Excerpt from “Random Thoughts on Ardist” by Laiten Reeves)
