The Thistle-Tongued Dragon
Like all tales that have been passed into legend, the story of the Thistle-tongued Dragon was one which few knew the details of, and none now live who remember it. In the age before ours, a giant dragon flew in from the East. The power of it's wings was incredible, it left an incredible gust in it's wake. It perched itself upon the towering castle in which the Lord Blackwell resided, and was said to have roared at the townsfolk. It was made clear what a powerful beast this was. It was clear how evil it was. And so the townsfolk tried to make peace with the beast. At first they tried sacrifice, but the dragon appeared offended. Next, they tried gifts. But the dragon did not accept. Finally, one brave soul dared to compliment the dragon. And at this, the dragon did not react. It remained quiet, and at peace. Soon, after showering the beast in compliments, it left. Spread it's broad, powerful wings, and flew off to the seventh peak in the eighteen spear mountains. Or ...