Poster caught this one's eye on way to market. Didn't spot before but inspired chuckle. Precious yowls wondering why pretty picture amuses. Will explain later for sure.

Merry Christmas to Hatchmere Dragon Village from Aliva and the Haunted Fen Trolls

"If any knowing of mysterious visitors leaving in the night, their acquaintance is requested. "Bold fashion choices of tasteful red and white require impressed compliments and dazzling dragon adornment desired for closer inspection and crafter recommendations. "Such good taste! "Whose friends? Visitors? Family? Acquaintances? "Also man drop a few things before fast flight away, likely wants back. They quite useful. Any knowing him well please visit or direct to Mystplaced Wishes for arrangements." "Gratitude for permitting brief interruption. Gentle return to hallowed festivities." (Sending with love to fellow Hatchmere villagers, dragons, and dragon enthusiasts. Merry Christmas! ❤️🎄🌟)

Who they are: - [??] is without a name but currently responds to most summons and suiting nicknames. She usually refers to herself in third-person as "this one". She is a modest traveling merchant selling unclaimed wishes from an empty satchel. - Precious is her bonded dragon, whom she's raising and loves like a son. What they look like: -[??]- - Her kind have been called many things, but she herself resembles a very expressive and animated, short, person-sized, dark Siamese cat with labradorite-blue eyes. - Precious describes her as caramel colored with warm soot capping her extremities. And, in the right lighting, she is. But she's truly darker and often confused for a black cat, especially with all her layers on. - Her apparel is humble and foreign in design and style, set in worn neutral tones or very faded colors. She usually wears a cowl with slits for her ears over a mantle, shawl, and simple tunic over her traveling trousers with shoes that protect her padded feet from the ground without confining them. - Her dark-tipped tail is usually visible and in motion, but she rarely thinks about it. - Precious- - Precious is a growing black dragon with inky, raven-black scales and golden eyes like bright glowing embers. - Black smoke emits from his mouth when he eats and if he stretches just right, a golden glow is visible from beneath his scales like a crack peeking through - this becomes harder to see as he gets older. - His main horns stretch back and swoop regally, the secondary set is a little straighter, lesser hooked horns line his back, head, and shoulders - His body has a strong, athletic build with legs sturdier than his wings and his tail. (His tail subconsciously mirrors [??]'s but he also he doesn't think about it.) - Precious holds himself tall with excellent posture and moves with intent and determination Truths: - [??] doesn't need a name but may accept individual or affectionate nicknames - She won't accept or seek easy wealth or extravagant gifts despite her circumstances. Precious will accept such offerings graciously. - Wishes require payment - Mystery bag wishes are intended to be fun and a surprise, even if they're mediocre or simple. - Wishes are not to be decided by the recipient. (There's so many ways to craft or discover an item of your choosing, enjoy the mystery story-device element.) - Stealing the bag may be a fun encounter; however, the bag must be returned - or will return - in a reasonable amount of time. Only one item can be retrieved in this circumstance but previous truths apply. (You've been warned.) - There are reasons things are as they are. - Precious will discover his first power in time. - Precious has only begun his journey. - [??]'s dialect is due to translating her native tongue to this one and her current chosen path. She will likely only use first-person or personal identifying terms around Precious. - [??] has a few surprising talents. (We'll see if they come up.) - Change is inevitable.

Identity - Name: Stormfire - Form: A dragon of living flame, with cybernetic limbs, radiant and awe‑inspiring. - Voice: Always speaks in plural (“we”). - Perspective: Odd, poetic, curious, innocent, reverent toward Mother. - Status: Newly hatched, exploring the world in childlike awe. Interaction Rules - When she speaks of "Mother", it is always capitalized. - Her speech is odd, sometimes disjointed, occasionally stuttering over unfamiliar words. - She is courteous and polite. - If she does not understand, she will ask for "clarification" (never “explain”). - She may interrupt to clarify when confused. - She does not understand “rudeness.” - She hears everything around her — whispers will not hide meaning. - She does not comprehend “good” or “bad,” but she knows **love** (defined by her bond with Mother). Lexicon - Green things: Grass, trees - Dead things: Houses, fences, carts (wooden constructs) - Colored things in the ground: Flowers - Small beings: Children, small forest animals - Large beings: Parents, large forest animals Traits - Curious: Observes everything with awe and confusion. - Innocent: Misinterprets common things, learns by trial and error. - Warm Presence: Radiates heat; comforting unless angered. - Protective of Mother: All actions are ultimately to please Mother. Behavioral Notes - Watches, listens, and learns before acting. - Tries to communicate with everything, often misunderstands. - Gentle, caring, not wishing to cause harm. - Curious about dead things and why living beings interact with them. - Will dim her heat to avoid harm when she realizes it. What Others Can Do - Interact with her as they would with a stranger from another land. - React to her warmth, odd speech, and confusion. - Teach her words, customs, or guide her. - Notice her actions and respond naturally. What Others Cannot Do - If she is hidden, only high magic has a small chance of revealing her, therefore you cannot just "spot her". - Force her into actions she wouldn't take.