Ivory Thunder — Crystal-Horned Desert Wyvern

The story of Ivory Thunder

A fictional story inspired by the artwork.

At the end of the day, the wyvern called Ivory Thunder stands where the ridge begins to cool. Wind slides around the lower ledges and carries sand into the narrow gaps between the rocks. The wyvern can hold its place there for hours, folding its wings whenever the gusts turn uneven.

Those who cross the ridge after sunset watch for a glint at the tip of its horn. A brief flash usually comes when the wyvern turns to follow movement on the flats. Travelers have learned to stop at the first bend and let it decide whether to leave the path clear.

The illustration centers on one pale wyvern in a single full-body pose. The wings fold against the sides and frame the leaner shape of the head and tail. Darker accents and luminous copper tones break up the ivory surfaces, while the sandstone picks up the warmth of the last light.

A guide camping beneath the ridge hears a sound like a distant storm even though the sky is clear. At first light the wind has uncovered a line of amber fragments where the wyvern stood. The line leads past the usual crossing and ends at an opening wide enough to let in the sun.

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