Alder Ribbon | Ivory River Dragon with Rust-Red Fins

The story of Alder Ribbon

A fictional story inspired by the artwork.

The dragon holds its head above the shallow water as its body curves behind it in two long loops. A red fin follows the line of its back and breaks into smaller trailing shapes near the head. The horns catch the pale dawn light, and gold leaves frame the water on both banks.

In the valley, the dragon makes its first autumn appearance when fallen leaves begin to collect behind the bends. River guides look for the red fin in the morning mist. If they see it upstream from the ford, they walk the bank a little farther before crossing. The creature's path often follows the deeper channel left by the latest rain.

The ivory body is close in color to the bright sky but stays distinct against the stones and dark water. The red accents pull the eye from the horns to the tail, and the low framing makes the foreground ripples easier to see. Soft shapes in the distance keep the attention near the riverbank.

A local story could begin with a guide who finds the ford dry after a night of rain. Following the dragon's route might reveal where the current has moved, or lead the guide to an older channel hidden under roots and fallen branches.

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