Tai's heart pounded heavily in his chest as he took a moment to process what was going on. The heated breath of the great dragon was all around him, clinging to his fur and dampening it. A rotten smell stronger than sulfer accompanied it. With each breath it stuck to his lounges, making it harder to breath. But was most worrisome were the long pointed teeth hanging over the red feline like the sword of Damocles, intent of piercing him and rendering his body in two. Behind him were the grunts and groans of his partner Max. The massive ursus was pushing again the jaws of the beast and it was his actions that prevented them from being chewed and swallowed. The mighty bear was using every muscle, every ounce of strength he could muster to save them from a horrible fate. But with the dragon goddess' overwhelming power, the feline knew it would only be a matter of time.

I have to do something. Unless we destroy the body, Tiamat's soul will return to it and create an even greater threat.

There was a loud beep when the laser blaster in his hands announced it was functional again. Without a moment to lose, Tai brought the gun up against his shoulder, lined his sight up with his target, and let out a calming breath.

This is my last shot. Gotta make it count

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A fantastic piece drawn by MuscleWolf and colored by Dineegla.

Here, a cult worshiping the chromatic goddess Tiamat managed to resurrect her body into the material world. With widespread destruction and panic, Tai and Max don the mantle of heroes (Tai happened to have a spare in Max's size ) to rescue the citizens of FA City and defeat the beast. But time is short. For as long as the goddess' body is alive, their is a chance her spirit may inhabit it once more and create a threat the likes of which the world has never seen.

Art by and
Max is
Tai owned by me
Tiamat owned by Wizards of the Coast