Far in the frigid northlands I built my home.

Settling amidst the ice and snow of a mighty mountain range, I selected a cave of humble nature to begin my new life. It was a secluded space, and quite a trek for any being without the gift of flight. Yet for me it a perfect spot, a place with the kind of tranquility that can only be found in isolation. There, I could focus on my writing and other tasks without the common distractions of everyday life.

Often, I chose to simply go out and sit on the ledge outside my cave, gazing upon the wonders of untamed nature before me. Some might call that a lonely existence, being so far from any hint of society, but I’ve never felt that way. Despite the distance, I’ve had plenty of friends eager to make the trek to view the space where I settled down.

With how close we had gotten, it was only a matter of time before I invited  Jarren_Ironclaw along to see it. Not only was the nature an element perfect for his tastes, but his size made him a welcome companion for the journey. After all, there’s nothing like having a warm dragon to snuggle up against to escape the cold, and with such beautiful landscapes before us, it was a perfect retreat from the stresses of a normal week.


In case you're curious though, the whole encounter went something like this. Seems I had forgotten to mention that I spent most of my time in my cave's hot spring:

Two dragons, perched above the world surveying the magnificent mountains before them. The world seemingly in their claws...

Valia: "It's cold up here..."

Jarren: "Maybe I can help with that?"

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This cute piece was a gift from Jarren, who won it in a raffle from  sanityisforthesane I've wanted to add some more nature scenes to my gallery and this was a perfect way to get started.