“He materialized from the cliff side, as though he and the mountain were water. His fluid figure rose from the earth, and slowly towered over the hunters.

“Who...are...you?” Carnán’s voice slowly bellowed, bits of rock breaking from his mouth.

The two fell silent in awe of him, as he scowled down at the pathetic creatures.

Just then the beast noticed their swords and pickaxes. With a earth shaking roar, the dragon drew back, rising to his massive hind legs and bearing his talons.

“You...must...die.” The words shook the mountain next to him, sending avalanches of rocks down the cliff.

Within moments the two hunters were gone, crushed by his talons and eaten. Their tools were the only thing left of them as Carnán merged once more with the mountain.”