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'''Title: A Tale of Goldie''' '''Author: Onixia of NPH Guild''' ------------------------------------ '''''A Tale of Goldie and How she got her Heart of Gold:''''' There lived a girl named Goldie on the Shard of Origin. She was a sweet, kind, and lovely girl who excelled at crafting beautiful things. They were very much in demand. Goldie found herself often mining days on end for jewels and ore to fulfill the many requests she had from across the land. Because she was constantly mining for resources far from the towns and cities of Britannia, Goldie ended up being alone almost all of her waking hours. Often digging in isolated caves and mountains. She became very lonely and yearned for a companion. Alas, because of her constant need for a variety of ore and gems she never had the time to find one. One day, Goldie was mining near Destard dungeon when she stumbled into a tiny hidden cave. She entered in hopes of finding a rich vein of gold and blue diamonds to finish an anniversary gift for a customer. So focused she was on her task that it was far too late before she realized she was not alone in the cave. Casting her lantern around the cave, she gasped. For there before her was largest, most magnificent, Silver Platinum Dragon she had ever laid eyes on. The Dragon's swirling silver eyes were gazing intently upon her. Its massive body was blocking the only exit. She shivered in fear but was so in awe of the beautiful dragon she saw in front of her she softly exclaimed, "You are the most magnificent creature I have ever laid my eyes upon. I could only dream of ever creating something even half as beautiful as you." The dragon was taken aback. Normally, the pitiful tiny humans would scream in fear and try to escape in vain. Instead this girl stood in front of him gazing with awe and admiration. This was something he had never experienced before. "Who are you tiny human girl?" "My name is Goldie and I am a crafter and miner. I try to make beautiful things for others to enjoy. That is why I stumbled into your cave oh magnificent one. What is your name?" Enchanted and curious the dragon replied, "I am Xavriad the Magnificent. I am the oldest Platinum Dragon on Origin. I was cursed by an evil sorcerer to live out eternity in this tiny pathetic cave. I have lived here for centuries feasting on meager animals and humans who dare enter my dungeon to sustain myself." Goldie gasped. That was the saddest thing she had ever heard. This poor dragon was trapped inside the cave, starving and alone. Her heart went out to him. "I am so sorry Xavriad the Magnificent. How lonely you must be and hungry. I understand and forgive you if you eat me" She bowed her head sadly awaiting her fate. Xavriad was astonished. No one had ever quietly stood there before him accepting their fait, and to top it off, forgive him for it. He looked long at this tiny girl with golden locks and his cold and lonely heart melted a tiny bit. "Begone Goldie! Leave me be. I shall let you pass. Leave me to my prison. Go before I change my mind" Goldie opened her eyes in wonder and quietly left the cave. She returned to her small cottage and thought about the beautiful and lonely dragon until exhausted, she fell into a deep sleep. A few days passed or seconds for an ancient eternal dragon. Xavriad still a prisoner in his cave, snoozed and dreamt of flying, when he felt someone entering his cave. "Hello Xavriad. I have returned and brought you some presents. May I enter?" Xavriad was astonished, for it was none other than Goldie the tiny human girl that he had foolishly and impetuously let go the other day. His stomach still grumbled emptily at that missed meal. His curiousity won out and he muttered "Enter". He watched as Goldie pulled a small cart full of bags into his cave. "I brought you some food Xavriad. A small deer and goat. I hope it helps to alleviate your hunger a bit" Xavriad looked at Goldie and her offering. His cold lonely heart melted a bit more. "Thank you Goldie that was kind of you" He devoured the deer and goat hungrily. They were delicious and the best thing he had eaten in a long time. "I also made something for you Xavriad" Goldie pulled out a beautifully crafted silver dragon from her pocket. Xavriad was in awe. It was almost as magnificent as him. He was very touched by her kind and beautiful gift. "You are quite skilled Goldie. I thank you very much. Please sit with me for a bit and I will tell you a story about my treasure" Goldie smiled and sat down. They spent the next few hours together talking and listening to each other. This continued for many years. Goldie would visit Xavriad bringing him food and trinkets she created. Xavriad would tell her ancient stories about dragons and magical creatures. And so two lonely creatures who craved to find a companion, somehow found each other. A friendship soon developed into a deep love for one other. One day Xavriad finally noticed that his lovely Goldie was walking stiffly and that she appeared to be aging. He realized that pitiful tiny humans do not live forever and eventually Goldie would die leaving him all alone again. His massive heart broke and a single silver tear fell from his eye. Goldie noticed the tear and that Xavriad had gone quiet. After so many years together, she knew what was on his mind. She was getting old and her time to leave this world and him would someday come. Her heart broke knowing he would be alone again. "Xavriad, I do not want to leave you. I wish there was something I could do to prevent that." Xavriad looked into her eyes intently. "Perhaps there is something I can do Goldie. Dragons possess ancient magic. I know of a spell that would turn your heart into gold allowing you to live forever. Would you like that?" "Oh yes Xavriad. I never want you to be alone ever again" Xavriad's heart burst with joy and he cast the ancient spell turning Goldie's pure and loving heart into gold. "Now my dearest Goldie, we can be together forever" Goldie smiled as she looked into his swirling silver eyes. "Together forever." And that is how Goldie got her golden heart. The End. [[Category:Tales and Legends]]

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