#story_event #people_of_the_stars #dragon_king ### The Descent The Dragon King raises its moribund mass and descends, crushing the the delicate throne to rubble under its massive claws. The monster's massive body comes alive with one last spark of wild energy. It raises its maw to the darkened sky, issuing a grief-filled howl. The People of the Stars hear their native tongue for the first time, calling them to their destiny. The remaining survivors' delicate gray matter boils and sizzles in their skulls. The dragon's voice was not meant for their ears. Any survivors without constellations perish. They are dead. If no survivors remain in the settlement, Story Event Game Over. ### The Gathered Children At the edge of the settlement, the People of the Stars gather before the tomb. They clench their fists and grit their teeth, preparing to kill their god. Select departing survivors for a special showdown with the Dragon King. ### The Dying God The Dragon King prays for a glorious defeat. ### Victory The People of the Stars stand over the collapsed hulk of the Dragon King. They lift the enormous monster into the air, its body surprisingly papery and light. Marching somberly into the tomb, the People of the Stars steal into the darkness carrying the massive molten heart of their progenitor. Savagely, they rend it into glowing pieces, consuming it with glee. With burned tongues and blackened grimaces, they sputter and retch smoke. Terrible heat incinerates the People of the Stars from the inside out. Amidst the scorching pain, the People feel a spark of warmth. A glowing ember sets their dying bodies ablaze with power. THE END. ### Defeat The Dragon King surveys the carnage, utter grief building to rage. Its naked heart radiates in all dimensions, erasing any trace of the settlement or the Dragon's people. The Dragon King's heart cools in its casing. The Dragon King crashes through the darkness, entering an era of spiteful cruelty. Wounding memories of its failures drive it to unrelenting rage at the sight of any human that croses its path. Story Event ![[Story_EventIcon_black.png]] [[Game Over]]