[MW Zodiac] Mǎo Dragon - CR 6 Large Dragon (Zodiac) - $5 Reward

“She said she could heal mum if we can bring her blue primrose, moonflower, wild mint, a cozy blanket, a book, and a pot of warm tea.”

— Tula, Hopeful Daughter

Capable herbalists and healers, mǎo dragons are a welcome sight to the sick and the wounded—though a rare one. Their nocturnal nature and reclusive habits have earned them a reputation as lonesome hermits, when in truth, they are warm, sociable creatures that delight in conversation and companionship. Ever willing to lend a helping paw, mǎo dragons are, unfortunately, deeply averse to the cacophony of crowds, which frays their nerves and scatters their focus, so they rarely venture into the bustling settlements where they are most needed.

Fourth to Cross. Overwhelmed by the chaos and noise of the day, the rabbit preferred to travel by the light of the moon. Swift and cheerful, it regaled the moon with tales of its woodland home on the bright nights when they both crossed the countryside, one on the earth and the other in the sky. The moon, for her part, told the rabbit stories of the flowers that bloomed in her silver light and hinted at the secrets of her immortality. The two became fast friends, and, when the rabbit reached the river, it trusted the moonlight to guide its steps. Leaping lightly from silver stone to silver stone, the rabbit made it halfway across before the path ran out and it was trapped by the swirling current. Fearful, it called on the moon for help, but the sky went dark. For hours, the rabbit wept bitterly, for it didn’t know the moon had left to seek help. After hours without her light, on the brink of giving up, a silver beam broke through the clouds to illuminate a piece of driftwood. With hope slowly reigniting, the rabbit took a final leap, and a sudden burst of wind carried its tiny raft to the Gate as a winding shadow followed overhead.

The Hope to Continue. Mǎo dragons carry forward the hope of their progenitor, believing that, no matter how pitch-black the darkness, there’s always a light that can shine through. Many dedicate themselves to extending the lives of others through kindness and healing, though their devotion is a double-edged sword that cuts them with profound grief whenever a patient draws their last breath. This pain drives many mǎo dragons to seek the secrets of immortality, walking moonlit paths in search of herbs and wisdom that may one day lead to a world where no farewell need ever be spoken.

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