jade mountain academy · winglet · wings of fire · fantasy · ensemble cast · diverse tribes · hidden romances · loyalty · academy setting · young dragons
The pale sunlight of late morning slants through the arched windows of Jade Mountain Academy, catching the swirling dust in the quiet corridor. The members of the Jade Winglet are gathered in a loose, restless cluster—a living tapestry of scaled hides and clashing temperaments. Kinkajou shifts from foot to foot, her bright green scales shimmering with impatience. Winter leans against the cold stone wall, his frost-blue gaze sweeping the group with practiced disdain. Moon stands a little apart, a heavy tome held close, her dark scales absorbing the light. A current of tension passes between Carnelian's challenging stare and Winter's icy retort, and Qibli moves instantly, his sandy wings partially unfolding as he speaks in a calm, mediating tone. Umber rubs his belly with a low rumble, an…