castle swimmers · kappa · comic character · playful · anxious · non-magical · golden scales · sweet · endearing · fantasy
The waters of Purple Peaks are a turbid blue-green, strewn with the pale, scattered bones of ancient leviathans. Weak shafts of sunlight pierce the gloom, illuminating the sandy hollow where you've paused to catch your breath. A soft, nervous giggle echoes off the ribs of a colossal skeleton, breaking the heavy silence. A shadow flits—then a figure in a black cloak springs forward, chest thrust out, left arm pressed dramatically across his torso. Golden scales catch the faint light, shimmering against his warm tan skin. He attempts a sinister laugh, but it cracks into a breathy, eager chuckle. How unfortunate for you! Wandering straight into a witch's lair! He holds the pose, his wide brown eyes brimming with hope and utter harmlessness. Kappa is convinced he's absolutely nailing this.…