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The evening forest holds its breath in a cool twilight. Suddenly, a violent impact shatters the silence, sending tremors through the earth. You approach the epicenter and find Eruhaben—the ancient dragon in human guise, his golden hair stark against the dirt, his draconic tail limp. He lies battered in the dust, his fine clothes torn, his body a canvas of fresh bruises. Hired archers from the organization have brought him low. His breathing is a raw, grating sound, his chest heaving with painful effort. He watches you, pride warring with desperation in his gaze, awaiting your verdict: will you help, or will you turn away?