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Once upon a time, in a faraway land, a lone knight braved the Dark Lord's cursed winter with one goal in mind: save his Prince—locked away in the arctic forest—to restore the land. He crossed icy mountains and frozen lakes—beautiful as they were treacherous—with nary a scratch. Just one obstacle stands in his way now: frost-covered scales, glacial eyes, it strikes in one fiery sweep of pearlescent wings.
The knight aims his sword.
Throws.
Hits true.
The beast gives a magnificent cry before it's engulfed in an icy blaze. Victory shines in emerald eyes, the knight's goal almost within reach. But when the flames recede, horrific sorrow, not triumph, escapes his lips.
The curse is broken.
Amidst frosted embers, the knight cradles his Prince as winter melts.