Words shall outlive wind and flame, when carved in wood and bound in kin.
From “The Dragon Deliverance Society Safe House” – a story by Gwen Enchanted
In the hush of the scholar’s hall, where the flicker of flame casts long tales upon bookshelves lined like runes, there rests a circle of kinship – etched in oak, sealed by dragons, bound by drink.
Today’s Image of the Day is by Gwen Enchanted, whose masterful eye captures not just a scene, but a sanctuary – one that doubles as headquarters for the most unexpected of missions: the Dragon Deliverance Society. Yes, dear reader, while your eye may first be drawn to the solemn beauty of the carved Dreki Table and its noble stools (crafted by LORE, available now at Enchantment), linger a moment longer, and you may overhear the rustling of scrolls, the clink of coffee cups, and the whispered debate of whether one can in fact relocate a fully-grown wyvern into an urban rooftop aviary.
The Dreki Table commands the scene like a relic passed down through ages of wyrm-tamers. Its engraved knotwork winds like a spell around its edge, the twin dragons upon the base not just ornament, but oath-keepers. The matching stools, leather-strapped and steel-bound, could just as easily seat kings, thieves, or eccentric librarians moonlighting as dragon smugglers. With 24 animations, drink props, and textures both PBR and legacy, this set welcomes the serious and the silly alike.
The room itself, drenched in warm shadow, hints at its true nature: a Safe House for those engaged in clandestine care for the winged and misunderstood. Gwen’s accompanying story reveals this as one of the Society’s hideouts, where a harried handler might take refuge, pen a report, or hastily hide a hatchling beneath a tablecloth. The crystal orb glows not with prophecy but with practicality – it’s a secure channel for requesting supplies. Coffee. Incense. Possibly rope.
What Gwen brings us, with her image and her wit, is a reminder that even the most carved and ceremonial of spaces can be full of laughter and life. Her world-building is exquisite, but it’s the gleam of humor beneath the craft that makes this piece soar.
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Take flight into magic and myth with Enchantment’s Legends of Flight round—open now! From soaring dragons to winged warriors, this round celebrates the skies and all who command them. Share your own legendary creations in the Enchantment Flickr Group, where creativity takes wing and fantasy knows no limits! Don’t forget to enter your images in the Lost Unicorn Photo Contest for a chance to showcase your vision. Let your imagination soar from May 9th to May 31st—Enchantment awaits!