It's interesting to me that in Beowulf the Dragon had been asleep or bored, or not committing crimes against humanity for so long that it lay forgotten in it's hoard. But then a servant steals away with so much as a cup and it's time for the Dragon to rage it's vengeance on Beowulf's countrymen. I'm sured Tolkien was inspired by this to awaken Smaug when little Bilbo Baggins saunters in as a thief and takes the Arkenstone.

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Winter dragon..... Dragons and faeries. Something from my childhood and teen years that I adored. Don't think I'll ever truly outgrow them either. :)

A dragon guarding his treasure

Where does a dragon's hoard come from?

Emerald dragons live among the tropical islands in the Io's Blood chain's southern waters. They are a curious species, taken to keeping track of history, lore and customs. They tend to be very reclusive, suspicious that others covet their treasure hoards and territory. Emerald's Vow : Passive - Increase Skill Proc by 12%. Rouge Guardian : Chance to Silence Enemy Team with greatest HP. Glory of Gems : Passive - Increase party ATK by 85% & Max HP by 45%. Envy of Gems : Passive - Increase party…

The dragon was simply guarding a hoard of treasure when a Geat invaded, stimulating the dragon to act violently.