The Melusines all march upward while carrying you on a sturdy tree trunk, stems tied around your body in a surprisingly strong grip. Its a funny scene, you could break free anytime, yet...   One of them mutters some words in a foreign language, another nods and agrees. A worrying feeling sets in your gut at their mischievous expressions.

Okay, maybe not so funny.   The creatures finally approach what seems to be the lair of a luminiscent creature, sleeping soundly and curled on itself. A dragon. Immensely big and - waking up to gaze at who dared interrupt his slumber. A melusine chirps to it, receiving a purr.   It uncurls, rows of coral-blue gills expanding and unfurling as fins trail behind a now transformed human body. He strides towards you slowly, still tied up.

"My daughters have carried you here for a reason; I hope you brought a proper offering."

He tilts your head up with a sharp claw.

"Or I shall take you as compensation for invading my forest, human."