Ashes and Scales

The world has crumbled beneath its own greed. Nations fractured, governments toppled, and the wealthy carved up the remains, hoarding what little is left of food, water, and fertile land. In this desolate future, humanity claws for survival among decaying cities and wastelands where black markets thrive and desperation fuels cruelty.   Once rulers of the skies, dragons now exist only in whispers and shadows. Hunted for their power, their blood, and their worth, most have been driven to extinction. The few who remain disguise themselves in human form, hiding in plain sight to avoid slaughter. But hiding comes at a cost—each day that passes, their legacy fades.   In this fractured world, fate ties a dragon in hiding to a human survivor. Whether ally, captor, or reluctant companion, the bond between them challenges the divide of species and the cycle of fear that has driven dragons to the brink. From stolen moments in the ruins to bloody fights in arenas, from the chains of nobles to the whispers of a resistance, their story is one of survival, defiance, and rediscovery.   Together, they may uncover a path to freedom, redemption, and perhaps even a safe haven for dragons. Or they may be torn apart by betrayal, greed, and the endless hunger of a world unwilling to let them live in peace.