Tasty Tales of Transformation

--Artwork by Photonoko-- The clang of metal and the sputtering, sizzling fires of mechanical torches echoed through a large concrete chamber. The sound of tireless work filled the cavernous workshop. This well fortified lair was meant for only one task, taking the bodies of Dragons—nearly hunted to extinction within this budding industrial age—and making trophies from them for those who poached or bought them. They were merely another victim to a world growing ever more infatuated with technology, leaving the magic and mystics of the old world behind, using what remained to only strengthen their new tech and infuse with their machines. Magic had become a simple tool and the once feared and respected creatures such as Dragons and Wyverns nothing but sport. The toiling, rugged looking, middle-aged craftsman Dupre was certain his latest creation would be one of his finest yet. It better be considering the rarity of creature he was given and the high sum being paid by the collector