Theme Thursday Posts – Plot Hooks.
When an ancient, smooth stone suddenly cracks open, the contents of the sky are pulled towards the fissure. Storms, clouds, tornadoes – everything begins swirling into a single point. How long will this continue? What does it mean? It Starts With You by Ascending-Storm on DeviantArt https://bit.ly/2HW0Vkk
When archaeologists uncover an ancient tapestry depicting all kinds of dragons circled around a vibrant crimson flower, prophecies are set into motion. Dragons have been encroaching on the Pointed Plains recently, where the five-petaled flowers bloom in earnest. Image Source: We Invite You Into the World of Magic by Gewalgon on DeviantArt. https://bit.ly/2RZzrOq
Children refuse to go to sleep at night. They are wracked with dreams of a young woman, clothed in a red cloak, who steals kids from their beds and drags them off into the forest. The mayor has a red cloak… Image Source: Magic Wood by AnnaArmona on DeviantArt. https://bit.ly/2RAYCrc
Rumors spread of a jet-black steed whose tail and mane are constructed of writhing, jeweled snakes. The locals only see it in the morning hours, as it sprints towards the rising sun. However, it is too quick to chase.
“I tailed him as he left in the middle of the night. He wandered down to the stream and dropped over the rise. And he was just…gone. There was a weasel, but no husband…” Image Source: Forest Magic by wolfenwinter on DeviantArt – https://bit.ly/2EX5AAi
Dame Jasperine descended into the swampy forest, hoping rid the region of a violent witch. That was three years ago. Her sword glows brightly in the shadow of a massive tree, its roots sprawling from the earth… Image Source: The lost sword by DavidAlvarezArt on DeviantArt – https://bit.ly/2BBwkSC
“You don’t understand! She went to refill her glass, and the next thing I know there’s a shatter of glass and she’s gone! I swear! The keg looked like it was about to topple over, but I didn’t dare fill my own glass. What kind of party are you throwing anyways?!” Image Source: Dnd Mimic by GraphicGeek …
“They’ll never find out now. Our secret is safe. Nothing can bring back those carvings unless they pry it directly from our skulls. The knowledge will be carried until it’s safe to transplant it into other minds…” Image Source: Exploits of Tenement Inspectors by entroz on DeviantArt – https://bit.ly/2B2G5ZO
Winter has come early, but it’s not the fault of the weather. A frost druid has been delivering permafrost to the surrounding countryside, throwing off the balanced cycle of the seasons. Their motives are unclear, but something must be done! Image Source: Ron by Akiman on DeviantArt – https://bit.ly/2BXTl3t
A young prince stages elaborate scenarios with small, pewter heroes and monsters. His vignettes were cute initially, but they’ve gotten more gruesome lately (and eerily prophetic). His latest bears some likeness with the party that just arrived… Image Source: Dungeons and Dragons: Beholder Encounter by Deimos-Remus on DeviantArt – https://bit.ly/2U6cXcX
