Return of the Dragons

Can you imagine it? Majestic dragons ruling this world? Bringing an end to all wars and suffering. A true utopia. They would watch over us, allowing humanity to unlock its full potential. It would be glorious.   And dragons are just fucking awesome man.
— A believer
 

Summary

Amongst the Dragon Loyalists there is a prophecy that some day the dragons will return and rule the world. And it is their purpose to help make this return happen. Nobody can see the grand plan that will lead to this return, but each day the return is coming closer.   With the return of the dragons, they become the rulers of the world once more. Humanity will be both their subjects and their friends. The dragons will end all wars, solve hunger and poverty, protect the environment and with their intelligence will unlock untold technologies and magics. The beginning of an age of peace and prosperity.  

Spread

All dragon loyalists have heard of this prophecy or urban legend in some form or another. Beyond that nobody is aware of this as it is a tightly kept secret amongst them.  

Variations

There are many variations in the stories of what the return of the dragons would look like. Likely they are as many as the dragon loyalists themselves. In some versions such a future would look rather bleak if not grim. The dragons would rule with an iron fist or even simply wipe out all humans.  

Loyalist Reception

Most loyalists are in awe of both the power and shown benevolence of the last dragon. Some believe that a return of the dragons would bring about a golden age and release humanity from their flaws. However, there are those that fear such a day as well. The dragons power is far beyond their imagination. Nothing known to them can even threaten the dragon. Many wonder if all the dragons would be the kind rules that their ruler is.   Most dragon loyalists just consider it nothing more than a urban legend. After all the true dragons have been extinct for millennia.  

A Possible Origin?

Most loyalists have only heard of this prophecy as it is not written down. However, unbeknownst to most there is a small Webtoon published on the internet. It is written, drawn and coloured by an anonymous artist with the pseudonym "The Dragon Prophet". This Webtoon has a small but loyal fanbase. A new chapter is uploaded every week with five to ten panels. Each chapter is light-hearted and tells the tale of a beautiful, peaceful and simple future where the dragons rule over humanity.
Type
Prophecy, Urban Legend
Date of First Recording
Unknown
Date of Setting
Future
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Cover image: Book of Magic by TJ Trewin

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Jul 2, 2021 21:47 by Angantyr

You got me with the quote in the beginning. XD I just love the clash of styles.   And the prophecy that has unknown origins (at least to the majority of the inhabitants) is bound to spiral into something crazy.

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Jul 4, 2021 18:04

Had a lot of fun writing it :)

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Jul 5, 2021 00:02 by Dr Emily Vair-Turnbull

This is a fun article. I love the idea of the origin possibly being a webtoon - that's great. :D I also really like the fact that no one is really sure what such a future would look like.

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Jul 19, 2021 17:53

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Jul 9, 2021 05:39 by Cassandra Sojourn

Excellent article. I think the best part is the possible origin of the prophecy being a sweet and simple webtoon.

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Jul 9, 2021 09:00 by Annie Stein

This is definitely the first time I've heard of a prophetic webtoon! I think that's really cool.

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Jul 19, 2021 17:53

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Jul 13, 2021 22:15

I love the idea of a prophecy possibly started by a webtoon and the many different ideas of how life under dragons would be.

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