Prompt #4: Embers in Armor

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Artist: @hou_jae04

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Write a story about a fire being that is forced to wear a suit of armor in order to interact with the world without harming anyone. The armor was made by a master blacksmith who took pity on the being, knowing it was unable to exist without causing destruction. The world they exist in is one where magic is commonplace, and creatures of all kinds roam the land.

The being is genderless and perhaps is the last of its kind, as its species was thought to have gone extinct long ago. Maybe it was a freak magical accident that caused it to become a living flame, rather a genetic occurrence. 

Does the being travel alone, as it fears the harm it may cause to others if it were to travel with companions or do they travel with a small group of companions, creatures who have also been shunned by society due to their unconventional appearance.

Consider the beings personality. Is the begin a stoic, choosing to keep to itself, not wanting to get too close to anyone out of fear of hurting them. Does it long for companionship? Yearning to be understood by someone who will not be afraid of it?  Have they developed a personality that is both cautious and joyful? Since they know the limitations of their physical form, they still try to find pleasure in the simple things in life. Perhaps when no one is around they remove their armor and dance in the rain, marvel at the stars, and cherish the warmth of a campfire

Dialogue Prompts


1.) "I don't wear this suit for my protection. It's for yours."

2.) "Don't worry. Just stay behind me. I'll get us through this."

3.) "You idiot! Do you know what you've done?"

4.) "I trust you to keep your head on straight and do your job."

5.) "You're not afraid of me?"

"Eh, I've seen worse."

6.) "I wear the suit because my body is too hot to stand next too. I'd burn everyone in this room to a crisp."

7.) "No, I wasn't born like this."

"I didn't even say anything."

"Yeah, but you were thinking it. Everyone always thinks it."

8.) "Relax, we aren't here for you."

9.) "I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty. Remember that the next time you start flapping those gums."

10.) "Your armor is surprisingly cool to the touch."

"It has to be, lest you'd burst to a crisp."

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