The Guardian of Dreams

In the heart of the Fractal Forest, where reality twisted and turned upon itself, there stood the Guardian of Dreams. This majestic beast, known to... more

by Bill and Linda Tiepelman

Title

The Guardian of Dreams

Artist

Bill and Linda Tiepelman

Medium

Digital Art - Digital Photograph

Description

In the heart of the Fractal Forest, where reality twisted and turned upon itself, there stood the Guardian of Dreams. This majestic beast, known to the ancients as Lyroth, was the sentinel of sleep, the protector of the portals between worlds. His mane was a tapestry of vibrant fractals, each curl a galaxy, each color a nebula. His eyes, fierce and penetrating, glowed with the wisdom of a thousand realms.

Each night, as the world slipped into slumber, Lyroth's mane would shimmer with a spectral light, and the dance of his myriad hues would begin. It was said that every dream spun by the mind's eye was a thread pulled from his ethereal mane. The good dreams were woven from his radiant strands of gold and turquoise, while the nightmares were shackled in the darkest recesses of his crimson and violet locks.

On a night when the new moon hid its face, a child lost in the throes of a relentless nightmare called out into the void. Lyroth, hearing the plea, let out a thunderous roar that reverberated through the dreamlands. With a shake of his mane, he dispelled the shadows, banishing the terror that held the child's sleep hostage.

The child awoke, not with a start but with a serene smile, as the last vestiges of Lyroth's colorful presence faded from her dream. The Guardian of Dreams had once again ensured the safety of the dreamer, watching steadfastly as the night gave way to dawn. And so, within the fractal folds of sleep, Lyroth remained, a timeless sentinel forever guarding the delicate balance of dreams.

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November 28th, 2023