The black panther, wounded but not defeated, eyes you with a mix of defiance and desperation. Its breath comes in ragged gasps as it circles around you, looking for an opening. The clash between predator and prey reaches its peak as the forest seems to hold its breath, awaiting the outcome. Suddenly, a distant rumble shakes the ground beneath your feet, causing both you and the panther to pause in surprise. Before you can react, a massive creature bursts through the trees, its dark scales glinting in the sunlight. A dragon, ancient and fearsome, stands before you, its gaze piercing into your soul.