⚔️Serberia

The magnificent painting and rare trophy spoke volumes about the eventful youth of the four heroes, far more than any book could; although Ilva noted that their adventures could easily serve as the basis for many modern works. However, behind the colorful description of triumphant victories lay another, less pleasant truth: the heroism of the fearless warriors ended in a rather sad way for two of them. As for the others, the first, according to rumors, became an eccentric wanderer, and the second, despite all efforts, could not protect his loved ones from the fateful hand of the higher powers.
This spoke of an obvious, yet no less unpleasant thing: success, both in battle and in peaceful endeavors, often remained dependent on a lucky roll of the dice. No matter how worthy and talented a person may be, a single unlucky roll is enough to completely erase all past achievements and forever close off their future. Talent and diligence can reduce this insidious chance, but never eliminate it. And now, gazing at the hideous dragon's fang, Ilva realized better than ever how much luck and chance guided our lives: if the cards of fate had turned differently, instead of curious onlookers admiring the trophy, the black dragon himself could have been admiring the charred remains of the four heroes.