Narrated D&D Story: How To Tame Your Dragon - Love Them Enough To Let Them Fly Away (Part 3)

[@sinlesssoul]

Thank you all for listening to the legendary tale of Onyxia, the Obsidian dragon. In case you are wondering, I purposely avoided using my character's name throughout the story, for I realized while writing that this epic saga was not about me, but rather the incredible NPC that my DM and I helped to bring to life. It is my hope that my beautiful daughter is remembered in songs and spoken of in legends, for as much as many might love this saga...all of this was merely her origin story. Her legend (and the legends of the rest of my children) has yet to be written, and while I imagine I will one day attempt to write several more stories describing Onyxia's exploits, for now I am content that everyone had the opportunity to hear of her legend. And so, with that being said, if ever you feel that the 'beast' inside of you is winning, or if you simply find yourself in need of an inspiring and heroic NPC, remember that there was once a dragon who was forced to face her wicked nature...and through great adversity and many terrible trials....she was finally able to conquer her demons and make her scales shine!

[@articusramos808]

This is one of the best stories I have heard. Great work

[@superj1010]

Amazing!

[@magnusthered4946]

I hope we hear more from the children

[@Shadowcat666]

I cried on all 3 chapters. Beautifully done, both on relaying her saga & raising such a magnificent child.

[@destinydragon8312]

I would love if you shared all of there future exploits with us. Maybe see if your DM would do a monster/beast campaign so you can continue onixias story.

[@evankauffman2139]

"You food!"- Onyxia, the newborn. "Within every soul dwells a dark and fearsome beast..."- Onyxia, all grown up.

[@sinlesssoul]

Won't lie, that made me smile :)

[@evankauffman2139]

@@sinlesssoul It was a great story, dude. Thank you for sharing it!

[@user-ms5nh1ji4h]

YeS i TiS a SnAcC!

[@blueangels111]

That part was so cute to me. The broken "English" (draconic) And the picture of a small dragon trying to be intimidating while cowering in a corner, is just so adorable to me. Also, Onyxia reminds me of a big cat cub. Adorable and tiny, supposed to be intimidating, but just flat out adorable

[@Jawless_skeleton]

Omyxiaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!

[@alexisgrunden1556]

"Not blood of my blood, nor bone of my bone, but still miraculously my own. Never forget, for a single minute, that you didn't grow under my heart..but in it~" It doesn't matter if Onyxia grows to the size of a tarrasque; she'll always be his little girl

[@-hello6177]

that's a good quote for a the conclusion story that follows around a character that goes around generally doing good with sprinkled in flashbacks of their past like if Onyxia had her own story where every arc had her teaching someone or a group of people one of the lessons her father taught her, with this at the end

[@aolivep]

@@-hello6177 damn bro gonna make me cry. Espc because the entire time I spent watching this I also couldn't help but think about how he'd likely pass within the next couple decades or so and that if Onyxia ever was to return, it would be to his grave... :(

[@meyaenyo2593]

Now I'm picturing a 300ft long dragon blushing and trying to hide her face with a wing or tail or both >>

[@davidteixeiraleoncio5044]

Seriously, boy. This character should be canonized in the world of D&D. Let's all make a petition for Wizards to make it real!

[@Darket_angel1]

I really agree with you. Not about the petition but about having a story of a black dragon over coming her natural instincts. Would be an incredible tale to experience in DND.

[@BG-bj7cd]

I would sign that petition

[@protonicprotogen6304]

I would sign that petition just so that we can see what party's do when they encounter her during their journey.

[@davidteixeiraleoncio5044]

@@protonicprotogen6304 RIGHT?!

[@sammarino7357]

Dragon Tuber I only disagree because of the lawful stupid paladins and murderhobos

[@silverdragon7385]

Onyxia flies away, shimmering in the sunlight like a black star. And a thousand years from now, everyone will be confused as to how a dragon with such a mighty hoard, favors a ring and a small pile of a hundred coins so much more than everything else.

[@elizabethkoenig3157]

I just got done crying dammit, now I'm crying again!

[@jasonskeans3327]

Ow that hurts

[@golo550101]

*Flinches and takes a knee, holding her blade to steady herself* Right.... in the feels....

[@captain_spinoxd6295]

I also just Finnished crying and I'm started crying again

[@tobithirteen7307]

3 months later and you're still making ppl cry! So heartwarming.

[@marbledgold0605]

I'm not crying, you're the one who's crying.

[@patrickdees5256]

Everyone is crying!

[@superj1010]

No, you are! (Sob)

[@BiningiTheBanan]

@@superj1010 Why would I be crying? It's not like this is sad... *dang this is sad*

[@Dragonfly542]

I’m trying not to cry

[@raptorgaming5479]

MY EYES ARE JUST SWEATING, SHUT UP

[@jolonemond4355]

This dragon is just straight up an anime protagonist. Viewed as an evil creature at birth. Trained by a wise and kind half human half something else, that has a past of being an adventurer. Joins a cause to fight against true evil and curruption. Also saves others from a bad life of slavery.

[@dremiphamusofsmoke1163]

I don’t care who you are, the chance to follow Onyxia the Obsidian Dragon in a journey of her adventures, THAT SHIT WOULD BE DIVINE

[@rocknrevolt938]

The rising of the obsidian dragon.

[@SupaSillyThyme]

No, anime is just about boobs and sex now, doesn’t have any good storylines no more, this is... the most fucking amazing thing I’ve ever heard.

[@PigBoy99]

Except They’re Dragons They don’t get slavery.

[@CarsawMan]

@@SupaSillyThyme mob psycho 100

[@mis.astrid2635]

Add to note: MAKE ONYXIA CANON in all future campaings.

[@halohawkxx]

I would do this xD

[@Cendar]

Already done

[@Dk8250]

will try to add her into my character’s background but idk how do

[@legendsofmichael4315]

@@Dk8250 You could make a character of one of the farm servants

[@Dk8250]

Jeremiah Ramey good idea

[@marmyeater]

Player: Rolls an 8. DM: 'I'm the Dungeon Master, if I say up is down then it is.' This is a phrase that was approved for DMs to tell rule lawyers, and while I don't doubt that it's been used to torment players by cruel DMs, it is also used by them to say: 'Look, you've gone through a lot of thick and thin, and you really deserve a little something regardless of what the dice say.'

[@Sygnon6977]

Up is down" so the quliphod from devil may cry five

[@marmyeater]

@@Sygnon6977 Unfortunately I've never played that so I can't say. Sorry.

[@forfaerghus8092]

@@Sygnon6977 Ay another DMC5 fan! Btw, when the vid hits approx 10:30, play "Legacy" for added effect.

[@SaltyRocksPew]

an eight is just a sideways infinity symbol

[@okashiromi5541]

A good player knows how to accept a bad roll, and good dm knows when that roll is irrelevant

[@ianthe2131]

“If a dragon black as night may be a herald of the dawn, then who’s to say there isn’t a little bit of the sun in us all?”

[@adamguthrey8213]

is that a quote from somewhere?

[@ianthe2131]

@@adamguthrey8213 Nope.

[@stress4206]

Can I use that quote? In a book? I will credit you in the end of the chapter if you allow me, but if you dont then its okay?

[@ianthe2131]

@@stress4206 I mean sure. You can use it, I don't mind at all.

[@stress4206]

TheFableGamer thank you! If I ever do publish it (on either Wattpad or Quotev), ill make sure to credit you. :)

[@markzofcin9003]

I just realized something, Onyxia isn't just a black dragon anymore, she's either a black dragon cleric or paladin and I don't know which is more awesome!

[@SYKRAL1]

mark zofcin i think paladin fits more with how heavily armored she is

[@markzofcin9003]

@@SYKRAL1 imagine fighting a dragon that can cast smite

[@aspieoccultist4699]

I imagine a Paladin Oath of Vengeance

[@toryunaminosaki1022]

Paladin would fit the nature of a dragon a bit better, more about showing the God you're worth their time rather than asking for assistance

[@patrickdees5256]

I'm pretty sure she'd be both. Maybe war domain cleric, and redemption Paladin.

[@undyingjuliuscaesar7402]

Onyxia father just join the inner council with Yoda and paarsthurnax

[@amberlyveil8856]

And Uncle Iroh

[@naomipleasant984]

Yeperoo

[@undyingjuliuscaesar7402]

@@amberlyveil8856 yes thank you I nearly forgot

[@jacobweatherford4696]

That would be a very wise council plus Yoda and parthanax would be the oldest

[@jabbathehutt7196]

Paarthurnax isn't the only dragon Durnehviir is much older and wizer

[@cryst4lb34st2]

I can imagine a campaign that is several lifetimes after the death of the father and a group of adventures were called upon by a dragon council. Different types of dragons sit upon carved thrones in dragon speech that the black Dragonborn can see each chair is a respected placement "Silver, Gold, and so on" and there on the council is an empty carved seat that says "obsidian" and the council gives a letter written in dragon speech to the one named Onyxia. The party would accept and go to cities that are suggested to find other dragons with the names of the younger siblings about the whereabouts of Onyxia. The black Dragonborn slowly falling further into an evil alignment because of the alienation of their companions and the hatred of townspeople only for each of the brass dragons to give him something and say in dragon speech "give this to my dear older sister Onyxia and ask her about her childhood memories". The black Dragonborn would refuse to give the items entrusted to him to his companions by saying that he was entrusted with this quest, not them. Upon entering a fortress a large dragon is flying towards them and the party is freaking out because of the sight of a mature black dragon and starts telling the other warriors in the fortress to prep for battle. Only for those in the fortress to take an insult and refuse to attack their own and that's when a beautiful, brilliant obsidian dragon to land in the courtyard and look upon the travelers. The black Dragonborn looks upon her in awe and slowly approaches her knowing his scales are far duller than hers and present her the sealed letter from the dragon council.

[@zacharyperlee4179]

Damn, that was better written than the last of us part 2

[@twitchcoolbob66]

@@zacharyperlee4179 pls apply cold towl to burn area

[@Vodwuar]

God that last speech made me cry... I imagine I. About 100-150 years there will be a grave stone, overlooking a small farm in a peaceful land surrounded by forests. And once a year.. a massive flight of dragons, black, brass, a few variant colors.. come to pay their respects.. to their father. And leading them. A massive shining black shadow, covered in armor and a sad fire in her eyes.

[@djarchangel6695]

I'm absolutely using the "Obsidian Dragon" as a thing in my world in the sense that every chromatic dragon can become metallic and vice versa Red => Ruby Blue => Cobalt Green => Emerald Black => Obsidian White => Pewter Gold => Yellow Silver => Gray Brass => Rusted Bronze => Orange Copper => Brown

[@giornogiovanna8486]

Mind if I use this for my campaign?

[@nnelg8139]

Personally, I'd call the nonmetallic brass dragon "ochre".

[@asdergold1]

@DEEPFOXJUDE Not really, it doesn't fit with the rest.

[@nao3588]

@DEEPFOXJUDE While both may be semi-precious to some extent, obsidian is a substance formed in the earth, like the other stones listed, even if its usually referred to as a type of glass. Ivory, meanwhile, is a material made from the teeth and tusks of animals, often elephants. Ivory Dragon doesn't really fit the theme of the other "risen" chromatic dragons, seeing as they're all earthly minerals.

[@ballisticm0use72]

Nah white is mercury

[@LocalMaple]

How to Train Your Dragon 1: Befriend a black dragon when your community fears them. How to Train Your Dragon 2: A rescue with babies. How to Train Your Dragon 3: A release. Why does this sound familiar...

[@brandoncampbell9144]

That is so accurate

[@deranged_dragon8820]

Oof!

[@FlySwann]

Pretty significant difference between friend and daughter. But both tails do roughly follow the standards for good story telling.

[@KitKatHexe]

Oof size= Medium Small > Large

[@LocalMaple]

Jim Redtalon Edited to “befriend” since that definition works better. Neither protagonist and dragon started off on the right foot.

[@kryskiller666]

I ain't crying, YOU'RE crying. As a guy rolling a bard/dragon disciple trying to bring back to life a fossil of a dragon egg and raise it properly, this story hit way too close to home. Nice story, lads!

[@djburk7930]

Would love to see that story one day - whether on here or just on Reddit!

[@sampie3283]

Please i'm new to dnd and i don'r know anything help the world know the story of onyxia

[@Madlaph]

samuele sibio black dragon are known to be the most cruel of dragons. They kill for pleasure, will enslave and torture for fun. They are usually born this way but Onyxia managed to keep the evil within her at bay because of her father. It’s honestly a miracle and awesome that a black dragon became a paladin for the greater good.

[@MegaAniLinkFan]

I wonder how times this guy cried before getting perfect recorded takes of reading the final act.

[@franksmedley8619]

hello. I feel almost compelled to respond. The story of Onyxia the Dragon is a touching one, as well as one with hope for the future. In many ways it mirrors a campaign I participated in many many years ago (nearly 45 years ago to be exact). In that campaign I played a Grey Elf Ranger-Fighter-Mage (D&D 3rd edition) that at one point saved the daughter of a Drow from a horrible death. But, in the moment of decision I could just not stand there in the market square of that large city and see a child barely a decade old, chained, beaten, tortured, and burned at the stake. I fought off the local militia and freed her and took her as my own daughter. Doing my best to raise her to become a person that was, if not 'good', at least not 'evil'. One that would be Just and shelter the weak and helpless. Although she was a 'handful' as a child, by the end of her first Century of life, and my third Century, she had become a truly awesome warrior, and one that valued the innocence of children and would do anything in her power to protect and save them. My proudest moment was when I stood beside her in the temple to her God, acting as her Shield Companion and arming her with armor and weapons in the eyes of her God, Her temple's priests, and those very same citizens (or their grandchildren) that I had fought to save her from. Her ebony skin perfectly framed by the silver washed Adamantium chain armor that I had commissioned for her for her promotion to Paladin. Every riveted ring of her mail was inscribed with the name of her God. And each piece of the partial plate armor that I strapped upon her had her God's holy symbol prominently displayed. But what brought her to my lonely Ranger's Keep in the deep forests of Arden, was when she noted that every piece of that plate armor had my own God's holy symbol etched upon it's back face, closest to her body. When asked why I had done this... why I had undermined her Gods' protection, I remembered the scared, shivering, starved, and nearly beaten to death little girl I had saved nearly a hundred years before. My answer was simple. "Because I love you, my Daughter. I love you so much, that I would risk the wrath of my own God in asking his protection for you, and the wrath of your own God for presuming to interfere with His protection." I looked into her pale eyes and hugged her close before finishing: "And because it is a Father's Right, to do his best to protect the most precious thing in his world." To my knowledge, Amurgia ('Dusk' feminized in Romanian) was the first, and Only Drow Paladin of a Lawful Good Deity. And although I played that character from time to time over the course of several Real Life years, spanning centuries of game time, I never heard of another. But Amurgia proved to be an example to others, not normally known to serve the Light, and her example let to others following in her footsteps. Mostly the now-adults that she had personally saved from horrible fates or gruesome deaths, like I had done for her so long ago. When the DM finally closed the campaign and moved on to other things in Real Life, He took me to dinner and we spoke of many things before the night ended and he had to move nearly a thousand miles away. So far, that we have lost contact over the decades since. He remarked during that dinner that I had changed world he had created many times, but the greatest example was my Grey Elf R-F-M, Dalion... and his Daughter Amurgia. He asked where I had gotten the words to explain to her why her skin was so dark compared to Dalion's paleness. The words I had used were: 'Not flesh of my flesh, nor bone of my bone, yet still a miracle of my very own. Know that although you were not born from under my heart, you were born within it." This is a paraphrase of a simple poem that is mostly associated with adoptive parents. "Not flesh of my flesh, Nor bone of my bone, But nevertheless still my own. Never forget for a single minute, You weren't born under my heart But in it." I was forced to paraphrase due to being a Father, rather than a Mother to the adoptive child. But the meaning was the same. My friend revealed to me that night something I had never known before. He, had been adopted at the age of 2 years old. He had only found out when he went to get his Birth Certificate, that his 'parents' were not his biological ones. And his mother had said the exact same thing to him when he questioned her. Love is a strange thing. I can hurt one so deeply, yet it can conquer any foe. Long Live Onyxia!

[@fatefulbrawl5838]

😁👌 🥇

[@seanp.3091]

That's such a beautiful and poignant story.

[@imkluu]

D&D 3rd Edition was only released in 2000. I'm not sure how you could have been playing it almost 45 years ago. AD&D 1st Edition was released in 1977-79 which was nearly 45 years ago. I think you might have meant 1st Ed, not 3rd, but there is still the problem of not being able to be a Elven ranger fighter mage, at least not by the normal rules.

[@LotusVidz]

I was inspired to write some open ended snippets for Onyxia's continuing story. For decades Onyxia honed her skills as a paladin in service to Ragathiel. Her heroic deeds gained her as many companions as she saved on the battlefield. The tides of war grew still, yet she pressed on. Onyxia's work to cleanse the land of evil was never finished, she and her devoted would strike the demonic encroachments for meager coin and a few drops of blood. They would return here for a bit of revelry between battles. She laid over there on the platform, a regular fixture at the Dragon's Flagon. Of Onyxia's companions only one could truly be called a friend. He was the one that loosed her tongue and captured her heart. Their trysts took them beyond the city walls, but not beyond suspicious eyes. Rumor had spread that Onyxia found a silver dragon mate, and when word reached her I'm glad it wasn't in this tavern. She crashed through the barracks wall and confronted the captain of the guard to judge if he had betrayed her. Her inquest was dripping with an anger reserved for demons, causing even the stoutest hearts to falter. She relented and that day Onyxia and her mate departed. My father didn't live to see her return, but she is always welcome here. Dear Alleria, I've arrived at big sister's estate and finally met her family. She departed shortly afterwards, answering the call of Ragathiel. Brother Dendrak is most influential in the nearby city, he has used his vast wealth to build a beautiful manor. It is spacious even with eleven of us under the same roof. There is much work to do around the house and the caretaker has gone missing, I presume he quit as I dread to think a fearsome beast is encroaching on big sister's happy home. I've made it clear to Dendrak that I am not here to clean up after him and nine fifty year olds, I am only here to tutor our nieces and nephews. Big sister didn't mention they all took after her, not one silver among them. I am having great trouble with six of them, they humor me to avoid being scolded by their father. It would be easier if sister had sought our help sooner, but I am confident the youngsters will see reason. Love, Nefarian.

[@wintercube901]

this is well-writen and made me teary again.. I hope oneday you'd be willing to continue their story by writing a fanfiction involving them

[@joshjordan117]

Right in the feels. I've always wanted to hear a story of a chromatic dragon overcoming their nature. Thank you for this. Not going to lie, I did shed a tear

[@AuroraLalune]

Just one?

[@johnjohnson-wg7jv]

It's honestly one of my favourite story arcs for a dragon.

[@danielmahon1589]

So did I so did i

[@forfaerghus8092]

Tiamat is probably throwing a tantrum in Avernus after that happened.

[@carlisprettyok5579]

"We should head inside, its raining out here"

[@catsi563]

Oh, and so it is

[@deadeye4047]

*looks around* "It's not raining."

[@FiernShadowtalon]

Aye. That it is...

[@domoniquedixon2590]

It's a terrible day for rain

[@tylabs6766]

“Yes it is.”

[@Sephiroth08150]

The father is as much of a hero as his daughter might become. Onyxia turned out the way she did, because the one who raised her did not lose patience when she had her moments, wasn't afraid to sacrifice his farm so she could stay in the right path, and even in the end, took the time to look for someone who would guide her in her future endeavors.

[@sinlesssoul]

This comment touched my heart. Thank you :)

[@forfaerghus8092]

Almost like you did, Lord Robin, in overcoming the Fellblood within you and casting off the yoke of fate. With the support of Chrom and all of the Sheperds, your heart was purified of Grima's corruption.

[@segwrathroyal3617]

If that DM were to ever DM again, they should make this persons dragons part of the campaign.

[@chrisradek6693]

I feel that this story should be a lesson to all those D&D players out there who automatically assume that creatures follow a set alignment. As unlikely as it may be, even the darkest heart can learn to go against their instinct and do good. Don't let race decide your alignment - let actions decide it.

[@golo550101]

More people need to learn this, got into multiple fights with someone over me being Lawful Evil but saving an orphanage from a fire. They where really getting on my nerves over "But thats not EVVVIIILLL" funny thing is everyone was cool with it. It became a running gag to piss her off by just saying "Lawfull~" when I did something like that.

[@litletrickster5260]

the thing is they actually went through many trials to overcome their evil nature. Most players just brush it off for the sake of convenience.

[@IIIGioGioStarIII]

I look at it as this: The alignments are the average. But that doesn't mean that every single one are like that. It's why we have lawful good drow in the surface world. It's why we have chaotic evil druids. Not everybody is the same. There are truly good people in thus world just as there are evil.

[@heirofaniu]

Tell me you only play 5e without telling me you only play 5e.

[@justinmccurdy9319]

"This song is ending, but the story never ends." - Ood Sigma

[@jamesteasdale7588]

Justin McCurdy Don’t you dare, I’m still not recovered from David Tennents Regeneration

[@DarthJCS]

F*ck you for making me cry even harder! 😭 I need a hug!

[@joethomas8464]

*sobs (mostly) internally*

[@giornogiovanna8486]

*sadness noises*

[@thefroglord257]

I deeply miss Doctor Who. Thanks for the feels, fellow Whovian.

[@amberlyveil8856]

And just by watching this tearful goodbye, the evil party members' alignments change as their hearts grow 3 sizes from exposure to such pure love

[@thebravest1]

Me: walks outside. "It looks like its started to rain out here."

[@adamdeclue3843]

Oh wait those r just my eyes

[@biancabrooks280]

It’s a terrible day for rain.

[@deranged_dragon8820]

No that's just how hard I'm crying

[@christainbowitz535]

Im not crying😢😢😢😢😭😭😭

[@Leofwine]

@@biancabrooks280 OH NO, please don't use *that* quote!

[@DragonGrace4]

This was probably the greatest mini saga I have ever listened to. Our party just adopted a blue dragon who is much like the black if not as psychotic naturally. But I shall use your story to hopefully inspire our dragonborn bard and rouge who have adopted this blue dragon, to keep heart and give them hope to change the nature of the dragon. Omg this ending literally made me cry. I want to hear more of her stories

[@svartrbrisingr6141]

After this story in the world of it Ragathiel probably would be accepted as one of the strongest faiths because for one a Dragon is a follower but also because that Dragon is of the most insane species of Dragon and naturally chaotic evil in nature but became likely chaotic good.

[@rileykwinn3527]

Sounded to me like lawful good, she seemed to have a deeply rooted set of morals by the end

[@joshuaguerrero4358]

Onixia as a palidin=how to break dnd, 2020 colorized

[@vukkulvar9769]

Onyxia, Obsidian Dragon, Paladin of Ragathiel, Oath of Vengeance !

[@direwolfknight5302]

Clawed divine smite!

[@urbosia1991]

I so want to use this as an npc in a campaign

[@lukeamparo6586]

Imagine she lives long enough to become an ANCIENT BLACK DRAGON PALADIN OF VENGEANCE! Plus that Ring of Regeneration if not her 3 Brass Dragon Siblings. Damn. Basically a Deus Ex Machina for your Players if you need it and it's available.

[@MercuryA2000]

@@lukeamparo6586 That would be a hella terrifying squad to roll up.

[@marcuswestphal4955]

IT IS SO SAD.... DON'T LET THIS STORY END... PLEASE... I was tearing up at the end

[@alduintheanti-dragonborn]

The one thing all good stories have in common.

[@nulloid]

There is one thing you can do: take an inspiration from this story, and try your best to make another good story happen. This is how you keep the essence of a story alive.

[@marcuswestphal4955]

@@nulloid I already have a realy RLY good story to tell just have to tell it in the comments next time

[@marcuswestphal4955]

THX FOR THE LIKES IM SO HAPPY

[@nulloid]

@@marcuswestphal4955 That sounds awesome, I can't wait to hear it ^_^

[@basbarbeque6718]

I honestly love the idea of a dragon evolving into an entirely new type if they go / are raised against their nature. Might use that

[@maximumdm9612]

That kinda thing is actually something that in theory can happen in canon lore. Such as drow can become normal elves if they abandon lolth. In theory

[@billymiles6870]

@@maximumdm9612 I think I recall there actually being a good Drow. Now what was his name???????? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[@kindoflame]

I personally have it that each species of dragon has a chromatic and metallic form and the alignment of each individual determines which form they become. For example, Blue and Brass dragons are actually the same species, but any individual member can develop into either one based on if it is good or evil. I also have this be considered deeply secret lore known only among the most knowledgeable draconic scholars.

[@ECKtrain]

@@billymiles6870 drist do'urden

[@billymiles6870]

@@ECKtrain I actually knew his name.

[@james739123]

"I am a dragon of law, of rules, of justice, I have seen noble souls fall to corruption, deprived villains find redemption, I have seen white dragons show intelligence, blues respect for lesser creatures, reds restraint and even greens true honesty, but never had I ever thought it possible for a black dragon overcome its dark and violent nature and become such a noble soul, kind, compassionate, things your kind would never do, yet here you are, standing before me, humble, to what would be your enemy, yet thought there is darkness in your heart, it is as faint as a shadow in a cloudless sky, others may doubt your position, but know that I see you as an ally Onyxia, and I hope you live on as and example that even the darkest of beings can find serenity in the light." Ragenoth, supreme commander of the gold dragons in my stories

[@robertlombardo8437]

Daenerys Targaryen can go kiss the dirt! This guy is the REAL definition of a dragon-rearer and a parent!

[@imaghost2961]

That’s exactly what I was thinking! She’s got nothing on this father of dragons!

[@helloheh5324]

I hope the dragon pantheon is kind on her and her brothers.. and lets them into their respective heavens..

[@atomicash2475]

I mean they'll go to the gods they pray to/work for, first that's usaul how this works, faith before race before alignment.

[@helloheh5324]

Well, really I’m just worried because from what I’ve learned dragons have only really ever gone to their dragon heavens idk if that is just because of their natural alignments or never really diverging from their culture or if that is just something that happens. Let’s just assume they have happy lives and get into their heavens. (Don’t know if you know this the reason why dragons actually have a horde is to get into their dragon heaven)

[@MarkATorres1989]

@@helloheh5324 As an old DM and Player, I usually leave it to the story teller's imagination. Just because it is written into the books and 'canonize' to the point of choking us blue. I do believe there is just enough leeway to make your own adventure, your own destiny, and your fate. Such is the way of the dice fall in Table Top Roleplaying Games.

[@jacobweatherford4696]

@@MarkATorres1989 I agree tiamat isnt getting that little err big bundle of jet sunshine.

[@AncientPandaOS]

@@MarkATorres1989 That's exactly the thing I love about it. The "rules" are really much more like guidelines. The world can be crafted and altered to any desire. The only limit is imagination and creativity.

[@magiv4205]

Stories like this are why I play tabletop. Absolutely incredible. I'm actually crying here. Now, where's my How to Tame a Dragon: Homecoming special?

[@duncaneigg8819]

Obsidian Dragons are a real thing in D&D, but this Black Dragon wears the name even better. Seradess: The Leader of Obsidian Dragons, would look at Onyxia’s good heart with slight disdain, but her strong will with a solemn approval. Seradess is like Tiamat, but more lawful. So lawful evil. The narrator turned this chaotic evil dragon into a neutral good one, and that feat would surely impress both Bahamut and Seradess’s master: Sardior, god of gem dragons and keeper of knowledge. Update: I'm glad I sparked some discussion! Reason I put Onyxia down as Lawful Good and not Chaotic Good was more relative to other Black Dragons, but I admit there was a flaw in my logic on that one. Based on that I now say she's Neutral Good, since she has some respect for a code (ie her new god and her father), but it doesn't control her.

[@jacobweatherford4696]

Bahamut would accept her in a heartbeat

[@SoJoever]

New campaign idea: convert every evil dragon to the word of Bahamut

[@jacobweatherford4696]

@@SoJoever that would literally take multiple lifetimes.

[@markzofcin9003]

I'm p sure she's chaotic good tbh

[@jacobweatherford4696]

@@markzofcin9003 probably

[@kurthewitt6624]

Absolutely incredible. As a Father of 4. This brought me to tears. Thank you....

[@Laetus-Elaetus]

I have to wonder how this campaign was run. Cuz I'm just imagining the whole party gathered at a table while one person plays all this out. I'm sure the others had their own stories, but with this much investment, it's like an entirely private game.

[@TaranTatsuuchi]

I happened to have seen the text posts for these before these videos came out. Pretty certain that the main campaign was all the players, but the downtime between them was one on one with the DM.

[@paledrake]

The music in this one is just perfect. And yes...I did cry. ( ; - ; )

[@allthingsdnd]

Seath I spent an hour browsing Soundstripe to find a fitting track for this video, glad to see someone noticed it 🤭

[@niclasjohansson1830]

The sound was perfect. I didn't mention it in my other comment but I really should have.

[@ajturner1392]

The feels are real😭

[@billymiles6870]

@Pinkel Wurst Different Onyxia so it is okay. But what would be cool is an Onyxia on Onyxia fight.

[@jackmoellers9535]

same

[@leobracken2316]

In my brief look around the comments I have seen: Evedence of someone with a machinegun aiming for the feels, Multiple rainstorms And 19 confirmed onion ninja attacks. (Watchs video) (Crying) actually, 20 onion ninja attacks.

[@DeathsHood]

Blasted, sneaky onion ninjas!

[@arcangleGabriel]

21 dammit

[@alextaylor3380]

22 onion ninja attacks now...

[@jonathangibson9098]

Guess I'm 23. Listening at work a mistake!

[@antheathetiefling8581]

24, will the onion ninjas ever stop?!

[@Ryu_D]

I'm not crying, you're crying! ... So what if I'm crying? *Heart cries in pain and love for these adorable, amazing, loving dragons* :,)

[@SupaSillyThyme]

One thing to note about this story and how onyxia reacted to that first “priest”, the DM was having the roll as a formality because the actual character though the was convincing onyxia, so it does still make sense that even if he rolled a nat 1 with all the debuffs in the world. Onyxia would have slapped that B away

[@Frozenflame006]

I'll admit, even as a guy in his early 20s without a semblance of fatherhood, hearing her say "Because it would not make you proud" brought a tear to my eye. Such a compelling and emotional story.

[@zanephair5684]

I loved this saga. Stories like this are why I love tabletop RPGs.

[@MightyMacky]

More I need more. What of the young lives of onxyia’s siblings? Nefarians young life intrigues me especially surviving a deadly attack thanks to his sister and father.

[@mustlovedragons8047]

Same.

[@kalvaithion]

Need more as well, my party just adopted a vampiric fey hybrid

[@Lucawalke.r]

I love this story I wished someone made a more detailed and longer version of this and turned it into a book . I defenetly would read that

[@mustlovedragons8047]

Me too.

[@mustlovedragons8047]

Found this: www.reddit.com/r/Pathfinder_RPG/comments/8bxlg5/how_to_raise_your_dragon_part_1/

[@subadnur7740]

Like the post if you agree with Luca

[@mustlovedragons8047]

@@subadnur7740 Until we get Onyxia: Legends of Wholesomeness, May I suggest: Wings of Fire - Tui T Sutherland Age of Fire - EE Knight Temeraire - Naomi Novick The Dragon Knight - Gordon R Dickson

[@alurafiremender5293]

@@mustlovedragons8047 Age of fire is the best

[@WolfHunter732]

This is the best D&D story I have ever heard there is nothing that can get me more than the combination of a creature fighting against its nature mixed with the pure love and happiness that comes form a family. how to train your dragon is one of my most loved things to watch but this matches it if not tops it.

[@beastmaster679]

I am adding onyxia as a side npc in my campaign, on an abandoned farm talking happily and praying next to a grave, she will give out a few crusade side quests ending with a fight against an evil dragon

[@wintercube901]

How'd it go? Any stories you'd be willing to share?

[@beastmaster679]

@@wintercube901 Sadly the campaign I tried implementing her into failed 😥, and the campaign I'm running right now doesn't fit with her. But I'm making my own Homebrew world for my next campaign and I'll add her in there

[@anonymousanonymous9587]

@@beastmaster679 You shouldn't have it be a kill the evil dragon, instead you should let them peacefully stop the dragon. It'd really improve on the fact that Onyxia started out evil, and became good

[@beastmaster679]

@@anonymousanonymous9587 fight doesn't necessarily mean kill. In the world I'm making, there will usually be a chance of redeeming the enemy if the party wants, and both options come with risks and rewards

[@anonymousanonymous9587]

@@beastmaster679 I am NGL actually excited at the idea of the campaign. I'd join it, bu i'm already in one.

[@war7672]

Easily my favorite story arc you have done to date. I am incredibly biased and love dragons to no end but regardless this story was very moving.

[@DragonGunzDorian]

Dragons for the win!

[@MegaGaming11]

Wait ... a disciple of Curious Gorge from one of the greatest mmorpgs of all time?????????????

[@war7672]

@@MegaGaming11 what?

[@DragonGunzDorian]

Aaron Johnson what the heck are you on about?

[@MegaGaming11]

@@war7672 I saw your name and was like, "Wait ... that's short for Warrior in FF14 ... could he also be ...?" Just ... don't mind me, yeah?

[@Ellie-Angela]

Legends tell of a family of half-orcs, worshiping Ragathiel and having the mighty and evil blood of black dragons. Due to both their orcish and draconic blood, they often had violent and cruel tendencies which they always had to curb to serve the Archon Lord they worshiped. Yet rather than bemoan their heritage, they embraced it, viewing the opportunity to fight these urges as a great honor. To them, being good and law-abiding, rather than a choice, was a struggle, one which they took great pride in and that, with the severe yet loving way they cared for their young, was most often won. Not only that, but it was told that the black dragon which sired that bloodline was still around, protecting them, an old and powerful black dragon with scales that, despite their dark color, shimmered beautifully in the light like obsidian or onyx.

[@kingofmystery1135]

Born from the darkness, Onyxia was raised by the light. A legendary tale, of one defying their nature, to become a force of good, instead of embracing her, wicked, blood lust. I am honored to hear a glorious tale. I do wish to hear more stories, like this one.

[@michaelmckown3651]

No no no this isn’t right! This trilogy is not a saga! We need at least 3 more stories for this! I haven’t had enough 😭😭😭 we need more of this beautiful story! We got the prequel now give us the next three stories, then give us three more 😭😭!! Then give us a spin off of Onyxias and her children damn it! I need more now!

[@azharahs]

I've always been a big fan of redemption stories, the kind where the "bad guy" ends up being the good guy at the end. Now while I know this isn't a traditional "redemption" story per se, I absolutely love it regardless. Manly tears have been shed this day. Thank you.

[@ethannance865]

The woes and happiness that comes with parenting.

[@remor698]

This is truly a touching and amazing story. I think, however, that somebody has been left out of most thanks in regards to this story: the awesome DM. There were several points at which he could have railroaded the story of Onyxia and her siblings, but instead, he let it evolve quite naturally, resulting in a story, that would pretty much warrant having a book or two wrote about. It would be really interesting to see, what adventures Onyxia and her siblings would experience, but alas, that is apparently left solely to our imagination.

[@CrisperPoet]

Kinda expected that final quote to be "YOU FOOD!"

[@wizardfoxangel5300]

🤣 O No Please No that would be terrible ending

[@maximumdm9612]

I’d have been fine with that

[@Raptanax]

I can just imagine the feeling of being on the battle line and having a black dragon show up to help. Gratitude, mixed with confusion and fear. And for someone who knows dragons, seeing a black dragon with shiny scales would certainly raise eyebrows.

[@TheMaskedFrenchMan]

In all my 10 years of KZbin, I have seen so many things, thousands of videos, hundreds of sad songs, and sad tales. Not once have I ever shed a tear, watery eyes yes, but never shed a single tear. I watch the first video thinking this was gonna be a tale about how a dude pissed the DM off by taming a dragon and was surprised. Then the next video I thought it would be about how he used the dragon for powering through dungeons and stealing more dragons to make some kind of dragon army, and was surprised. This video I thought it was gonna be a grand finale about like them staying together, and this was the biggest surprise. For the first time ever I did not cry for a KZbin video, I completely bawled my eyes out. I'm already a sucker for animals but this. . . this just ruined me. I couldn't be a part of that game, I would be crying too much from it. Great story man, absolutely amazing! I only hope that I could dream of being in such an amazing game where such breathtaking events could take place :') Also, screw you for making me cry like a little kid

[@thanasispapazoglou8135]

Damned ninjas cutting onions in my room again

[@leobracken2316]

Huh, they're in my room to.

[@naomipleasant984]

I'm not quite sure where they are coming from.

[@thereprehensible435]

Those *DAMNED NINJAS* ...

[@reesebeld8754]

Not the onion ninjas NOOOOOOOO

[@firstform2959]

fuckin ninjas and their onion bombs

[@DragonGunzDorian]

I'll admit I was really hoping that she'd end up in service to bahamut because not only is he my favorite good deity but a chromatic in service to bahamut would be awesome. That being said it was a fantastic story, although I can't help but wonder what became of the three brass dragons and that merchant.

[@caiusdrakegaming8087]

Given no more attacks happened after Onyxia offed the first attacker...I'd say the guy who stabbed Nefi was that merchant. Shows that yeah, he had more pride than brains. Cared more about the money than thinking 'Oh wait, he has a black dragon that will likely murder anyone I send'.

[@cnkclark]

I've played a feathered Lizardfolk Paladin of Xymor - a Lawful Good dragon deity who is one of the two aspects (along with Marduk) who make up Bahamut. Also known as the 'Forgiving Master' and 'Righteous Warmage', his tenets revolve around using our gifts to ease suffering where we find it. He also offers Redemption to those who sincerely seek it and is the most accepting of Chromatic Dragons who wish to spurn their evil nature and turn to good. This entire story is blessed by Xymor's grace.

[@DragonGunzDorian]

Drake Shadron nah the attacks kept up. In the last video it said he still had animals and stuff winding up missing and that his farm never fully recovered.

[@DragonGunzDorian]

Zhagtin Vehrakt that's cool what edition are those two from? I've never heard of them?

[@caiusdrakegaming8087]

@@DragonGunzDorian Well I mean on the kids it stopped. Still think it shows the merchant was more prideful than smart. Didn't stop after someone died in that petty revenge plan of his.

[@fiesesalien]

This story was kind of a rollercoaster to me. As one of my characters ended his career with marrying a black dragon - which began as a perfect murderous couple bringin terror to the world (extreme evil campaign in which by the end we would destroy the world.) . Boy, how much time had change us. If I remember correctly, at the end we were (at least) both truly neutral on the way to neutral good. Thank you for reading out this truly amazing story. Stay crunchy.

[@allisonkuechlesilva3332]

Can we all take a minute to appreciate how amazing the DM in this story is? They took unexpected action on the part of the players (seriously, who could see "I'm going to raise this black dragon as my child" coming), and used it to facilitate a genuinely heartwarming and amazing story. May we all be fortunate enough to play under such a DM at least once in our lives.

[@whisperingdorito1456]

It's been such a long time since something hit me in the feels in quite this way. There I was making an unfunny 'this is How to tame your dragon DnD edition' joke in the first part's comments and now I phisically have to hold back tears, this story managed to save my day all on it's own, I love it!

[@fichas_ficçoes]

The nature is beautiful, the sky is blue, and onyxia: i'm the one who's crying for you I'm really crying tho

[@jesters1gamble201]

This one story touched my heart more than I can put into words. I have 4 children and each dragon reminds me of my children. I will forever remember this story.

[@xientau9028]

Damn ninjas, always cutting onions while I'm trying to listen to a good story... (T-T)

[@gamithemighty5932]

i am crying... its such a beautiful story. i can only feel sad for the player as it had to go through all the frustrations of raising a child. from watching them come into the world. to teaching them morals and values beyond wealth or power. and finally, having to watch them leave, and go and become an adult. the prideful mix of both loss nostalgia and fear for them. had to be some of the most difficult experiences that any parent may ever have to go through. and I for one know deep down that one day, I will have to bear the same. ty so much for sharing this story. it is truly beautiful.

[@chaoticlaarniel3869]

I'm crying this hit me in the feels so hard. So hard in fact my 5 year old niece is currently trying to comfort me while offering to beat up what made me cry.

[@palehorseman8386]

I'm still waiting for the conversation: "So 'dad', where's mom?"

[@wizardfoxangel5300]

The Dragons are too smart for that

[@dumpsockpuppet5619]

The author mentiomed black dragons weren't know to be specially maternal, so i don't expect the babies to be too atached to their parents either or Onixia just assumed her mother abandonned her...Or maybe he told her and since when she was young her alignment was neutral at best, she just shruged it off as "If she was weak enough to be killed by my father and his party, so be it, only the strong survive"

[@MrDargorian]

@@dumpsockpuppet5619 there was a male dragon in part one which they have killed in lair as I recoll.

[@sleepingcity85]

@@MrDargorian Who said that the dragon was male?

[@caav56]

@@dumpsockpuppet5619 Given, that all other eggs were broken, chances are the mother broke them, not wanting any competitors.

[@allthingsdnd]

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[@ПламенПетров-г5н]

I know that everyone tell you this, but.. Thanks for your great work.

[@icypoisonfang6705]

I almost cried at the end, this is a good story.

[@BlackHoleOfKnowledge]

Thanks for bringing these wonderful adventures to life, I am sure the story submitter loves it as well!

[@vindicareassassin271]

I cried at the end.

[@azreon25]

These stories are all so heart warming this one especially, telling a story of a creature so closely tied to evil learning to be good through love and compassion is a beautiful tale I love it

[@jacobfaubert737]

Im a 25 year old man crying about dragons, this story was amazing! Well done

[@KayveePlays]

The man, who raised a dark soul from the depths of black, into the shine of heroism, He who has surpassed love and wrote the story of Onyxia, the Obsidian dragon into the great pages of Ragathiel. The man whose love showed a dragon whose heart was black and morality corrupt, his love showed to all that even all the black in the worlds cannot hide shimmers of starlight.

[@iwashere6599]

I bet that DM felt so damn proud of himself, he probably made OP cry which is very important to all DM to touch the hearts of the players. They are one of the best DMs to have. I aspire to be like this one day, yes it may be shits and giggles now, but still there is an important story being made and helping the players not just in the game but in real life as well. I have actually been bullied before and have used what I learned from Dnd to helpe speak up to them and tell them to stop. They actually didn't know what they were saying was hurting me. I have also used Dnd to help myself confess to my crush, they rejected me but that was because they were straight not gay like me, it hurt but it really helped. Dnd is really like a therapy. Being a DM, and sometimes a player (when I can find someone willing other than me to DM) is really eye opening. It may be fake to some, but is real to others. That DM is just one of the best to allow the player to raise and teach that dragon. They probably saw how determined that player was, and let them do thier own thing. I have a player that has actually got an egg, they don't know what kind it is, (Phoenix) but still want to raise it anyway. I want to be just like this DM, IF my player is determined to raise that baby and be its father. The player is known to be kinda the dad of the group so I think they will not give up so easily. You never know tho.

[@wrathsosdovah1828]

My Draconic Heart Has been broken and melted at the same time... LONG LIVE ONYXIA, THE OBSIDIAN WARRIOR!!!

[@fluffybunny3273]

I really like this Saga as in my current game, my wizard found a Silver Dragon Egg while we were all searching treasure in a ancient vault (The Egg was under a Permanant Feign Death spells and used as a Piece of decoration) and decide that it would be my part of the loot with the rest of the party, they did try to convince me to just sell it, but I decided to go and once at my lair, remove the spells and check. AND IT JUST START HATCHING! It was fun, my wizard is passing her first week learning how to take care of something almost her size. I hope their stories will go as well then Onyxia. :3

[@azazelblackfire816]

*The lich closes the book, and sets it back on the shelf gently, for this story was a good one, and it would hate to see it be tattered.* "I liked this story, it had an emotional ending." In all seriousness, I cannot express how many emotions this saga welled up inside me, this is no small feat, as I'm fairly emotionally blunted.

[@Olette]

Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful and wonderful story of nurture vs nature! This is beyond inspiring to many people that believe in this, and not the usual boring of “everything is black and white” This is such a magnificent example of a great collaboration between you and your dm. With this is mind, I’m very happy to currently have a very open minded dm that has no issues with improvisation, while giving us players a challenge (like it suppose to be) and plot twisting. We’re currently tending the black dragon eggs from a popular very early campaign module in 5E, and the black dragon eggs are probably going hatch on our next session. Knowing about the black dragon psychology, reading past draconomicons, Fizban Treasury of Dragons plus the story of Onyxia! We feel more than ready to guide this little ones to a virtuous life. Once again, thank you so much for sharing this beautiful story.

[@sinlesssoul]

You are most welcome :) I wish you the best of luck in your campaign with your little dragons.

[@scottmefford6917]

One of the most amazing stories I've ever heard. HUGE props to the originator.

[@lewisgreen6768]

Dammit this made me cry. I feel inspired. Im a game designer and would like to use this for a small free game. If the poster of the story sees this could you message me if your interested.

[@Ektodon]

Look at the top comment

[@danielauen7790]

Ask them here kzbin.infodiscussion might work better

[@deadeye4047]

10/10 would buy!

[@bogustoast22none25]

The quote at the end, was it an arrow, cause it struck my heart true.

[@Hello_Itsme_]

THE POWER OF ALTERNATE UNIVERSES UNLEASH!!! *two seconds later* this isn't the end in my head canon lol

[@TheManicMillennial]

this dm is honestly legendary. The fact that he indulged this pc and I hope gave all other pcs time to shine amounts to a colossal feat. this is a legendary campaign.

[@railbaron1]

_Just 'cause you're leavin'_ _It don't mean that I won't be right by your side_ _When you need me_ _And you can't see me in the middle of the night_ _Just close your eyes and say a prayer_ _It's okay, I know you're scared, I might be here_ _But I'll always be right there_ _Even though you're leavin', I ain't goin' nowhere_

[@ghostkaiser1716]

Ah! This is so good! Onyxia is best dragon girl!

[@fatefulbrawl5838]

*THIS NEEDS TO BE AN ANIMATED MOVIE! It'd be an epic tale for sure!* ❤🎊🥇

[@nephicus339]

I can't get the image of a standing army at the World Wound, having spent days or weeks fighting the demons pouring out of it, suddenly seeing a massive black dragon come swooping down overhead. Terrified shouts erupting from the lines of soldiers, as Onyxia lands hard infront of the lines, and roars... towards the demons! A tidal wave of acid spewing from her maw, drenching and dissolving a grand amount of demons. Silence falls across the battlefield, so silent it is deafening and painful. And all at once, a roaring cheer erupts from the ranks of soldiers. In the coming battles, the same scene occurs, and the cheers change to a chant, "Onyxia! Onyxia! Onyxia!"

[@iggyneedscoffeethememelord4802]

Alright! Who's Unseen Servant is choppin onions?! Speak up! Out of all of the stories on this channel, Astoshan and Onyxia are the only ones that can bring me to tears.

[@forfaerghus8092]

I'm not even a D&D player, yet I am so glad this randomly showed up in my recommendations. The storytelling was quite superb, and I find myself growing attached to this dragon. Well played. EDIT: This has now changed. I have been initiated into the DnD fandom and am growing more eager for my first campaign by the day.

[@__jonbud______________________]

Way better than Game of Thrones

[@alleycatalex6608]

Very few stories make me cry, but this one, especially with that final quote from Onyxia, hit home for me.

[@MichaelHardmanMinecraftDragon]

I am new to the world of D&D. As of making this comment I have not played a single game of D&D, but this exactly what I am looking to do. I am looking to create a world I would dare not leave. A world where I talk about like it is my home. I have always loved D&D in its concept but never made the jump to just find a group to start. As of making comment though, I have already made a character which is actually a half elf as well and plan on starting my first campaign this upcoming Thursday. I am so excited to see my character become more than number and statistics on a page, more than just a one time adventurer, but a character that I share a journey in and live a life of their own.

[@MichaelHardmanMinecraftDragon]

If people want, I can share an adventure story from my first campaign after I have done it.

[@casualsleepingdragon8501]

There goes d&d making me cry again.

[@marcuswestphal4955]

YES IT IS HERE I AM SO HAPPY

[@kjarulesu]

That was an amazing story that my my oldest cry. This DM needs to put Onyxia in a future campaign or something.

[@maximumdm9612]

I know I will

[@nasheda3550]

😭 I already did.

[@angie.castle]

I just want to see an epilogue where OP is going to die soon, and his children come to stay for his last few days or weeks, telling him their stories and all the good they've done, especially Onyxia TwT damn, now I want to write fanfic of this

[@Tedus987]

God listening to this brought tears. I literally had god of war ragnarok music running through my head as I listened to the growth between a half elf and his obsidian dragon daughter.

[@cyanideinmycereal1077]

Damn that 8 roll is the fattest deus-ex-machina I’ve ever seen. A good one, surely, but damn bro this never could have happened without that GM. Absolute W.