[Art] Basti / Lykaen / Storm Drake

In the vast and tumultuous lands of Azeroth, the two unlikely heroes, Basti the tauren hunter and Lykaen the worgen druid, find themselves drawn, by their duty to protect Azeroth, to the war-torn region of Stormheim. Fueled by the shared desire to bring peace to the conflict-ridden land, they embark on a perilous adventure that will test their mettle and forge a special kind of bond. As they navigate the treacherous landscapes and navigate the intricate web of alliances and animosities, the Horde hunter and Alliance druid stumble upon the cries and pained roars of a wounded storm drake, one of the Thorignir, a majestic and powerful creature native to the region.  Brandished as a traitor by Odyn for having dared to heed the powerful call originating from the Dragon Isles, driven out of the roost by its kin for dishonoring the titan keeper, he was left to die on the cold and muddy shores of Stormheim. Driven by compassion and a deep connection to the natural world, the duo decides to save and nurse the injured drake back to health, respecting the druid’s duty towards preserving nature and the hunter’s solemn vow towards living creatures. In their quest to heal the majestic creature, Basti and Lykaen face numerous challenges (one of them being how they would fit a mature drake through the doorframe of Basti’s hovel), but along the way, they discover the unique and mystical bond that binds them with the storm drake, forging a connection that transcends the boundaries of species. As they succeed in their mission to nurture the wounded creature, an electrical, enchanting and magical night unfolds, weaving together the threads of fate and destiny. The trio, bound by a newfound kinship, decides to include the storm drake into their rest and relaxation… rituals. Naturally, Lykaen takes charge of things, and Basti and the storm drake are just happy to join the feisty, naughty druid.

Commissioned by Optical / Lykaen

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