The antagonist's monologue
The following text is a monologue by the antagonist in a dragon fantasy story, describing how he sees himself from his own perspective. It enters a tiny bit into spoiler territory, but still I wanted to give you a sneak peek into this character. This monologue is not directly part of the story, but more of an exercise in bringing this character to life. Please welcome Balor the Blind.
“Almost 700 years have passed and I still haven't found a cure. I have explored everything. I understand the elements better than anyone. I have even travelled the elemental planes and yet their ultimate secret eludes me. Sometimes I feel like giving up all hope. So many times I thought I was close to a solution, only to be disappointed again.