Bejeweled golden-winged serpent

Prize item for Hunt for History.

a bejewelled golden-winged serpent

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Tiny emeralds overlap like scales along the sinuous, coiled body of this beautiful reptile. Brushed gold wings extend to either side, displaying a mosaic of colorful gems set in intricate patterns along each graceful feather. The eyes are made from dark rubies, and a forked tongue of gold wire extends just past its blunt nose.

Loresong

The serpent turns its head to look at you, opens its jaw wide enough to display a set of sharp golden fangs, and sings back: Beware the serpents in the moor Don't disturb their lairs On darkest nights take care that you're Always out in pairs. Its ruby eyes burning like coals, the serpent softly hisses: Brightly feathered wings with eyes Rainbow-sparkling crests The beauty of the serpent's guise Belied its true interests. Swaying its head from side to side, the serpent croons in response: Killing roosters, felling cats Hoarding jewels and gold The winged serpents swarmed like bats And could not be controlled. Fixing you with its gaze one last time, the serpent sings in a sorrowful tone: Though once seen by waterfalls Or glimpsed 'round ancient barrows Death did claim them one and all Like poor, defenseless sparrows The serpent remains silent and motionless.

Scripts:
RUB: You stroke the smooth emerald scales of your golden-winged serpent.

TILT: The golden-winged serpent's ruby eyes glitter and its forked tongue flickers in and out as you tilt it from side to side.

OPEN: You pry apart the golden-winged serpent's coils, revealing a small compartment inside. (The compartment holds one small item)

CLOSE: You slide the golden-winged serpent's coils back together, concealing the small compartment inside.

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