The Elf Who Would Become A Dragon [Story Complete; Copyedits to Follow]

They made her conform… She made them regret it. Saphienne lived the idyllic life of an elf in the woodlands. They told her she was loved; they told her she belonged; they told her she was superior to the aging, dying mortals. Eternal joy was to be her birthright, delivered by the supremacy of elven magic. But Saphienne was a profoundly gifted child — and all gifts demand a price. The woodlands weren’t the paradise they seemed, and once she’d witnessed their hidden suffering she couldn’t look away. Perhaps that was why she pursued an apprenticeship in wizardry, hurling herself against challenges both magical and moral. Saphienne would grow to become a formidable woman… and when the flames subsided, the elves would strike her name from history. Come: listen to the story they don’t want you to hear. Behold Saphienne in her becoming. See her rise and fall, losing what she cherishes and finding what matters, and in the end? Decide who she was for yourself. * * * The Best Ongoing Story from Royal Road. The Elf Who Would Become A Dragon is a heartwarming and heartbreaking fantasy about rejection and belonging, power and consequence, and the cost of being ourselves. Expect character-driven writing; fun but believable characters who grow over time; slow burn, slice of life drama with highs and lows; conflict with meaningful stakes; twists with satisfying conclusions; thoughtful and detailed worldbuilding; and an accessible, compelling story that has many layers — if you want to look for them. * * * Written with accessible language for adult readers. New chapters on Wednesdays and Fridays. All chapters © L. J. Amber 2025–2026, All Rights Reserved. — Description from novelcodex.org