The knight had enthusiastically agreed to escort the elven maiden back to her castle in the forest. He made it seem like he was being kind, but truly he was only hoping for a large reward from such a wealthy lady. However, the “elf” also had a secret reason for wanting him to accompany her. She was actually a fire sprite, a dangerous fae changeling that could manipulate flames. The knight was part of a troop that regularly raided the settlements of her true people, and she had decided to once and for all put an end to that… Rendered in Daz Studio Iray. Postwork in Pixelmator Pro.