A guardian's fierce stand to defend home and brethren...

In Defending Giant, the dawn’s first light awakens an ancient treant from its long slumber. But peace is fleeting. When word arrives of invaders desecrating the forest and butchering his kin, the guardian does not hesitate. With deep roots and ancient strength, he marches to protect his home, and deliver nature’s wrath.

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🎵 This chapter is paired with a lyrical, swaying tune that mirrors the treant’s deliberate movements and the shifting rhythm of the forest. "Twirling Foliage" is layered with textures that echo rustling leaves and the solemn weight of ancient purpose, building tension and release as the battle unfolds.

Behind the Scenes:
This story began with a single picture from DeviantArt. You can visit my blog to see the original inspiration. I don't fully remember how that strolling treant evolved into the guardian you see here, though I suspect a flicker of Treebeard’s presence helped it take root. When I recently returned to revise this tale, the rewrite came quickly, like bark regrowing over a wound.

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Links:
📘 Dead Man’s Hand: https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Mans-Hand-Forgers-Book-ebook/dp/B0DHY1WMT8/ref=sr_1_1
📘 Defending Giant: https://www.stevenmeehan.com/archives/2020/06/09/defending-giant

⏱ Timestamps:
0:00 Song Start and Introduction
0:24 Story Begins
6:41 Story Ends and Sign Off
7:14 End Cards