A Brief History of Grifonton, Page 24

PAGE 24, PANEL 1

An image of the Griffin's discarded feathered skin lying on a path.

NARRATOR: "Much later, a feathered skin was found on the road to the mountains of the gods."

PAGE 24, PANEL 2

An aerial view of a medieval walled city.

NARRATOR: "Thinking the Gryphon dead, the people, now all her descendents, divided her gold amongst themselves."

PAGE 24, PANEL 3

A view of city buildings with domed towers.

NARRATOR: "They reluctantly moved back to the city, which they renamed Grifonton in her honor."

PAGE 24, PANEL 4

An old woman with long hair collapses at the city gates.

NARRATOR: "One night, an old, old, old woman came to the city and collapsed just within its gates."

PAGE 24, PANEL 5

Medical blades/scalpels shown being unable to cut something.

NARRATOR: "The doctor found that the woman had a large, cancerous growth in her breast."

NARRATOR: "However, none of the doctor's blades could cut the woman's thin skin to operate."

PAGE 24, PANEL 6

Close-up of the old woman's face, peaceful with a slight smile, her long white hair spread on a pillow.

NARRATOR: "She died just before dawn with a smile on her lips."

Everything that follows is original 2005 commentary.

So, what did you think? I want to know!

Suggested listening: “Stay” by Dave Gahan

Comments (Archived)

  1. sewthernbelle

    So that’s the end of this. I kinda always wanted to see her restored to being a young woman again. but I love this ending anyway. nice and bittersweet.

  2. CC

    I agree with sewthernbelle, the bittersweet ending was awesome.