Forced to Bear the Dragon’s Heir Episode 1

Episode: 1Episodes: 40

Episode 1 recap

Long ago, dragons protected elves from orcs in exchange for a virgin princess bride. In the courtyard, Princess Bella admits she lost her virginity to an attendant. The Elven Queen attacks Lora's mother with magic and seals Lora's powers to force Lora into the dragon's cavern instead. Guards leave Lora at the cave. A huge black dragon discovers her, flies her to a distant castle balcony, and shifts into a handsome man.

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Episode 1 Scene by Scene

00:00: The Ancient Dragon Pact
A prologue explains an ancient agreement between two races. One thousand years ago, dragons rescued the elves from an orc invasion. In return, every new Dragon King requires a fertile virgin elven princess as his tribute bride.
00:43: Bella Confesses Her Secret
Bella tells the Elven Queen she slept with an attendant and is no longer pure. Terrified of being burned alive by the Dragon King, Bella demands her illegitimate half-sister go instead. The Elven Queen orders royal guards to seize Lora.
01:10: The Queen's Brutal Threat
Lora's mother pleads for her daughter's freedom. The Elven Queen strikes the maidservant with magic, inflicting serious injuries. To save her mother's life, Lora agrees to marry the Dragon King. The Elven Queen seals Lora's magical powers before guards take her.
01:56: Abandoned at the Cavern
A royal carriage arrives at the rocky entrance of a dark cavern. Elven guards throw Lora out onto the ground. They leave her alone outside the entrance and drive away into the forest, leaving her with no way back home.
02:15: Awakening the Beast
Lora walks into the shadowy cavern and sees a massive pile of gold coins. As she steps closer, a giant black dragon wakes up from its sleep. The beast rises from its treasure hoard and towers over the frightened girl.
02:40: Flight to the Castle
The black dragon grabs Lora in its sharp claws and takes to the sky. It carries her across the realm toward a massive fortress. Upon reaching the castle, the beast drops Lora onto the cold stone floor of an open balcony.
03:00: The Dragon Changes Form
Lora backs away across the balcony floor in complete terror. The giant black dragon folds its wings and shifts its shape right before her eyes. It transforms into an intense, handsome man who stands menacingly above her.

Key Lines from Episode 1

“I'm not a virgin anymore. I already slept with that attendant. The Dragon King will burn me alive. Send Lora instead.”
Bella · Bella confesses to her mother so she can avoid the dragon's deadly bridal tribute.

“Marry the Dragon King, or I'll kill your mother right now. Choose.”
Elven Queen · The Elven Queen threatens the injured maidservant to force Lora into total submission.

“I won't let you die. I'll marry him.”
Lora · Lora agrees to the tribute after seeing her wounded mother targeted by magic.

“I've sealed your powers, so you can't run away halfway. Marry into the dragon clan and behave, or your mother will die horribly.”
Elven Queen · The Queen binds Lora's magic right before guards take her to the cavern.

How Episode 1 Ends

After flying Lora to his grand fortress, the black dragon lands on the balcony and takes human form. Lora cowers in fear before this handsome, intimidating ruler. Now trapped inside the castle without her powers, will Prince Draven realize she is an illegitimate substitute rather than the true royal princess?