Castrum Dracōnum

By Andrew I. Scott

At the end of the journey they began to camp
The soldiers were weary from the cold and the damp.
As they began to dig and unload their wagons
They looked around and saw a number of dragons.

Valerius looked up as he drank from the mug
And realized with fear it was the end of the jug.
As the dragons approached he remembered a thought
That being too sober was something he fought.

The scales were all gold from the tail to the nose
The dragon's wings the color of a bright red rose.
He stood with great form as he was observed from beneath
Valerius thought "good gods look at the teeth!"

As he stood far below a thought came to his mind
Valerius offered his finest red wine.
The dragon with pleasure took a long sip
And said "friend welcome to the end of your trip"

The rabbits and bears now joined in the fun
And with their help the camp was soon done.
As the soldiers observed their friends in this venue
It was evident that meat was not on the menu.

So the Third Cohort found a new home
To war and battle no more would they roam.
That night they all feasted in their new Forum
And thus was the founding of Castrum Dracōnum.