The dragon gets its gold. The kingdom gets another bill.

Every Kingdom Feeds a Dragon. Some Call It Taxes. is for anyone who's ever wondered why the royal treasury is always empty while someone at the top keeps getting richer. Deep within a kingdom's vault, an ancient dragon rests upon a mountain of coins, surrounded by royal treasures, an open ledger, and a crown that looks suspiciously like it belongs to the one collecting tribute.

Part of the RELICWORK™ collection, this design blends medieval fantasy, royal symbolism, and a healthy distrust of whoever controls the treasury. Intricate engraved scales, sweeping dragon wings, scattered gold, and an ornate crimson ledger create a scene worthy of an illuminated kingdom chronicle. Bold Gothic lettering and blood-red accents deliver the punchline with all the subtlety of a royal tax collector knocking at your door.

Details

• Original Hard Mode IRL RELICWORK™ design
• “EVERY KINGDOM FEEDS A DRAGON. SOME CALL IT TAXES.” statement
• Magnificent sleeping dragon guarding an enormous hoard of coins
• Open royal ledger, scattered treasure, ceremonial goblet, and crown-stamped coin
• Intricate engraved dragon scales, curling horns, and sweeping wings
• Bold medieval Gothic typography with dramatic crimson emphasis
• Aged ivory, antique gold, charcoal, and deep crimson color palette
• Detailed vintage engraving with subtle distressed textures
• Medieval fantasy, royal treasury imagery, and dark economic satire
• Made for fantasy readers, tabletop RPG adventurers, dungeon masters, dragon enthusiasts, medieval history lovers, and anyone who's ever watched their paycheck disappear before the next quest begins

The dragon doesn't care how hard you worked for it.