MidReal Story
Guardians of the Forest: A Ranger's Tale
Scenario: **Title:** Bigfoot: The Guardian of the Forest
**Genre:** Superhero, Adventure, Fantasy
**Setting:** Present day, dense forests of the Pacific Northwest, near Mount Rainier, Washington State.
**Main Characters:**
- **Bigfoot (The Guardian):** Real name, **Kalanook**. A towering, 8-foot-tall figure covered in fur, with a face adorned in natural pigments and feathers. He has superhuman strength, agility, night vision, and mastery of archery and herbal medicine.
- **Emily (The Forest Ranger):** A young, compassionate forest ranger dedicated to protecting the environment.
**Backstory:**
The Sasquatch tribe, after fleeing European settlers, evolved to live in secret within the forests, leading to the legend of Bigfoot.
**Plot:**
1. **Inciting Incident:** While patrolling the forest, Emily is chased by a bear. Kalanook (Bigfoot) appears, using his immense strength to scare off the bear and save Emily.
2. **Revelation:** Grateful and curious, Emily follows Kalanook to his hidden dwelling. He reveals the Sasquatch tribe’s history and their need for secrecy.
3. **Rising Action:** Escaped convicts invade the forest, threatening both the Sasquatch and local communities. Emily seeks Kalanook’s help to deal with them.
4. **Climax:** Together, they use their strengths to neutralize the threat. Kalanook’s abilities and Emily’s strategic thinking prove to be a powerful combination.
5. **Resolution:** Emily and Kalanook form a secret alliance to protect both their worlds, establishing a bond of trust and cooperation.
**Themes:**
- Secrecy and survival
- Unlikely alliances
- Environmental stewardship
**Art Direction:**
- Illustrate the majestic Pacific Northwest forests.
- Depict Kalanook with strength and wisdom, and Emily as brave and compassionate.
- Convey adventure, mystery, and the bond between characters.
Use this prompt to develop the story and create illustrations.
Create my version of this story
Jack Riggins
escaped convict leader, antagonist to Emily and Kalanook, rugged with scars, cunning and ruthless.
Kalanook
Bigfoot guardian, friend to Emily, towering with fur and tribal markings, wise and protective.
Emily Carter
forest ranger, ally of Bigfoot, athletic build, short brown hair, determined and compassionate.
I was running for my life.
The bear was gaining on me, and I could hear its heavy breathing behind me.
I didn’t dare look back to see how close it was.
If I did, I’d lose my footing and fall, and then it would be all over.
I had to keep going.
I had to get away from the bear.
My lungs were burning, but I couldn’t stop running.
I had to keep going until I reached the ranger station at the edge of the forest.
If I could just make it there, I’d be safe.
I was running for my life.
The bear was gaining on me, and I could hear its heavy breathing behind me.
I didn’t dare look back to see how close it was.
If I did, I’d lose my footing and fall, and then it would be all over.
I had to keep going.
I had to get away from the bear.
My lungs were burning, but I couldn’t stop running.
I had to keep going until I reached the ranger station at the edge of the forest.
If I could just make it there, I’d be safe.
But the bear was too fast for me.
I knew it was only a matter of time before it caught up with me, and then I’d be dead.
I’d never make it back to the ranger station in time.
No one would know where to look for me.
I was as good as dead.
I was running for my life.
The bear was gaining on me, and I could hear its heavy breathing behind me.
I didn’t dare look back to see how close it was.
If I did, I’d lose my footing and fall, and then it would be all over.
I had to keep going.
I had to get away from the bear.
My lungs were burning, but I couldn’t stop running.
I had to keep going until I reached the ranger station at the edge of the forest.
If I could just make it there, I’d be safe.
The bear was gaining on me, and I could hear its heavy breathing behind me.
I didn’t dare look back to see how close it was.
If I did, I’d lose my footing and fall, and then it would be all over.
I had to keep going.
I had to get away from the bear.
My lungs were burning, but I couldn’t stop running.
I had to keep going until I reached the ranger station at the edge of the forest.
If I could just make it there, I’d be safe.
But the bear was too fast for me
My vision was blurred with tears of exertion and fear
Every step felt like it might be my last
Exhaustion threatened to take me down at any moment
The ranger station was right there
The light in the window was barely visible through the trees
The ranger station was so close
I just had to keep going
But the bear was too close
I could hear its growls behind me
Feel its hot breath on my back
The ranger station was so close
But the bear’s claws grazed my calf and I fell
The ground rushed up to meet me
And then there was nothing but darkness
A loud roar echoed through the forest, so loud that it shook the trees
The bear turned and ran
But I didn’t hear it run away
I didn’t hear anything at all
My ears were ringing
And my vision was blurred with pain
My body felt like it was being crushed under a pile of rocks
It hurt too much to move
I just wanted to lie there and sleep forever
But something nudged my shoulder
Something large and warm and covered in fur
Something that smelled like pine trees and fresh air
Wake up
The voice was deep and rough
Like gravel being ground together
A strong hand gripped my shoulder and pulled me into a sitting position
I tried to open my eyes but they wouldn’t work
They felt heavy, like they were glued shut
Wake up, the voice said againIt sounded more urgent this timeLike a warningWake up, or you’ll die
Die?
That word snapped me out of my daze and I forced my eyes open
The world swam before my eyes and I had to blink a few times before I could see anything clearly
It took a few seconds for the darkness to clear
And then I saw it
An enormous figure looming over me
He was massive
Towering over ten feet tall and covered in thick fur
His arms were as big as tree trunks
And his hands were almost as wide as my shoulders
He was carrying me through the forest
Moving at a speed that should have been impossible in such a dense forest
But somehow he was able to run without stumbling or even slowing down
His fur brushed against my skin as he moved
It was soft and warm
And it smelled like pine trees and fresh air
Every now and then he would reach down and grab a branch or a bush and pull it out of the way with one hand
He did it so effortlessly that it almost looked like he was just swatting away flies
But I knew that couldn’t be true
The underbrush was so thick that I could barely see through it
And yet he was moving so fast that the trees were blurring together in front of my eyes
It was like nothing I’d ever seen before
It was incredible
And terrifying
I didn’t know who this creature was or what he wanted from me
And I didn’t know if I would ever find out
But one thing was for certain
He was powerful
More powerful than anything I’d ever encountered before
And as long as he was holding me, I knew that I was safe
He carried me through the forest for almost a mile before finally stopping in front of a hidden cave
The entrance was nestled in a large grove of trees, almost completely obscured by the underbrush
The cave itself was huge, big enough to fit at least ten people inside with room to spare
But it wasn’t just any caveIt was a sanctuary
Covered from floor to ceiling in ancient-looking tribal markings
The creature stepped forward and carefully entered the cave, making sure not to disturb any part of its sacred exterior
He walked over to a bed made of soft leaves and moss and gently laid me down on it
I was startled by the overwhelming presence of Bigfoot, standing before me in the sacred cave.
His size was intimidating, but I detected a strange sense of peace emanating from him. I gathered my courage to speak, but a gruff voice demanded to know what I was doing in the forest.
Surprised, I realized that the voice didn't belong to the Bigfoot.
It came from a human-like creature with fur and tribal markings all over his body.
Kalookanooke
The creature was even larger than Bigfoot, with longer fur and a more muscular build
His face was covered by a thick beard, which made it hard to see his features
But I could tell that he was watching me intently
As if he were trying to decide whether or not I could be trusted
When I didn’t answer right away, he growled again
What are you doing here? he demanded
What do you want?
I’m sorry, I said nervously
My name is Emily
I’m a forest ranger
I’m just here to protect these woods
The creature seemed to consider this for a moment
And then he nodded reluctantly
You are the one they call Emily?
Yes, that’s me, I said
And you are?
My name is Kalanook, he said
I am the leader of my tribe
We are the ancient guardians of these woods
We have lived here for many generations
Long before your kind ever set foot in these lands
We were here, watching over the forest and all of its inhabitants
And we will be here long after you are gone
What do you want from me?
I asked
Why did you bring me here?
Kalanook growled again
We brought you here because you are important to us
We brought you here because we saved your life
As a child, we saved you from the same bear that attacked you earlier today
And now it is time for you to repay that debt
What do you mean?
I asked
You saved my life?
How did you even know who I was?
We have been watching over you since you were a child, Kalanook said
We know everything about you
And we know that you have a special connection to these woods
You are the protector of this forest, just as we are
Your kind may think that they own this land, but they are wrong
This forest belongs to all of us
We have been watching over it for thousands of years, and we will continue to do so until the end of time
As long as we are here, no harm will come to these lands
And that is why we need your help
My help?
Yes, Kalanook said
In return for saving your life, we only ask that you do the same for us
Is there anything I can do to help?
Is there anything that you need from me?
Kalanook hesitated for a moment, as if he didn’t want to answer
But then he sighed and shook his head
There is little that you can do for us now, he said
You are the protector of these lands, just as we are
It is not our place to interfere with your duty
But there is something that I must tell you
What is it? I asked
Kalanook opened his mouth to speak, but then stopped suddenly and turned his head to the side
He listened intently for a few seconds, and then growled softly
What is it? I asked again
Kalanook turned back to me and shook his head slowly
We will talk later, he said
But now is not the time
What do you mean?
I asked
What’s going on?
I turned to see where it was coming from, but I couldn’t see anyone around me.
All I could see was Bigfoot standing before me in the sacred cave.
My heart raced as I tried to make sense of what was happening.
Who was this creature, and why was he here?
I didn’t know what to say—I was too stunned to speak.
The creature growled again, louder this time, and stepped closer to me.
I could see now that he was covered in fur and had tribal markings all over his body.
He looked like a human, but there was something different about him—he didn’t seem quite right.
I took a step back and felt a surge of fear wash over me.
What are you doing here? the creature growled.
I stared at him in disbelief.
What do you mean?
I asked.
What am I doing here?
This is a sacred cave that we have been using for many generations.
We do not allow outsiders to enter this place.
What are you doing here?
I’m sorry, I said.
I didn’t know that this place was sacred to you.
I’m a forest ranger—I’m here to protect these woods.
The creature growled again and took another step closer to me.
He stood over me now, looking down at me with his cold, black eyes.
I could see now that there was something different about him—he didn’t look quite human.
He looked like a monster—a creature from another world.
What are you doing here? he growled.
What are you doing in our forest?
I-I’m sorry, I said, stumbling over my words.
I didn’t mean to intrude on your lands.
We have lived here for many generations
Long before your kind ever set foot in these lands
We were here, watching over the forest and all of its inhabitants
And we will be here long after you are gone
What do you want from me?
I asked
Why did you bring me here?
Kalanook growled again
We brought you here because you are important to us
We brought you here because we saved your life
As a child, we saved you from the same bear that attacked you earlier today
And now it is time for you to repay that debt
What do you mean?
I asked
You saved my life?
How did you even know who I was?
We have been watching over you since you were a child, Kalanook said
We know everything about you
And we know that you have a special connection to these woods
You are the protector of this forest, just as we are
Your kind may think that they own this land, but they are wrong
You mean to tell me that you and your tribe have been the guardians of this forest for thousands of years?
I asked
That is correct, Kalanook said
We are the ancient guardians of these woods
It is our duty to protect this forest and all of its inhabitants from harm
And that is exactly what we have done for countless generations
I was speechless.
I didn’t know what to say.
I had always thought that I was the only one who cared about these woods—
But now I knew that I was wrong.
There were others out there—
Others like me—others who were willing to do whatever it took to protect the land that they loved.
Thank you, I said at last.
Thank you for saving my life.
If it weren’t for you and your tribe
I would have been killed by that bear when I was a child
Kalanook nodded.
We saved you because we knew that you were special
We knew that you would grow up to be a great protector of these woods
Just like us
My heart swelled with pride
And I knew that I had found my true calling in life.
You have no idea how much this means to me
I said.
This forest is everything to me
And I will do whatever it takes to protect it
We know that, Kalanook said.
We know that you are willing to do whatever it takes to protect this forest.
But there is only so much that one person can do
The forest is vast
And there are many dangers lurking within its depths.
That’s why we’re here
I said.
That’s why we became rangers
To help protect these woods
Kalanook nodded.
And we appreciate the work that you do
But there is only so much that one person can do
You need our help
We can help you protect the forest
But there is one thing that you must understand
This forest is sacred to us
And we will never allow anyone to harm it—not even the rangers who are here to protect it.
But don’t worry—we will never interfere with your work as a ranger
We will always respect your authority in this forest
But if the time ever comes when the forest is in danger
We will not hesitate to take action to protect it.
Thank you, I said.
That means a lot to me
Is there anything that I can do to repay you for saving my life?
Kalanook hesitated for a moment before speaking.
Yes, there is something you can do
He said at last.
There is something that only a ranger like yourself can do for us—
But first, I must ask you a question.
Of course, I said.
My heart sank when I realized that they had followed me into the cave, and I knew that if they caught me here, I would be killed on the spot.
I hurriedly grabbed my backpack and followed Kalanook out of the cave as the noise grew louder and louder.
When we emerged from the cave, I saw that the convicts were already closing in on us—there were at least a dozen of them, all armed with rifles and explosives, and they were determined to kill us both.
Kalanook explained that these men had invaded our peaceful forest with plans to exploit it for their own personal gain.
As I watched from above, my heart sank when I saw that the convicts had already set up camp in the meadow below—it was only a matter of time before they would begin cutting down the trees and destroying the habitat that so many animals called home.
They didn’t care about the environment—they only cared about lining their own pockets with as much money as they could get their hands on.
And they were willing to kill anyone who got in their way—including me and Kalanook.
I wanted to do something to stop them—to protect the forest and all of its inhabitants from these evil men who would stop at nothing to get what they wanted.
But I knew that I was no match for them—I was just one person, and there were too many of them to take on alone.
I was overwhelmed with anger and dread as I watched them from above, and I knew that something had to be done to stop them before it was too late.
Kalanook’s voice broke through my thoughts, and I turned to look at him in surprise.
I’m sorry, I said.
I was just thinking
You are right to be concerned, he said at last.
These men are dangerous—and they are willing to do whatever it takes to get what they want.
They will stop at nothing to achieve their selfish goals—and they will kill anyone who gets in their way.
Kalanook looked at me with concern.
I am worried for my tribe
If we do not stop these men, they will destroy our habitat and drive us to extinction.
There has to be something we can do, I said.
We cannot allow these men to desecrate our sacred lands.
I promise you, Kalanook said.
I wanted to do something to stop them—to protect the forest and all of its inhabitants from these evil men who would stop at nothing to get what they wanted.
But I knew that I was no match for them—I was just one person, and there were too many of them to take on alone.
I was overwhelmed with anger and dread as I watched them from above, and I knew that something had to be done to stop them before it was too late.
Kalanook’s voice broke through my thoughts, and I turned to look at him in surprise.
I’m sorry, I said.
I was just thinking
You are right to be concerned, he said at last.
These men are dangerous—and they are willing to do whatever it takes to get what they want.
They will stop at nothing to achieve their selfish goals—and they will kill anyone who gets in their way.
And they were willing to kill anyone who got in their way—including me and Kalanook.
I wanted to do something to stop them—to protect the forest and all of its inhabitants from these evil men who would stop at nothing to get what they wanted.
But I knew that I was no match for them—I was just one person, and there were too many of them to take on alone.
I was overwhelmed with anger and dread as I watched them from above, and I knew that something had to be done to stop them before it was too late.
Kalanook’s voice broke through my thoughts, and I turned to look at him in surprise.
I’m sorry, I said.
I was just thinking
You are right to be concerned, he said at last.
These men are dangerous—and they are willing to do whatever it takes to get what they want.
These men had come prepared for a fight, and they would not hesitate to use their weapons if we got in their way.
They had already begun setting up camp in the meadow below, and it was only a matter of time before they would begin cutting down the trees and destroying the habitat that so many animals called home.
But I knew that I was no match for them—I was just one person, and there were too many of them to take on alone.
I was overwhelmed with anger and dread as I watched them from above, and I knew that something had to be done to stop them before it was too late.
Kalanook’s voice broke through my thoughts, and I turned to look at him in surprise.
I’m sorry, I said.
I was just thinking
You are right to be concerned, he said at last.
These men are dangerous—and they are willing to do whatever it takes to get what they want.
My throat was dry, but I managed to nod in agreement.
This is your home as much as it is mine, he added.
And these intruders pose a threat to everything that we love.
It is up to us to stop them before it’s too late.
I turned away from him at last, feeling a strange mixture of anger and determination.
My heart was racing as I looked down at the men below, who were starting to settle in for the night.
Even now, they were making plans to exploit the forest for their own personal gain—and they would not stop until they had destroyed everything in their path.
My throat was dry, but I managed to nod in agreement.
This is your home as much as it is mine, he added.
And these intruders pose a threat to everything that we love.
It is up to us to stop them before it’s too late.
I turned away from him at last, feeling a strange mixture of anger and determination.
My heart was racing as I looked down at the men below, who were starting to settle in for the night.
Even now, they were making plans to exploit the forest for their own personal gain—and they would not stop until they had destroyed everything in their path.
My throat was dry, but I managed to nod in agreement.
This is your home as much as it is mine, he added.
And these intruders pose a threat to everything that we love.
It is up to us to stop them before it’s too late.
I turned away from him at last, feeling a strange mixture of anger and determination.
My heart was racing as I looked down at the men below, who were starting to settle in for the night.
Even now, they were making plans to exploit the forest for their own personal gain—and they would not stop until they had destroyed everything in their path.
Kalanook’s voice broke through my thoughts, and I turned to look at him in surprise.
I’m sorry, I said.
I was just thinking
You are right to be concerned, he said at last.
These men are dangerous—and they are willing to do whatever it takes to get what they want.
My throat was dry, but I managed to nod in agreement.
This is your home as much as it is mine, he added.
And these intruders pose a threat to everything that we love.
It is up to us to stop them before it’s too late.
I turned away from him at last, feeling a strange mixture of anger and determination.
