Egosum Shall Overcome

It was a quaint day in the swamp Egosum called home. His future was bright and his opportunities were endless. Their civilization had been elevated from mud-crawling beasts to bipedal mages through the leadership of their almighty Mageking. Prosperity and fertility spread throughout the swamp he loved. This all changed one day when his life and the kingdom he lived in was altered forever. Egosum must harness his newfound powers and carve out a chunk of the world for himself and his displaced kin.  However, his morphing tail and small size aren't the only issues he will have in doing so. [participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge]