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The Dragons of Edon Prologue
It began with Dragons. In the deep, endless void of the cosmos, before time existed and all was naught but swirling gasses and cosmic energy; from the complexity of this wondrous collection a consciousness arose. Infinite yet indefinable, it sought to bring some order to the chaos of its being. For reasons no mortal can comprehend, utilizing the substance and energy of the cosmos itself, life was brought into the universe in the form of Dragons. Formed from the essence of the stars, and the primordial matter and energy that is at the heart of all life. Giant beings, there were only two in this beginning of time. As the essence of existence has two components, opposite yet complementary to one another, so were the Dragons made male and female, in order to maintain the balance that holds the fabric of reality together. Equal and opposite, yet incomplete without the other. An integral component of the emerging cosmos was the formation of planets. Worlds where the magnificent variety o
The Dragons of Edon Chapter One
Randey ran through the forest, uncomfortably aware that he was late. He was not allowed out after sundown. On most occasions, he had no difficulty obeying that restriction, but on this day he had gotten distracted and lost track of time. His mother would be upset with him, that much was sure, but in truth he didn’t regret his tardiness, nor the reason for it. He had spent the better part of the day hiking up the mountain trail not far from their home, to a spot atop the cliffs that comprised the walls of the Haedral Valley. It was a place that offered a spectacular view, with the distant valley floor and the magnificent cliffs opposite, bathed in sunlight and rich with the many colors of greens, golds, and browns of the trees and shrubbery, as well as the rock faces themselves. Randey felt it was possibly the most beautiful place in all the world. Certainly in the realm of Eyrdal. Much of his fascination with the place went beyond its sheer beauty. There was a rich history there, an
The Dragons of Edon Chapter Two
Randey woke with a start. His thoughts still held the lingering haze of a nightmare, though specific images eluded him now. He could recall only impressions of Goblins and other cruel, inhuman creatures, and that he and his family were threatened. Blinking to clear his vision, he focused on the reality of the room around him. Morning light warmed the space, while the familiar scents added to his sense of security and calm. Still, the dream was troubling. Clambering out of bed, he rapidly dressed. An urgent desire to see his mother drove him, and he nearly tripped on his way down the stairs. Damara greeted him with a warm smile. She was dressed in a simple house dress, her hair still ruffled from sleep, her feet bare. To Randey she appeared somehow vulnerable, despite the fact that he knew she was a more than capable fighter. She would not have been accepted into the ranks of the Grenyaar were it otherwise. He smiled at her in return. “Sit,” she said, “and I’ll bring you some break
The Dragons of Edon Chapter Three
“You’re joking,” said Randey. Sir Braedon glanced at him as he put another piece of wood on their fire. “Not at all.” “A Mountain Troll? ” Randey’s disbelief was plain. He glanced over to where the bulky form of Kolton Stent stood near the horses, getting them settled for the night. Sir Braedon had been telling him about their companion. The Blade Master had a most colorful past, if the tales were to be believed. Braedon gestured in that direction. “Kolton Stent is possibly the greatest warrior of the Black Knights.” He saw Randey frown, and added, “Your father was a great Knight as well, second only to the Master. It was Kolton who trained him, after all.” Randey looked at the Master again, taking in Sir Braedon’s words. They had the ring of truth, and it was obvious that the Master was a powerful man. Still . . . A Mountain Troll? Randey had a hard time believing that even so powerful a man as Kolton Stent could defeat such a massive and fearsome creature. If they even existe
The Dragons of Edon Chapter Four
Eodur was a disappointment. Randey had assumed that a village so close to the Capital would be more grand. The homes more stylish, the people sophisticated. It appeared to him, however, to be little different from his home village of Ghaeros. The homes were well kept, that was true, but were no fancier than many of the ones back home. There were a few he saw that were similar to his own, larger and sturdier, and he supposed that they, too, were home to Grenyaar who lived here. He had to admit that the local Inn was more than he had expected. It was a sturdy, three-story structure with a decorative stone wall at the base and colorful tiles on the roof. A stable boy of about Randey’s age guided their horses to the stables as Randey accompanied the Knights inside. It took his eyes a moment to adjust to the dim light, but he found himself in a large Great Room, with polished wood panels on the walls and decorative lanterns hanging from wrought iron hooks providing light. There were a doz
The Dragons of Edon Chapter Five
The two Grenyaar blinked in surprise. Master Kolton looked from Randey to the Dragon’s huge, black head, Ghaeron’s ruby-red eyes shining. King Emerik and Queen Adalyn exchanged a look, but it was unreadable. Sir Braedon looked down at Randey, who was staring wide-eyed at Ghaeron. “I . . .” Randey stammered, “I – don’t understand. What war? How? What . . . what do you mean I am -” He swallowed. “I am the best hope ?” “Ambrose,” said the King, addressing the steward. “Have a chair brought for our guest. I fear the lad may collapse where he stands.” Ambrose bowed and quickly vanished through the side door. A moment later a servant appeared carrying a small wooden chair, placing it beside the stunned boy. Emerik smiled at him. “Please, Randey, sit down. Before you fall down.” Randey nodded absently, plopping into the seat while still staring up at the Dragon. The Knights remained standing on either side of him, eager to hear what the Guardian had to say. Ghaeron’s deep, draconic voice
The Dragons of Edon Chapter Six
Sir Andric reined in his mount. Before him lay a wide plain, with forest beyond. The jagged line of the Ohresh Mountains cut across the sky beyond the forest, the slopes covered with the green extension of the forest. Not so imposing as the Erimanthe range, but ruggedly beautiful regardless. He took a moment to have a drink from his water skin, patting his horse’s neck appreciatively. “Not far now, Kyran.” He slung the skin back over the saddle and urged Kyran forward. The stallion moved briskly, eager to cross the plain and reach the forest. Andric kept him from going too fast; he didn’t wish to give the appearance of hostility, despite their need for alacrity. They had crossed the borders of the known lands of the Minotaurs the day before. So far they had yet to encounter any of the unusual beings, but Andric had no way to know if that was unusual. No Grenyaar had ventured to their lands for nearly a century. Sir Andric kept an eye out for any signs of habitation. Any community req
The Dragons of Edon Chapter Seven
Randey ducked, the blade slicing the air just above him. He spun, swinging his own sword in an arc toward his opponent’s midsection. His blow missed as his target nimbly moved back, raising his weapon in both hands. Randey straightened, panting heavily as he raised his own. The two swung at one another, the clash of their blades ringing loudly. Before Randey could recover for a second swing, his opponent dealt him a hard blow to the ribs with his elbow, and Randey went down on his back. He stared up, lifting his blade, but the other’s sword tip was at his throat. For a long moment he remained frozen, trying to regain his breath. His opponent smiled. “I yield,” said Randey. The Blade Master stood over him, saying, “As well you should.” He moved his sword and offered Randey his free hand. As he lifted him to his feet, he went on, “You still have much to learn, but in truth you are a talented fighter, Randey Edal.” He clapped the young man on the shoulder. Randey accepted the prais
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