Dragonslayers Saga

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“Fairy tales do not tell children that dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children that dragons can be killed.” --G.K. Chesterton

Book One: Epilogue

Mason Rutland shifted his weight from the right foot to the left. Again. Nothing helped. His feet were tired, sore, and demanding a...

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Jan 26, 20214 min read

Approaching the End of a Book

NOT... Later today I will post the Epilogue for Book One: "In the Company of Dragon Slayers." It has been an epic journey, and I truly...

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Jan 25, 20211 min read

Ch. 21: The Company of Dragon Slayers

Elric struggled to ascend the grand staircase out of the dragon’s lair. His mangled knee refused to cooperate with him, hanging limply...

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Jan 18, 202132 min read

The Sons of Vaeroloth

Vaeroloth, commonly known as the "Great Dragon"--indeed, many refuse to say her name for fear she might be listening--was created by the...

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Jan 13, 20214 min read

Ch. 20: Fylokkipyron

As the freeblades emerged from Wilder Tower, the storm that had swept in off The Deepening had dissipated, replaced by wispy white clouds...

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Jan 11, 202129 min read

The Bones

Throughout the novels, there are several references to "The Bones." Typically, this is a common expression of luck, as in the phrase...

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Jan 10, 20212 min read

Dragonkin

In an act of vile defiance of the Maker's will, Vaeroloth created five paragons of her own—the Ancient Five—by literally ripping her...

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Jan 6, 20213 min read

Ch. 19: What Lies Beneath

Cuauhtérroc led the freeblades down the chiseled stone steps, his torch casting long shadows behind him. But Ordin paused at the top...

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Jan 2, 202122 min read

New Years Bring New Beginnings

I don't make New Year's Resolutions. I resolved to once, but then I didn't do it. Instead, I do more reflection, looking back on the...

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Jan 1, 20212 min read

Shinnick

Shinnick is a gray wolf and the faithful companion of Ordin Austmil-Clay. He has run the forests with Ordin for nearly five years, from...

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Dec 30, 20202 min read

Ch. 18: A New Commission

At precisely one hour past noon of the twenty-first of Arini, the four freeblades of Cora’s company assembled on the front portico of the...

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Dec 29, 202023 min read

Knights: A Card Game

One of the more popular games played across Arelatha is a card game called Knights. A evening amongst friends, a tournament at the local...

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Dec 24, 20205 min read

Vincent Schumann

Nine years ago, shortly after the Wars of Attrition had finally settled in most nations, Vincent Schumann, already a wizened old man,...

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Dec 19, 20202 min read

Ch. 17: A Justice Primer

At Cora’s behest, Montpeleón joined her at the Folk Centre for an entirely different form of entertainment. The converted warehouse was...

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Dec 16, 202025 min read

Elric Reichtoven

Son of a leatherworker in Westmeade, Alikon, Elric was raised to take over his father's business. But he didn't "cotton" to that, as he...

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Dec 10, 20202 min read

Ch. 16: An Unwanted Answer

Consciousness eventually returned to Mattawonah, though her vision remained dulled from loss of blood. As she teetered on the brink of...

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Dec 7, 202026 min read

The Kedethian Decree

To understand the Kedethian Decree, we must first understand the Kedethian Ascendency, a philosophy as ancient, rich, and powerful as the...

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Dec 5, 20202 min read

Mattawonah

Little is known of the sub-equatorial Amurrak tribes of the southern Audric Jungle, lands that few people have seen. With skin dark as...

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Dec 3, 20202 min read

A Brief Hiatus

Here's a classic (and difficult) "Where's Waldo" picture to keep you occupied for a day or two. I've been busy with a major construction...

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Dec 2, 20201 min read

Ch. 15: Outside the Walls

Two nights after that glorious stay in the Lord’s Castle, Cora’s heart leapt with joy once again as she prepared for her first official...

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Nov 23, 202022 min read