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‘You have only one part of the Summoning Ring,’ said the dragon to Fianna. ‘And neither the knowledge nor the strength to use it even if it were complete.’ Fianna is the only child of King Stannard and Queen Fiona, and has always expected to become the next Keeper of the Dragon Throne. She exiles herself from the court when her father decides to take a second wife. Recalled to Secondus castle after Stannard’s death, she has to contend with the split loyalties among the royal knights. In desperation, she agrees to summon the dragons to support her claim to the throne. Their challenge sends her to meet them in their Sacred Mountains. In the woods of the unicorn herd, the Prancer loses his milk-brother to an attack by a dragon. He travels across the human kingdoms to seek the killer, discovering the complexities of human relationships and the delights of ale along the way. They meet at the Sacred Mountains. And so begins a story of love, friendship — and betrayal.
Fianna must prove her worthiness to claim the Dragon Throne by mastering the ancient art of dragon summoning, a task complicated by political intrigue and the dragons' own formidable challenges. Fianna, heir to King Stannard and Queen Fiona, finds herself in a desperate situation after her father's death and her own self-imposed exile. Recalled to court, she faces divided loyalties among the knights and must secure her claim to the throne. Her only hope lies in summoning the dragons, but they demand a perilous journey to their Sacred Mountains and a test of her strength and knowledge, all while a young unicorn seeks vengeance for his lost companion.
The narrative sets up a classic fantasy conflict where the protagonist must undertake a quest to prove their right to rule, incorporating elements of political maneuvering and interspecies relationships. The dual plotlines, one focusing on royal succession and the other on a unicorn's quest for vengeance, suggest a story that balances courtly drama with a more primal, nature-driven conflict. The description hints at a rich world where dragons are not merely beasts but possess agency and impose trials upon those who seek their aid. The story appears poised to explore themes of loyalty, power, and the consequences of seeking ancient magic, likely appealing to readers who enjoy epic fantasy with a touch of mythic resonance.
Page Count:
214
Publication Date:
2015-01-01
ISBN-10:
1516916441
ISBN-13:
9781516916443
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