Dark Lord of Kismera (cont’d)

She came at him again, but this time he was ready. He blocked, spun away and countered with a blow of his own. She expertly blocked and smiled at him. She then began to use harder and more complicated attacks.

Dark Lord of Kismera (cont’d)

Drace fumed for a moment in silence, thinking. Finally he asked, “What can one man do that would so drastically change the outcome?”

“You will change the Lady, and that will change fate,” Nimbus simply said.

Dark Lord of Kismera (cont’d)

Nimbus gave a visible shake that rattled his scales. “It was an ancient firedrake legend that had been forgotten by most dragons until recently. I came across an old forest dragon many years ago that was the last to know it.

Dark Lord of Kismera (cont’d)

Later, where the northern plains began, an easy walk from the castle, the dragon strolled leisurely along, the human man at his side. Drace’s head did not even reached Nimbus’ shoulder.

Dark Lord of Kismera (cont’d)

A group of observers began to assemble as he warmed the stallion by trotting then cantering in large then smaller circles. He then rode to the center of the practice area and bowed his head to Ki.

Dark Lord of Kismera (cont’d)

Servers came in with platters of food, giving Drace time to compose himself.

“There is your steak; it is elk, not from a beef animal,” Vashti explained.

Dark Lord of Kismera (cont’d)

Chapter Four

It had grown late enough in the day that torches had been lit along the walls in the great hall. Drace proceeded into the hall and saw that Vashti and Ka’Ril had already arrived and were taking seats on the raised platform.

Dark Lord of Kismera Pt. 16

Estelle poured the bottle of liquid into the bath, commenting dryly, “Well lad, maybe you are in fine fettle after all. If I were younger I might like a ride on that myself.”

Dark Lord of Kismera Pt. 15

She handed him a bar of roughly shaped soap and a cloth. While she bustled around, Drace took in his room. There was a fireplace, a large metal tub by it, and two windows with a writing desk between them.