Falgorin by Rod Briault

Author:Rod Briault
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Magic Fantasy, Other worlds, Strong male lead, Swords and Sorcerers, Dragons, Epic battles, Good versus evil
Publisher: Falgorin Publishing
Published: 2020-12-08T00:00:00+00:00

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“A dragon,” they all chorused, their next words lost in the incoherent babble that ensued, disbelief echoed in ever-increasing volume making understanding impossible.

Kawuhl’s deep gravel tones finally prevailed. “You expect us to believe that there are dragons in Caregoron?”

Trying to contain the annoyance that he could feel building inside himself, Adam spoke calmly. “Not in Caregoron, at least not as far as I am aware, but there is certainly one that I know of in Mount Kaldshard. I met him when I was with Beorhtán; his name's Vorcan, although I'd have to say that he's not a very pleasant character.” He didn't sound very convincing and he knew it, in fact, he’d made his meeting with the dragon sound more like a pleasant social occasion rather than the confrontation he'd experienced.

Exploiting the atmosphere of almost open contempt that the revelation about dragons had suddenly created; his tone derisive, Kawuhl asked, “Met him have you, I suppose you had a quiet chat with him at the same time?”

His heart sank; he'd done it again. For Christ's sake, he thought, what the hell, do you expect if you go around telling the world that you're on talking terms with a bloody dragon? Floundering as he searched for something to say by way of reassurance, Adam knew that any credibility he might have gained had just evaporated. All it took was one hardened cynic amongst the credulous, and Kawuhl was proving himself more than worthy of the role. He'd expected a certain amount of disbelief, but the General was becoming openly hostile, which worsened things considerably. Perhaps he should have just summoned the dragon and had done with it.

Defensive now, he knew his words were inadequate, tinged with resignation. “Yes I met him, although I would hardly describe what followed as a quiet chat.”

As if scenting victory, the Jelvoan pressed on remorselessly, changing his approach, his voice now full of mock acceptance, “I see, well in that case I assume that you have already discussed with him how it is that you are going to ride this beast?”

“No, but if the Manifex says that I can ride the dragon, then I can.”

Although no one else had contributed to this verbal attack, neither had they done anything to prevent it. It was with some relief therefore that Adam felt the tension visibly ease at the mention of the magic crystal. All of those present knew of its legendary powers, and since the return of the young prince, they also knew Adam had command over it. For the moment, the conversation moved away from Kawuhl as the king's eldest son took the lead.

“If it lives so far away, how do you intend summoning it?” asked Feldric more reasonably.

“That's the easy part, apparently all I have to do is call its name.”

Obviously his words had sounded less than convincing, “You seem less than certain that such a simple action will prove effective,” observed the king.

“Well Your Majesty, I haven't actually tried it yet,” said Adam, trying hard to keep the sarcasm from his voice.

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