"Father has killed many dragons in the past, and I know it's hard for him to live through that, but a true king would never let their mistake misguide them. This kingdom, this tribe is everything we have, and we can't give up on them, not now. You're their King, and they need you."
After the death of King Almarash, Ijaru must learn how to become the new king like his father, who would rule the empire like his ancestors, while fighting an upcoming danger that can possibly destroy the DarkWings legacy forever.
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The darkness within the world...
Ijaru, an heir to the throne of the DarkWings, has always wanted by like his father. He believes it is his responsibility to continues the DarkWings legacy like his father and his ancestors.
But the work becomes more difficult for the inexperienced king when a dark matter race of monster emerges and begins to threaten Ijaru's kingdom. Dragons begin to fall into the claws of the creature, and it is up to Ijaru to prevents the downfall of his kingdom... and continent.
In a world where a core can decimate continents, and realms breaking apart and crashing into each other, Ijaru must find out what being king truly is. Ijaru will fight, he must fight, for the future of his kingdom and possibly... the world.
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Thirty-ninth installment of the Atlas Universe, and the fourth installment of Arc Five
What are wings for if not for flying with dragons in the realm where islands float in the sky?
The life of order and monotony is not enough for a winged demon like Ansgarde. When society rules suffocate her, she escapes to fantastic dreams of dragons and epic quests.
If only someone qualified took on the challenge to break the Dragon's Curse, her dream would come true - she would share the sky with a dragon. After all, the prophecy says that a demon like her would free the ancient race. But no one takes the legend seriously. No one but her.
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This book has been featured on the following Wattpad reading lists at one time or another:
- Open Novella Contest: 2020 Shortlist,
- Fantasy: Epic Fantasy, High Fantasy, and Featured Fantasy Stories,
- High Fantasy: Wonderland,
- YA Fantasy: Magical Creatures,
- Watt-Dragons: Legendary Creatures,
- Magic: A Magical Journey,
- Secret Treasures: Fantastical Realms,
- Warrior Goddess: Fantastical Warriors,
- Horns and Halos: Underworld - Demon stories.
2nd place winner in The Dream Awards 2021 hosted by @TeamOfDreams.
*** No trigger warnings. Just a laid-back high-fantasy adventure.
This novella is a standalone prequel to The TriRealm series.