Welcome to another
Saturday of Science Fiction & Fantasy and read snippets exchanged by several
writers. http://scififansat.blogspot.com/
For a
change of pace, my contribution this week is from my WIP, Grand Master’s Mate,
Book 3 in the Grand Master’s Trilogy. The editing is not complete and I apologize if you spot any errors. Note my dragon, Peter.
Lowering
his long, scaled neck, Seltos pointed his muzzle at her and hissed, “Vron
Violet, I welcome your visit. Your quest brought me honor among dragon kin.” He
twisted his narrow head towards Athanor’s tall figure and said, “Even the
Griffin Zyzost is welcome in my sight.”
Athanor
barked a laugh and bowed. “Noble Seltos, I owe you thanks for your generosity.
You carried Violet back to me for the battle.”
The
dragon tilted his head sideways and said, “Our Chief Hadros was at first unwilling
to permit a Zyzost on our planet. The gracious Silver Dragoness persuaded him
of your good will towards dragon lords.”
“Just
so, I wish you no harm.”
With a
rattle of his scales, Seltos asked bluntly, “What is the purpose behind your
visit?”
Sober faced
again, Athanor said, “Wait; I’ll speak frankly before Ythris the Black.”
“Discretion
is wisdom,” the dragon agreed. “Mount my back. I can bear two Vron for the
short trip to Sythos.”
Books 1 & 2 are
available
Your comments are
welcome. [Especially encouragement to finish this trilogy since I hate editing.]
Fun little snippet. Sounds like it should be the start of a grand quest.
ReplyDeleteLast book in my trilogy. Some backstory in this piece.
DeleteDiscretion is wisdom indeed. And then he rides a dragon - let's hope they installed seatbelts.
ReplyDeleteLove the dignity of a dragon.
ReplyDeleteThey're not always dignified.
DeleteI like the dragon's slightly condescending tone :-)
ReplyDeleteYes, they restrict access to their planet.
DeleteDragons have a right to be condescending - it's because they are naturally superior. Or so Wrack tells me...
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