Dragon tears give humans special powers. If they can handle them.
A few lines from Fire and Redemption using the #bookqw, "Attempt."
To set the stage, in human form, the dragon Medraut tries to capture a pair of magical wild stallions. And, if Karst is "accidentally" hurt, so much the better.
A strident bugle rolled across the meadow. Although it was a single sound, Karst had the feeling that it was much more. That it was a command.
In response. Medraut’s mount kicked out. Its rider off balance from the maneuver, the animal jumped, all four hooves leaving the ground. Before it landed it twisted in a desperate attempt to unseat Medraut.
“Behave yourself, you stupid animal.”
The horse ignored its rider and repeated its frantic maneuvers. The third time around, the horse spun in a tight circle, then reversed direction in a tight corkscrew.His arms flailing, Medraut left the saddle and landed on his back with a thud. His breath gushed out in a moan.
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I love a fantasy where the specially talented creatures still have limitations.
ReplyDeleteI have limited experience on horseback, but I do know how it feels when one bucks. Holding on is NOT easy. Good scene!
ReplyDeleteI want to know - does he tame the horse enough that it lets him ride it?
ReplyDeletePoor Medraut. Bet it hurt.
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