Chapter no 33
The inability to control a powerful signet is just as dangerous to a rider—and everyone in their vicinity—as never manifesting one. —Major Afendra’s Guide to the Riders Quadrant (Unauthorized Edition) CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE I’ve never gotten dressed so fast in my entire life, and I’m not even bothering with the thigh sheaths. “What time is it?” […]
Chapter no 32
As for the 107 innocents, the children of the executed officers, they now carry what shall be known as the rebellion relic, transferred by the dragon who carried out the king’s justice. And to show the mercy of our great king, they will all be conscripted into the prestigious Riders Quadrant at Basgiath, so they […]
Chapter no 31
July first, the anniversary of the Battle of Aretia, is hereby proclaimed Reunification Day and will be celebrated throughout Navarre on this date every year to honor the lives lost during the war to save our kingdom from separatists and those saved by the Treaty of Aretia. —Royal Proclamation of King Tauri the Wise CHAPTER […]
Chapter no 30
Though not forbidden, cadets are strongly encouraged not to develop strong romantic attachments while studying in the quadrant for the efficiency of the unit. —Article Five, Section Seven The Dragon Rider’s Codex CHAPTER THIRTY His body goes rigid for one beat, two, and then he spins us impossibly fast, putting my back against the door, […]
Chapter no 29
The death of a cadet is an inevitable yet acceptable tragedy. This process thins the herd, leaving only the strongest riders, and as long as the cause of death does not break the Codex, any rider involved in extinguishing another’s life shall not be punished. —Major Afendra’s Guide to the Riders Quadrant (Unauthorized Edition) CHAPTER […]
Chapter no 28
Winning the War Games isn’t about strength. It’s about cunning. To know how to strike, you have to understand where your enemies— your friends—are most vulnerable. No one stays friends forever, Mira. Eventually those closest to us become our enemies in some way, even if it’s through well-intentioned love or apathy, or if we live […]
Chapter no 27
For valor above and beyond the call of duty in the battle of Strythmore, where her bravery resulted not only in the destruction of a battery behind enemy lines but also saved the lives of an entire company of infantry, I recommend Mira Sorrengail receive the Star of Navarre. But if the criterion is not […]
Chapter no 26
There is no stronger bond than that between two mated dragons. It goes beyond the depth of human love or adoration to a primal, undeniable requirement for proximity. One cannot survive without the other. —Colonel Kaori’s Field Guide to Dragonkind CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX Flying for short distances is something I manage. Flight maneuvers—the dips and dives […]
Chapter no 25
The Squad Battle is more important than the wingleaders will let on. They like to joke that it’s a game, that it’s just bragging rights for the squad leaders and the winning squad, but it’s not. They’re all watching. The commandant, the professors, the commanding officers —they’re watching to see who will rise to the […]
Chapter no 24
I know you don’t want to hear this, but sometimes you have to know when to take the death blow, Mira. It’s why you have to be sure that Violet enters the Scribe Quadrant. She’ll never be able to take a life. —Page seventy, the Book of Brennan CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR I move to scoot up […]