Dreigiau: Book 1 [Paperback]

Erin McManaway (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 24, 2010

Welcome to Nefol...

After the death of the High Guide, the city forged by the Dreigiau's Champion has fallen into turmoil. The two young sons of the former leader struggle against the Council of Nefol to maintain their birthright and uphold their father's vision. Frustrated with Nefol's political chaos and worried for her Promised's well-being, AsaHi sets out to challenge the existence of Nefol's legendary Patron, Zemi Dreigiau. However, the Dreigiau is more real than she could have imagined. What she finds leads her on a quest to discover ancient heroes, floating cities and a strange new traveling companion who is much more than he first seems.

About Dreigiau

Dreigiau is a five book fantasy series written over the course of eight years and inspired by the annual online National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). First launched in 2002, the original draft of the story was posted bi-weekly at the Dreigiau website for friends of the series to enjoy.

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~~~Excerpt~~

SoYa's eyes widened as the night rose up, seething like a vast ocean wave over the rock. Formless, but struggling for solidity, they were creatures devoured -- once alive, now consumed and trapped within the unliving taint. Things that looked like claws... limbs... faces... pressed against the membrane of darkness from the inside.

Screeching. Struggling. Mad with the desire for release.

In the face of the storm, Father was the only glimmer of light. His wings half-spread, he stood his ground. Then, the wicked dark blade whistled, a blur of shadow spinning at his side as Father leapt forward in silent advance.

Things were coming from the other direction, too. Bubbling. Frothing. Keening out of the shadows towards the edge of the half-lit circle.

I can do this... I can...

With uncertain steps, SoYa rushed towards them. The Bhinod was light, but awkward in his hands, just as it had been when he was younger. With a click, the hooked blade came away from the wooden grip. The clanking of the strong, lightweight chain sounded in his ears, stirring memories of the past. Memories of watching his father practice in the yard, working through techniques with his newly crafted weapon.

Now it was in his hands.~

About the Author

Erin McManaway has been a long-time fantasy (and dragon) lover who enjoys developing realistic characters in unusual worlds. She is a freelance technical writer by trade and holds a BA in Professional Writing as well as a BS in Psychology. She enjoys her many pets, fiddling with computers, exploring graphical art techniques, playing old-skool RPGs and MMOs and creating online webcomics.

Product Details

• Paperback: 210 pages
• Publisher: CreateSpace (September 24, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1453775498
• ISBN-13: 978-1453775493
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,711,030 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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