Draconian Skies

By R. S. Oswald

Princess Aisling of Draconia knows that her life’s work is to tend to the dragons that populate her kingdom. But her parents want to stifle that dream.

Vale O’Connor, a bumbling young knight, believes that slaying a dragon or two will help him gain honor, wealth, and romance. But what if the beasts he seeks to kill are benevolent?

• Language: English
• Publisher: R. S. Oswald
• Release date: Jun 15, 2019
• ISBN: 9780463634738

R. S. Oswald

I'm a teenage author. I started out with religious fiction, but now I'm focusing on more sci-fi/fantasy works.

Book preview

If you’re looking for some dragons, you’ve come to the right place.  

Vale O’Connor stared at the middle-aged woman in front of him. Well, that’s good news. Where can I find these dragons? Tell me everything, Jeanne, he added, reading the nametag pinned to the front of her smock.

Jeanne opened her mouth to answer, but someone across the room interrupted her. Hey!

I’d better go tend to old Thomas, she said. He’s a regular here. Wouldn't want to lose his service.

As Vale watched her retreat, pitcher in hand, he smiled slightly. Imagine what these country folks would say when he slayed the beasts that plagued this town!

Where are you from? a pretty young woman asked suddenly, startling Vale so much that he spilled his drink all over the front of his tunic. I don’t think I’ve seen you around these parts.

Me? Oh, I’m from Dalefield, a few leagues to the north of here. We, ah, don’t get many dragons around those parts. But once I heard that there were some in this area, I came right away!

Her eyes traveled to the spreading stain on his shirt. I didn’t ask you about dragons, but you made the right choice, I guess...anyway, I need to go. My fiancé is waiting.

With that, she hurried back to her table, which Vale noticed was completely empty.

The young knight lingered in the tavern for