The idea for this short story came from the fragmentary Lay of Hildebrand and a motif from Celtic myth.
"Wyrd has brought you and I onto this battlefield. Our fates were written from that moment thirty seasons ago when I chose honor and friendship, leaving you behind. But our lives are governed by the choices we make and to regret our choices is futile, regardless of their outcome. Know this, Hadubrand son of Hildebrand: I am your father and I love you, though this day will see the death of one of us."
This is the long-awaited 4th book of The Chronicles of Henry Roach-Dairier, a future world without people. Think Planet of the Ants, not Planet of the Apes, for young adults and adults.
In this sixth, and final, episode of the Locus Poll nominated, international bestselling, Dragoneer Saga, King Richard, his Nightshade, and the legions of mudged dragons it controls, are coming to take the Mainland throne. Hold on to your dragon! A g
