Part 1 The armor consisted of ebony scales that rivaled the darkest night. The claws were the width of trees and appeared sharper than any weapon the mage had seen. Axel tried to stop the thoughts of one of those claws ripping him through. Would his flesh stand a fleeting chance against those massive weapons? ...

The small group stood before the cave entrance. It loomed over them like the mouth of a beast ready to swallow them whole. Green moss hung over the entrance like a curtain. It swayed in the gentle afternoon breeze. The faint smell of Jasmine tickled their noses. Axel looked to the man beside him. He ...