Every curse bears a blessing

For every possession is bought through bondage

Bondage unto to giving soul and blood and all

Recently rescued from prison and torture, Rider makes his way alone into the magic-guarded mountains. His respect for magic's personhood makes him fearless to travel higher, seeking to find his purpose. For he will live unto death to free magic from enslavement to his race.

When his touch hatches a baby feather-dragon bonded to a child born in the palace of enchantment and slavery, Rider gives everything to help his little friend. He betrays his own heart, forsaking his service to magic– And Death is least of the things he may suffer. . .

The mystical journey of one who will defy even his maker, who would rather be unmade than cower,

coming to know that true kingship is to be the servant of all.

WARNING: This story is a novella which features memory loss and self-harm, as well as other topics focusing on the emotional and the spiritual, which may be disturbing and/or triggering.