Legacy: The Dragon's Gift

Chapter 1 A Unique Friend

In a thick green forest in the Land of Adriav a small village called Riverwood sits constructed from trees and river rocks and mud as an independent settlement in Adriav away from the castle life it was a quieter life complete with its own blacksmith and armory.

A thirteen year old boy works in the blacksmith shop with his father The boys name was Liam he was a fairly tall at least six foot one and fit boy with leathery skin, blue eyes a pointy chin And Long blonde hair that went down a little passed his shoulder wearing a white tunic and black pants with black leather boots. Liam was well liked in the village as he was known to build high quality tools and weapons for the people of the village also was known for his skill with a sword. Liam's father, an older man aged fifty years old with long stringy grey hairs and blue eyes walks into the blacksmith shop. "Liam how many swords do we have made?" Liam's father asked, looking at the rack and large table full of long Swords and Short swords.

"All together we have seventy long Swords and seventy Short swords made plus an Extra one." Liam said as he pulled out a custom made scimitar his father seeing this smiled. "So my boy you finally made your own sword it's a beauty." Liam's father said smiling his son was all he had left In the world.

"Liam I hate asking you to do this but I need you to train Creedy how to fight." Liam gave a disappointed groan as Creedy was the village idiot a fifteen year old troublemaker with dark color skinny build and brown hair he kept in dreadlocks.. "Yes father." Liam said looking down.

"If he gives you problems teach him a lesson" Liam's father smiled watching his son grab his scimitar and his bow and arrow heading to find Creedy. Liam found Creedy waiting for him at the edge of the village. "Hey Liam." Creedy said his voice was just as annoying as ever as the sound of it pounded inside Liam's skull. "Father sent me to train you to defend yourself ." Liam said Creedy just rolled his eyes.

"What is there to teach?" Creedy asked, looking at Liam's Scimitar. "Plenty Creedy you need to learn you go into battle swinging wildly you will die." Liam said drawing his Scimitar as Creedy drew his Longsword. "Let's spar Creedy show me what you know." Liam says looking at Creedy who attacks high Liam blocks and using Creedy's momentum to counter attack quickly. "Remember Creedy blocking attacks creates openings openings are how you end a fight." Liam said pulling his blade back. "How do you no so much about Sword combat Liam?" Creedy asked Slashing low only to have Liam block his attack again and kick him in the chest causing Creedy to stagger back. "Before my father became the leader of this village was a mercenary very skilled with swords he passed that knowledge on to me." Liam said as he looked at Creedy who came with another Slash as the two continued to spar Liam teaching Creedy how to create openings Liam blocked another high strike and grabbed Creedy's sword by its blade pulling it out of his hand.

"That's enough for today you did good." Liam Dropped Creedy's sword. "Get it sharppend and practice your strikes and your form." Liam said as he took off into the woods Liam walked a good five miles into the woods Liam taking in scenery the lush green forest the sounds of wildlife Liam loved his home in Adriav, Liam then heard a noise that did not sound like an animal it sounded like men Liam followed the sound noticing three barbarians with something large trapped in a net Liam readied his bow he silently moved closer raising his bow he pulled back releasing the arrow it flew through the air plunging into one of the Barbarians chest he dropped to the ground dead Liam readied another arrow when one of the Two remaining barbarians spotted him giving a fierce war cry Liam didn't think he just pulled back and releases the. Arrow flew through the air with speed power plunging into the jugular the man choking and gasping for air as blood filled his mouth the third man drew his broadsword and charged Liam who drew his Scimitar meeting the man's blade stopping it the barbarian punched Liam in the face the man's fist feeling like it was made of stone Liam tasted blood in his mouth as he looked at the man who went for a High Slash Liam blocked stopping his sword in its track and spitting blood in the man's eyes Liam took his Sword and plunged it into the man's heart the man fell silent and limp as he dropped his sword the blade scraped against Liam's right quadricep cutting it open deeply Liam let out a growl of pain. "Hello are you ok?" A strong Female voice came from near the net.