Return of the Eight
roadkingrider
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  • Reads 873
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  • Parts 13
  • Time 2h 31m
roadkingrider
Complete, First published May 31, 2017
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Five years after the death of the dragon, the six surviving champions fought distance, weather and personal obstacles in an attempt to return to Kar'eth to join Lord Gregorian, the Earl of Talbetha in raising a goblet to Selahi, the team's fallen cleric. But a dark shadow hangs over their celebration, and the Eight must reform to fight a new and terrible threat from within.  Note: at a reader's request, I split the story up into many smaller parts.  I hope you enjoy!
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Eight Against a Dragon

5 parts Complete

In the city of Kar'eth, in the Province of Talbetha, eight unlikely individuals are thrown together for various reasons, some for money, some for fame, some for glory, some for freedom... but all to heed the Earl's call to arms in defeating the mighty Red Dragon that is terrorizing the countryside. Can these eight move past their prejudices and petty differences to bring the beast down?

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