Courage of One: Conviction to Stand (The Mejuarian Book 3)
by Zola BluePublish: Jul 01, 2021Series: The MejuarianFantasy Teen & Young AdultBook Overview
In ancient times on Earth, there lived a race called Dragonors. Following a tradition to gain status and recognition in the village, those able would compete in rigorous games of cunning and abilities. Tournaments culminated in a weapon battle to the death or submission while riding a dragon; at its end, the winner was given status within the village.In this event, a blacksmith named Luken intended to win and gain the regard necessary to ask for Talulah's hand in marriage from her father Ephenio, lord of the village, who competed in the challenge. Luken, who had no dragon or experience in dragon-riding or battling, had no choice but to win against all the other competitors for his love. The final contest pits him against the worthiest aggressor. He is fortunate to use the more aggressive dragon of his true love, Talulah, that carries the battle and allows him a most unlikely victory.
Over time the happiness of Luken and the Dragonor princess turned to despair as men invaded their once pristine swamplands. The earthlings eventually cause the death of Talulah, and the great Lords of the Dragonors decide to leave the Earth instead of destroying men.
Dragonors run into unlikely allies in their new lands, the Mejuarian, and the two different groups, in all ways and mannerisms develop friendships and a familial bond. This closeness compelled the valiant dragon riders to assist the king of the Mejuarian in recovering his missing mewlings.
As luck would have it, King Teloby also discovers a new diminutive race interested in a friendly alliance with the Mejuarian and Dragonors. A meeting with Marina, Queen of the Arvunglies, revealed that she had found one of the three missing nests and treasures it as a colorful bauble. The little queen agreed to return the nest happily. Still, she told them that rescue of the other two could prove a challenge. To retrieve the babies, they had to venture and most likely defeat a rogue dragon that attacked their small village occasionally.
On Earth in 1960, Ren discovers two nests while exploring by a lake. His veterinarian father drew an interest in them and took them back to his facility for further investigation. Ren feared they were UFOs with body-snatching capabilities. Ren's fears soon disappear when his father indirectly hatched the two creatures in his incubator and discovers they are lovely, intelligent creatures that reminded him of some rare species of puppies.
Unaware that the missing nests fell to Earth off the airship on their way to the Dragonor land, King Teloby prepared himself. For the next day, the three groups would head out for the dubious task of entering and searching the dragon's lair for his missing mewling.
