So why a fantasy story?
I've always been a huge fan of fantasy, even at a young age I was reading about knights and loved the descriptions of medieval England. I was also a huge fan of dinosaurs, which was a natural leap to mythical dragons.
As I got older I would marvel at epic fantasy books, Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, and their TV or film counterparts. Rich engaging worlds which were a visual feast for my imagination.
I wanted a piece of the action, I've always enjoyed writing but never completed a full piece of work. One evening I just started writing about a boy, living in a fantasy world with dragons. This developed and grew to become the completed manuscript I have today.
I'm now 20,000 words into the sequel and hope to continue with the series. One day, if I'm very lucky, I must just find an agent and a publisher :)
A blog dedicated to the young adult fantasy novel: The Tooth: http://authonomy.com/books/39179/the-tooth/
Showing posts with label brian. Show all posts
Showing posts with label brian. Show all posts
Friday, 22 June 2012
Friday, 8 June 2012
Dragon Sword
Brian receives a special sword from a stranger. A blade with ornate dragon design on the hilt. This sword is not a normal weapon, forged centuries ago using old magic, the blade itself is designed to respect dragons and their riders.
The weapon cannot be used against a dragon, their riders treated them as equals and wanted a blade that could be used to defend them both together and respect their relationship with their mounts.
The days of old magic have passed, along with the dragons, many of these weapons still remain in the world, but most are hidden away. Brian's gift of such a weapon could prove to be a huge help, and also burden in his quest.
The weapon cannot be used against a dragon, their riders treated them as equals and wanted a blade that could be used to defend them both together and respect their relationship with their mounts.
The days of old magic have passed, along with the dragons, many of these weapons still remain in the world, but most are hidden away. Brian's gift of such a weapon could prove to be a huge help, and also burden in his quest.
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
Questions
Does anyone have any questions about the story, characters, or anything at all?
Please use this post to ask away and I'll do my best to answer any and all :)
Please use this post to ask away and I'll do my best to answer any and all :)
Friday, 20 April 2012
Brian's Sketch
Not mentioned in the book, but Brian later keeps a journal of his exploits, including some sketches he's made using ink quill and parchment.
Attached is one such sketch he made of the dark dragon.
Attached is one such sketch he made of the dark dragon.
Thursday, 19 April 2012
Dragon Riders
As Red explains to Brian, there used to be dragon riders who had a close partnership with their steeds. Dragon and man were in a closely bound alliance which was beneficial to both parties, however this soured with the advance of man's technology.
In time the dragons were betrayed and forced into exile. Those who opposed the change fought back and a huge bloody war resulted. Dragon riders remained true to their oath of allegiance, but their methods died along with the dragons.
It has always been written that dragons were the powerful enemy, the scourge of mankind. But it appears they have been wronged, and it was instead man's thirst for power and knowledge that muddied the water. Brian finds himself struggling to believe this information at first, but soon learns that dragons are not all bad. Well, some of them. But the same can easily be said of mankind.
In time the dragons were betrayed and forced into exile. Those who opposed the change fought back and a huge bloody war resulted. Dragon riders remained true to their oath of allegiance, but their methods died along with the dragons.
It has always been written that dragons were the powerful enemy, the scourge of mankind. But it appears they have been wronged, and it was instead man's thirst for power and knowledge that muddied the water. Brian finds himself struggling to believe this information at first, but soon learns that dragons are not all bad. Well, some of them. But the same can easily be said of mankind.
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Red - A Dragon
"Now he could see, that as well as the orange glowing eyes, this dragon wore a scaled skin of deep red. A plume of horns crested its brow and the back of the head, they looked impressively sharp."
Red is a dragon, a particularly large, red and orange eyed beast adorned with horns and a full set of sharp teeth. He can breath fire, he can fly and he's very well spoken.
Red, named by Brian due to his colour, lives isolated in the mountains. Living out eternity alone and away from populated areas Red just wants to be left alone and doesn't want to cause any trouble. But, there is something he needs, and as it happens it ties in with Brian's own mission. Brian seeks a dragon, but which one he does not know.
Red happens to know for a fact that he is one of two remaining dragons left in the kingdom, and he will help Brian locate the one he seeks. The aptly named dark dragon. A beast covered in jet black scales with a demeanor to match.
Red does not reveal why he is so willing to help, but he does do a great deal towards educating Brian with the history of dragon and man and their past alliances. Slowly forging their own alliance and friendship Brian and Red head out to find the dark dragon.
Red is a dragon, a particularly large, red and orange eyed beast adorned with horns and a full set of sharp teeth. He can breath fire, he can fly and he's very well spoken.
Red, named by Brian due to his colour, lives isolated in the mountains. Living out eternity alone and away from populated areas Red just wants to be left alone and doesn't want to cause any trouble. But, there is something he needs, and as it happens it ties in with Brian's own mission. Brian seeks a dragon, but which one he does not know.
Red happens to know for a fact that he is one of two remaining dragons left in the kingdom, and he will help Brian locate the one he seeks. The aptly named dark dragon. A beast covered in jet black scales with a demeanor to match.
Red does not reveal why he is so willing to help, but he does do a great deal towards educating Brian with the history of dragon and man and their past alliances. Slowly forging their own alliance and friendship Brian and Red head out to find the dark dragon.
An introduction to Brian - Lead Character
Brian takes the lead role in The Tooth. We first meet him in Chapter 1 at the tender age of ten, then jump forward four years to a fourteen year old Brian with a lot of troubles.
Born and raised by his parents in a small village at the very south of the kingdom, Brian leads a simple life enjoying childhood and playing out and around the area.
A terrible event results in the destruction of his entire village while Brian plays unscathed out in a nearby meadow. emotionally destroyed he spends the next four years alone and on the streets begging for scraps wherever his feet take him.
However, a random encounter with a local changes his destiny, he discovers a purpose and fueled by revenge he seeks the cause of his villages destruction.
Brian is a tall and thin waif of a boy, with long dirty blond hair and rags for clothes. He possesses no real skills, but he has a good heart and knows right from wrong. He's a quick learner though and has passion in his heart. Although rough to look at, those he becomes close to regards him as a valuable friend.
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