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Both sides are aware of how dangerously powerful they are due to their understanding and mastery of nature, magic, and science; following a rigid code of conduct. But they are also aware that their Creator has worked into the nature of the universe an anomaly-a balancing feature that can lead to the extinction of the entire dragon race.
The key to overcoming the balance between Draca and the key to victory lies in the existence of these eight special humans. These humans have different combinations of powers based on the existing types of magic-psychic talents, spellcasting abilities, spiritual summoning, and elemental control. Beyond their magical abilities, what makes these eight particular humans so special is their unique ability to bond with dragons in a way that could provide both dragon and human with powers and benefits yet unknown by either race.
Both Draca factions wish for nothing more than to bond with one of these special humans and tilt the balance of power in their favor. After centuries of searching and waiting, these eight predestined humans have now all been born-humans with the power to challenge the Draca and hold the fate of the world within their hearts and minds.
Follow the adventures, struggles, and development of these humans who have their innocence shattered at a tender age while trying to learn to live under the influence of powerful beings wishing to use them for their own ends, and growing up in a world of tragedy and horror, betrayal and deception.
TJPerkins
Posted May 5, 2011
In a world where dragons rule under the guise as humans, a silent war rages between the two supreme dragon factions - the Tueri and the Debellos. Each want to rule, but to gain control of five magical yet powerful children would be all it takes to tip the scales. With their worlds unbalanced and tragically torn from their families at a tender age, the five children wind up at the Academy to learn their special skills. The dragons keep an eye on their Wards as they grow and learn, each hoping to manipulate decisions and circumstances to bring about change in their favor. However, there's one dragon that seems to be extending his self entirely too much. Crafty and deceitful, Humo orchestrates wars and attacks across the lands to bend the humans to his will. Follow the Draca Wards on their journey through life; their decisions and choices could be the end of the world.
Dark and mysterious with no bad language or suggestive situations, Familiar Origins, the first installment of the Draca Wards Saga, is an excellent book for YA. The storytelling style flows smoothly, is an easy read and is full of interesting characters, realistic happenings and consequences. Pine has done a fine job with creating an spellbinding fantasy writhing with action and a tang of New Age.
TJ Perkins, author of mystery books for YA and adult Fantasy
OT70
Posted April 13, 2011
Thoroughly engaging! Couldn't put it down! Marvelous story can't wait for the next installment!
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Posted January 20, 2011
The first installment of the Dracawards saga draws you to a new world and characters as the stage is set for their astonishing development. Their lives are predestined and forced to into conflict not of their choosing. Their only course is to master in training, as they encounter more obsticles and conflicts. The saga is sure to have a large fan base as the story and characters are very likeable. They become more likeable as the story progesses. Be sure to read the saga. I loved it.
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Posted April 14, 2011
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In a universe where dragons are supreme sentient beings, divination rituals and knowledge of human magical evolution has led to the belief that eight humans will be born with extraordinary supernatural abilities that will give them the power to challenge dragons. Divided into two factions-the Draca Debellos: conquerors of worlds to fuel their powerful magic, and the Draca Tueri: protectors of the worlds and their sentient beings-they tirelessly search for these gifted children to train and bond with to help in their eternal struggle and attempt to end their tenuous deadlock.Both sides are aware of how dangerously powerful they are due to their understanding and mastery of nature, magic, ...