Ashborn

Dareya Calderin was trained to obey.

As a Rider, she learned that dragons are managed, bonds are regulated, and the Order exists to maintain balance between species. Structure is survival. Control is peace.

Then whispers begin.

Rumors of an Ashborn bond ripple through the Aerie-an ancient classification spoken of in half-believed legends. Training is suspended. Leadership grows distant. Riders begin watching one another.

And Dareya starts noticing inconsistencies.

In official reports. In archive...