In a world plagued by war and chaos, heroes rise and fall. As battles rage, one eternal question rings above all. Are you free to create your own fate, or is your destiny already pre-determined? Fighting the outside world and his inner demons, a man cursed from birth decides to test this premise. Pafe Tanamuse, young man born into the Dragon clan develops a deformity as a child. The elders deem him unworthy to lead the clan after his father's death. Denied the possibility to compete for the leadership position, he embarks on a journey that will forever change him, and the world around him. Shunned by everyone, Pafe goes on a quest to discover the ability to turn into a dragon. On the way, his mind proves to be his biggest ally, but also his biggest enemy. The journey teaches him many lessons, but also leaves him more broken at each turn. With his powers growing, will his shadow overwhelm him? The inner struggle is often a mirror to outside circumstances. These test character, and push a person in directions which they might not always want to follow. Pafe is confronted with one defining stumbling block. No one ever acts in the world alone. Powerful adversaries always try to block your path. As kings go on blood-thirsty conquests of lands, a fiery confrontation is looming on the horizon. Yet, powerful warriors are not the only enemies. A mage on a quest to control lightning itself. A fire priestess with the ability to see visions of the future. Some of their powers are real. Some are an illusion. All are dangerous. How will the man-dragon react? Pafe's journey is filled with obstacles and decisions points which can send him on a myriad of paths. Some of these are good. Many of them are bad. Will he discover the ability to turn into a dragon? Will he reclaim the throne? Will he vanquish the dark forces rising up? Or will his inner demons overwhelm him? It's a journey of self-discovery, but also a unique exploration of human nature. FIRST DRAFT
25 parts