A New Quest BeginsA dragonkeeper of Paladin, Kale is summoned from the Hall to The Bogs by the Wizard Fenworth to serve as his apprentice and tend his newly hatched meech dragon, Regidor. But Kale isnt going alone. The Hall is sending a student to monitor her performance and report back to the scholars. Worst of all, its Bardonan older boy Kale finds irritating, but who at least can hold his own in a sword fight. New Friendships Are ForgedMeanwhile, the Wizard Risto has seized another meech dragon, bringing him dangerously close to gaining the power he seeks. So with only a motley band of companions, Kale sets out on a desperate quest to rescue the second meech, to free those dragons already enslaved, and to thwart Ristos devious plans. Its up to Kale to lead the search and to embrace the role thats rightfully hers. But will her efforts be enough to save the land of Amara from the dark future that awaits at Ristos hands?From the Trade Paperback edition.