Geder, sole scion of a noble house, has more interest in philosophy than in swordplay. She knows the secret life of commerce like a second language, but the strategies of trade will not defend her from swords. Her job is to smuggle a nation's wealth across a war zone, hiding the gold from both sides. Cithrin is an orphan, ward of a banking house. When his men are impressed into a doomed army, staying out of a battle he wants no part of requires some unorthodox steps. He knows too well that even the smallest war still means somebody's death. 'Everything I look for in a fantasy.' - George R. As Silver and Hiyyan soar through the skies and speed through the seas, both must learn what they're willing to sacrifice for a shot at glory. But the road to Calidia is filled with danger, and the trio must band together as they encounter ferocious cave beasts, clever desert foxes, and cutthroat competition. Risking everything, Silver, Hiyyan, and her resourceful cousin Brajon set off across the desert to join the legendary races in the royal city. Destiny comes calling when her friendship with a mysterious old woman leads her to Hiyyan, a baby dragon that can swim and fly. Although she’s expected to become a jeweler like her father, Silver harbors a secret and forbidden wish to race water dragons. Thirteen-year-old Silver Batal calls the desert home, but her heart belongs to the waters. Sutherland, Sayantani DasGupta, and Roshani Chokshi. Halbrook’s Silver Batal and the Water Dragon Races is a middle-grade fantasy adventure, with illustrations by Ilse Gort, that's perfect for fans of Tui T. 'Hand this to the Rick Riordan crowd, or to kids who like Tui Sutherland’s 'Wings of Fire' series.'-SLJ Set in a vivid, Arab-inspired world filled with friendly and fearsome water dragons, K.D. For use with these Dungeons & Dragons® core books Player’s Handbook™ Dungeon Master’s Guide™ Monster Manual™ It also provides new prestige classes, feats, spells, magic items, equipment, and guidelines for crafting adventures and campaigns involving dragonblooded races. This book introduces two new player character races: the dragonborn (existing characters reborn in a new draconic form to combat and destroy the spawn of Tiamat) and the spellscales (artistic, philosophical beings with a penchant for sorcery and a thirst for new experiences). Embrace your draconic heritage, and the spoils of the world can be yours! This supplement for the D&D® game provides detailed information on the psychology, society, culture, behavior, religion, and folklore of the dragonblooded races, including kobolds and half-dragons. Now their distant scions, the races and individuals who carry their blood, live among the great empires of the world, where they forge their own glorious legacies. The Blood of Dragons Flows through Your Veins In ages past, dragons ruled supreme.

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