The Adventurous Author | How to Write a Book, Character Development, Write with Consistency, Creative Writing,Story Structure 034 // Fantasy Fiction Friday: Author DK Drake Reads Chapter 22 of The Dragon Collector, a YA Fantasy Novel
Dec 16, 2022
Dive into a world of fantasy as Javan begins his dragon collecting training under the guidance of his grandfather. Unexpectedly, family dynamics shift when his grandmother recruits additional mentors, leading to humorous and heartfelt moments. The chapter highlights the complexities of mentorship and Javan's struggles with self-doubt as he tackles the challenge of catching an elusive octi. Tune in for magical adventures and family surprises!
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Javen's Initial Training Struggle
- Javen starts training to collect dragons by practicing landing on octis, which are smaller dragon-like creatures.
- He struggles with stealth and timing, falling to the ground after missing his first attempt to land on an octi.
Early Evaluation of Javen's Skills
- Javen lacks combat and survival experience, making his training seem hopeless to his mentors.
- His strengths lie in speed and stamina, but he desperately needs to develop strength and stealth.
Javen Gains New Mentors
- Hamilton and Ravier discuss how they can teach Javen to be a fighting machine despite his current shortcomings.
- Aster, a wise elder, offers to teach Javen dragon tracking and riding skills, adding to his mentors' support.