Dragonkeeper Chronicles

The Dragonkeeper Chronicles are a five-book Christian fantasy series by American author Donita K. Paul, following the adventures of a young slave girl named Kale (fictional character), and in the later books, a knight-in-training called Bardon (fictional character).

Dragonspell

The first book in the five-book series. Dragonspell introduces Kale, a young slave girl, who has been sent Vendela by the village that raised her, due to her discovery of a dragon egg. However, just as she is AbOUT to arrive, she discovers more eggs in an underground cavern, and is accosted by ogre-like creatures called grawligs. She escapes while they sleep and meets Dar and Leetu, two companions sent to fetch her. They explain that she is drawn to dragon eggs by a unique power that runs in her family, and that they need her help to rescue a very precious meech dragon egg from the evil Wizard Risto, thus beginning a hair-raising adventure.

Dragonquest

Kale has been in Vendela only two weeks before she gets in trouble for rescuing a street urchin doneel child called Toopka, and is called to see the High Grand Ebeck, one of the highest authorities in the hall where she is training. However, she finds that he has not called her to punish her, but to send her to Wizard Fenworth, who is having trouble with the newly hatched meech egg. Ebeck allows her to take Toopka with her, but also sends Bardon, a higher- ranking young man who annoys Kale, but can at least hold his own with a sword.

Dragonknight

Three years have past since the previous book, and Bardon having completed his training as a knight, is about to start a sabatical, when his life is suddenly complicated by discovering three women; Granny Kye, Jue Seeno and N'rae in his cabin, who have been sent to enlist his help. Apparently, long before he died, Wizard Risto had frozen a group of knights in a hidden castle, to remain there as prisoners, and one of these knights is N'rae's father. Hearing the story, Bardon also suspects that one of these knights is Sir Kemry, Dragonkeeper Kale's missing father, and reluctantly agrees to help them.

Dragonfire

Three years have passed since the knights were freed, and Kale and Bardon are now married and living in Wizard Fenworth's castle. However, the land is not faring well: Wizards Burner Stox and Crim Cropper are at war with each other, and the land is faring badly because of it. Kale and Bardon are forced to accept separate missions if the land to survive. Kale, as a dragonkeeper, must travel with her father Sir Kemry to find his missing dragons, who fled when he was captured years ago, while Bardon, as a knight, is enlisted to help prepare (or PReVENT) the coming war.

Dragonlight

The land is at once in peace, and Kale and Bardon are living happily at home with their countless dragons. However, as he is flying back from a visit to the kimens, Bardon discovers that a village has suddenly appeared in the area, and goes to investigate. What he finds is a village of strictly organised people calling themselves 'the followers' and enlisting people to join their 'higher order.' Concerned for this, Bardon decides to bring the news to Paladin when he and Kale go on a quest to search for the missing Meech colony with Regidor and Gilda. Paladin confirms his suspicions, but sends him on the quest anyway, saying they might discover more on the way.

Dragons and Races

HIGH RACES

Emerlindians between four and five or over six feet tall. Emerlindians are born with pale skin and hair, and darken as they age. Leetu Bends and Granny Noon are 2 Emerlindians.

O'rants usually Five to six feet tall. Kale is of the o'rant race. Bardon is half emerlindian and half o'rant. Kale sees Paladin as an o'rant as well.

Mariones A short stocky race. Between four and five feet tall. They are one of the more prosperous races.

Kimens A tiny race around two feet tall. They keep to themselves, and wear garments woven from light. Shimeran, Seezle, and D'Shay are some examples of Kimens.

Urohms A giant race over ten feet tall. Brunstetter is an Urohm who helps Kale and Wizard Fenworth in DragonSpell.

Tumanhofers Short, squat and powerful fighters. This race, however, prefers to use its intellect. Most have very long names. However, they usually have shortened nicknames, like Libbretowit is Wit, and Taylaminkadot is Tayla

Doneels A short furry people, usually not over three feet tall. Like flamboyant clothing. Dar is one doneel in the series.

DRAGONS

Minor dragon Tiny dragons small enough to fit in a large pocket. All have special talents. Kale has 8 minor Dragons that she takes care of, hence the title Dragon keeper.

Major dragon Largest of all dragons.

Riding dragon Elephant-sized riding dragons used by servants of Paladin. Merlander and Celisse are 2 examples of riding dragons.

Fire dragons Fire-breathing dragons often allied to Pretender.

Meech dragon The most intelligent dragons, capable of speech and great at fighting.

References

1 Official website

Dragonspell by Donita K. Paul

Dragonquest by Donita K. Paul

Dragonknight by Donita K. Paul

Dragonfire by Donita K. Paul

Dragonlight by Donita K. Paul

2 Christian fiction review