Dragonspell - Donita K. Paul [146]
Morchain Range
Mountains running north and south through the middle of Amara.
mordakleep
One of the low races, associated with freshwater sources, shape shifters.
mountain dewdrops
Small white flowers growing close to the ground in an almost moss covering.
mullins
Fried doughnut sticks.
nordy rolls
Whole-grain, sweet, nutty bread.
o’rant
One of the high races. Five to six feet tall.
parnot (par’-not)
Green fruit like a pear.
pnard potatoes (puh-nard’)
Starchy, edible tuber with pale pink flesh.
Pomandando River (po’-man-dan’-do)
River runnning along the eastern side of Vendela.
quiss (kwuh’-iss)
One of the seven low races. These creatures have an enormous appetite. Every three years they develop the capacity to breathe air for six weeks and forage along the sea coast, creating havoc. They are extremely slippery.
razterberry (ras’-ter-bâr-ee)
Small red berries that grow in clusters somewhat like grapes on the sides of mountains. The vines are useful for climbing.
ribbets (rib’-bits)
Ball game played between two teams, similar to soccer.
River Away
Marione village in eastern Amara.
rock pine
Evergreen tree with prickly cones that are as heavy as stones.
ropma (rōp’-muh)
One of the seven low races. These half-men, half-animals are useful in herding and caring for beasts.
scarphlit (scar’-flit)
An oily substance used in medicinal potions.
schoergs (skôrgz)
One of seven low races. Hairy, short, and lean.
speckled thrush
Small bird with white speckles on a brown background.
Tale of Durmoil (der-moil’)
Folktale relating when the fire dragons emerged from the volcanoes.
trang-a-nog tree
Smooth, olive-green bark.
tumpgrass
A tall grass that grows in a clump, making its own hillock.
urohm (ū-rome’)
Largest of the seven high races. Gentle giants, well proportioned and very intelligent.
Vendela (vin-del’-luh)
Capital city of the province of Wynd.
Wittoom (wit-toom’)
Region populated by doneels in northwest Amara.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Donita K. Paul comes from a family of storytellers and teachers, so it is only natural that she loves spinning imaginative tales interwoven with lore. A retired schoolteacher, she keeps her hands in the mix by being one of the professional storytellers in the Sunday-school department of her church.
Donita has two grown children, two grandchildren, and two dogs. She currently lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in the shadow of Pikes Peak. When she’s not writing, she enjoys reading all genres, from picture books to biography.
Praise for
Dragonspell
“In Dragonspell, Donita K. Paul has created an amazing world of fantasy adventure. From riding on dragons to jumping off cliffs to moving mountains, this story is sure to spark a reader’s imagination—young and old. And with a message of identity transformed from slavery to servanthood, it’s a book families will love reading and discussing together.”
—CHRISTOPHER P. N. MASELLI, children’s author of Reality Shift and founder of TruthPop.com
“A reluctant heroine, her fainting dragon, and an assortment of colorful companions make for a delightful read in Donita K. Paul’s Dragonspell. This is adventure and fantasy at its finest—a must-read for the imaginative soul.”
—LINDA WINDSOR, award-winning author of Along Came Jones and the Fires of Gleannmara trilogy
“Dragonspell is a fine, well-written tale guaranteed to entertain both old and young alike. This was proven in our household when our eleven-year-old son snatched up the book and devoured it. Upon returning it, he exclaimed, ‘It’s good!’—high praise from a rabid fan of Tolkien, Lewis, Jacques, and company. I can only nod my head in agreement.”
—CHRISTOPHER A. LANE, author of children’s and adult fiction, and winner of Gold Medallion and C. S. Lewis awards
“Inventive, engaging, witty, insightful, touching, and profound—Dragonspell is all this and more. If Donita K. Paul’s only intention was to create a world where readers encounter novelties and wonders at every turn, then she