Dragon Wars:

Dragon War: Draconic Prophecies, Book 3 (The Draconic Prophecies)
$25.95
An epic series that fans of the Eberron(R) world will love.

The Five Nations of Khorvaire stand on the brink of war. Gaven--exile, outlaw, and prophesied Storm Dragon--may be the one person able to stop it. But he can't remember who he is. Wounded, tormented, and hovering on the brink of madness, Gaven's friends--and even a few enemies--have to save him before it's too late.

The Eberron world's first hardcover trilogy, James Wyatt's The Draconic Prophecies introduced readers to new lands and new cultures and brought about political changes to the hit setting. It tells the story of a once-proud hero fallen to disgrace and madness, who must learn to wield extraordinary powers to save those he loves, and to keep the world from sliding back into decades of warfare.

Black Powder War (Temeraire, Book 3)
$7.99
Naomi Novic is excellent at creating believable, breathing, and entertaining characters. For me, this is one of the biggest draws of her books. With Temeraire,Lawrence, and his crew, as well as all the side characters, Novic creates a world I want to visit and never leave. This fact saved Throne of Jade, where its plot failed to entice. In Black Powder War, however, Novic finds her stride.

Starting out in China, Lawrence receives orders to go to Istanbul to retrieve three dragon eggs for England. Trouble starting leads him and his crew to travel overland. There they cross deserts and mountains, and run into a pack of ferrals. I suspect Novic learned her lesson about long trips in Throne of Jade. The trip, which I had suspected would dominate the book, only takes us about a quarter of the way in. And, unlike the trip to China, this one leaves out a lot of the mundane details, and focuses more on the challenges of the journey.

Their sojourn in Istanbul is spent solving a mystery, with plenty of political intrigue. Novic does a very good job creating the place of Istanbul and the Topaki palace. Introduces plenty of tension and action. Lien makes a reappearance, then it's off to Prussia. There Lawrence and the crew join the Prussian army in an attempted offensive against Napoleon...culminating in the battle of Jena and subsequent retreat.

Black Powder War takes much more of history under its wing. It makes for a much more exciting and firmly grounded plot. Battles are covered well, giving a good sense of scope and danger; though manuevering and army politics are sometimes tiresome. A strong return for the Temeraire series!

Dragon Wars - D-War
$14.94
Is one's life preordained? Can one's destiny be changed without consequences? Can Fate be reasoned with? Is death the end of hope? These are philosophical questions that permeate this film.

From a tranquil Korean village lost in the centuries of time to a modern metropolis, the Story of Buraki and the Good Imoogi unfold. This is the story of two ancient Korean serpents who sought the Yeouiju, a mystical orb from heaven which would transform one of the serpents into a dragon.

You have the love story of Ethan and Sarah which began in that Korean village when they first faced their destiny as young lovers, Haram and Narin. Unfortunately, their decision to defy their destinies ended in tragedy and allowed Buraki time to create an invincible army.

The war between good and evil waged as Ethan and Sarah fought to survive. Finally, the epic, climactic battle between Buraki and the Good Imoogi came down to Ethan's bravery and Sarah's ultimate sacrifice.

In the end as Ethan watches the Celestial Dragon ascend to the heavens, he says good bye to Narin, his true love and Bochun, his old master and friend. Now, he faces his destiny alone for the first time.

Hyung Rae Shim wrote and directed this film. Steve Jablonsky composed the musical score.

The film ends with Arirang, an old Korean folk song, played by the Seattle Orchestra and sung by a choir of ninety members. It was an appropriate way to end this film.

In ancient myths and legends, the hero does not always live happily ever after. At the end of the story the hero is scarred and faces an uncertain future. His song of life takes on a different cadence.

Dragon Wars - Bard's Tale Series
$67.00
A role-playing fantasy adventure game in the tradition of the Bard's Tale series.