Seth is a stepchild, a slave to be sold at will. Tired of the beatings and mistreatment, he steals a canoe and paddles away just before winter sets in. However, he does not have the supplies or knowledge to survive a winter. He searches for what he needs--and finds much more, including dragons, a crazy old man, and enough mystery to last a lifetime. Ahead of him lie excitement, dragons, and more, but as a short introduction to the Dragon Clan series, telling you more would ruin it for you.If you’re thinking of reading this 23k novella as the introduction to your first Dragon Clan story, you have a lot to look forward to. Each of the Dragon Clan novels is about a different member of the family, but all the stories are interlinked, with common places, people, and goals. Enjoy this short story and then the entire Dragon Clan series.