*Book and excerpt previously published under Troubel in Tindrel: The Wellspring Dragons Book 2

  Shadows over Tindrel: The Wellspring Dragons Book 2, 2nd edition
  A fantasy/dark fantasy illustrated series. 2nd Edition available in ebook format at the end of May 2023
  Trusting a spy is ludicrous. Shiobe knows this, but takes a chance on Sikode and the bright, life-changing dawn awaiting her in the country of Merren. Her gamble pays well; she discovers dragon images magickally hidden within ancient maps. Intrigued by the realistic depictions, King Shiel of Illena agrees to sponsor a quest to enter the lair of Kykini Cede, Flame Dragon of Kassak, and find the legendary dragon’s magickal artefact—one that, supposedly, controls the great beast. Sikode has dreamed of mastering dragons since childhood, and Shiobe hopes she can realize her own aspiration of becoming a legendary swordswoman while helping him achieve his goals.
  Nothing progresses as smoothly as she anticipates. Rebels, assassins and bloodmages become pressing problems she and Sikode cannot ignore while they travel the dangerous roads to the Glass Volcano. Sikode claims that unexpected adventures are part of legendary quests, but Shiobe wonders if theirs will end before it even truly begins.
  Chapter 28 of Book 1 and
Chapter 10 of Book 3