Tales of Urath: Of Dragons and Drakes

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Pub Date 03 Oct 2022 | Archive Date 30 Apr 2023

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An illustrated epic fantasy novel upon the world of Urath, where dragons are an apex race sharing and interacting with other humanoid races of the world. Dragons maintain a peace and protection for the people of Urath against the Drakes that often find the "punies" as inconsequential. It is also a world that has attracted the attention of the outer gods who come to absorb power from the adoration of their worshippers and those who protect the balance and keep the outer gods in check.

An illustrated epic fantasy novel upon the world of Urath, where dragons are an apex race sharing and interacting with other humanoid races of the world. Dragons maintain a peace and protection for...


Advance Praise

Praise for Urath: The Prairies Book Review

In a magical world threatened by darkness, a group of characters set out on a quest to restore peace in this introductory installment of Dorety’s upcoming fantasy series. When Ertha and Sirenia, the Elemental Mistresses of the Order of the Balance, recruit Alira and Al Khimia to help them restore balance within the Order, they have no idea the new recruits have their own plans and agendas. With the balance of Urath in jeopardy, Asmodeus is seeping into Urath, threatening to destroy the whole world. The two Elemental Mistresses must find a way to restore the balance or risk losing the world to the Divines. Dorety’s expert blend of hard SF elements, folklore, and fantasy bolsters the particulars of his magical world. The entertaining narrative features wonderful descriptions of characters, places, and events, transporting readers. The vivid character profiles (with plenty of information on various characters and each dragon type), illustrative maps, and snippets of Urath’s history add to the intrigue while providing context. The diversity among Urath’s various inhabitants is foregrounded. The plot teems with characters and interwoven backstories, and the pacing is even. The conclusion ties up many loose threads and is satisfactory, but with plenty of conflicts left to be resolved, the next entry will be eagerly awaited. Overall, the novel has all the elements of a riveting tale: intriguing magic, courageous heroes, intimidating villains, and appealing, well laid-out illustrations helping to flesh out the story’s diversely populated world. The only thing missing is tight editing (which could do wonders for this deeply entertaining tale). Unexpected, winding, and intriguing: fun through and through.

Praise for Urath: The Prairies Book Review

In a magical world threatened by darkness, a group of characters set out on a quest to restore peace in this introductory installment of Dorety’s upcoming...


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ISBN 9781667867731
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PAGES 300

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I enjoyed the many descriptions in this book as they allowed me to creat clear images in my head of the environments and the many different dragons and characters that were presented. I also enjoyed that there was lots of action and twists and turns the characters had to face on their missions that end up intertwining often.
I often found myself confused by the many characters that appeared and I had to be following along with, often conflicted about who I actually should have been rooting for.
As a result this also left me often feeling impartial during action scenes between characters and not feeling impacted by who won or lost.
Overall, this would be a good read for someone really into fantasy, particularly dragons, but I just feel that genre just isn’t one I will gravitate towards strongly in the future.

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Dorety's debut novel, the first in a planned fantasy series, introduces readers to a magical world on the brink of destruction. With the balance of Urath threatened by the insidious Asmodeus, the Elemental Mistresses of the Order of the Balance recruit new members Alira and Al Khimia to help restore balance to their world. However, these new recruits have their own agendas, and the fate of Urath hangs in the balance as they navigate their conflicting interests.

Dorety's skillful blend of hard SF elements, folklore, and fantasy creates a richly detailed world, with wonderful descriptions of characters, places, and events that transport readers. The vivid character profiles, maps, and snippets of Urath's history add to the intrigue while providing much-needed context. The diversity among the inhabitants of Urath is foregrounded, creating a richly layered world.

The plot is teeming with characters and interwoven backstories, with even pacing that keeps readers engaged. The conclusion ties up many loose threads and is satisfactory, but with plenty of conflicts left to be resolved, readers will eagerly await the next entry in the series.

The novel is a riveting tale with intriguing magic, courageous heroes, and intimidating villains. The well-laid-out illustrations help to flesh out the story's world, and the unexpected twists and turns keep readers entertained throughout. The only drawback is that the book could benefit from tighter editing.

Overall, Dorety's debut novel is a deeply entertaining and fun read that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment in the series.

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