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The Knight and the Ashen Dragon: 42 Stories Inspired by Chivalry, Teaching Honor, Courage, Loyalty, and Medieval Wisdom
Paperback
Series: Lotus Zen - En
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ISBN13: 9798188825317
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 24 2026
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.43
Height: 0.41 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 24 2026
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.43
Height: 0.41 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Step through the castle gates and let yourself be drawn into the heart of a medieval world where magic is never merely part of the scenery.
The Knight and the Ashen Dragon: 42 Stories Inspired by Chivalry, Teaching Honor, Courage, Loyalty, and Medieval Wisdom leads you along the roads of a kingdom inhabited by knights searching for meaning, wise and foolish kings, jesters more perceptive than their masters, and creatures that speak: dragons, unicorns, gargoyles, fairies, and ghosts carved from stone.
The Knight and the Ashen Dragon: 42 Stories Inspired by Chivalry, Teaching Honor, Courage, Loyalty, and Medieval Wisdom leads you along the roads of a kingdom inhabited by knights searching for meaning, wise and foolish kings, jesters more perceptive than their masters, and creatures that speak: dragons, unicorns, gargoyles, fairies, and ghosts carved from stone.
From a forge where a forgotten salamander lies sleeping to forests that remember every stroke of the axe, this book brings an imagined Middle Ages to life-a realm where every magical creature carries a lesson that no grimoire reveals outright. Each tale feels like an evening spent beside the campfire: a story to hear, an oath to contemplate, and a fragment of philosophy passed down by those who shaped the ideals of chivalry.
You will encounter a dragon whose tears turn into precious stones, a cynical raven who remains loyal to a fallen king, a princess who refuses three crowns out of wisdom rather than fear, and a gargoyle who joins the quest only to free himself from his own chains.
Highlights of the book:
You will encounter a dragon whose tears turn into precious stones, a cynical raven who remains loyal to a fallen king, a princess who refuses three crowns out of wisdom rather than fear, and a gargoyle who joins the quest only to free himself from his own chains.
Highlights of the book:
- Authentic and nuanced chivalry: stories that avoid the familiar image of an all-knowing sage who explains everything, favoring meaningful dialogue and difficult choices instead.
- A true philosophical book disguised as a collection of tales: beneath the armor lie deeply personal questions about honor and quiet courage.
- An invitation to meditation: each story closes with a maxim to carry with you and allow to linger long after the final page.
- A unique overarching story: a blacksmith, a raven, a fallen king, and a gargoyle journey through the book toward a final confrontation with an unforgettable dragon.
- A richly imagined world: perfect for readers who love medieval fantasy, legends of knights, and timeless wisdom.
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