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Darkstalker


Synopsis


The first-ever special edition of the New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars back in time to the origin of Pyrrhia's most dangerous dragon: Darkstalker.

Three dragons. One unavoidable, unpredictable destiny. This is the beginning... of the end.In the SeaWing kingdom, a young prince learns he is an animus -- capable of wonderful magic that comes with a terrible price.In the mind of a NightWing dragonet, a thousand futures unfold -- and almost all of them, she knows, lead to disaster and destruction.And under three full moons and the watchful eyes of his NightWing mother and IceWing father, the most powerful dragon Pyrhhia will ever know is clawing his way out of his egg. Darkstalker, the dragon who will change the world forever.Long before the SandWing war, lifetimes before the Dragonet Prophecy... darkness is born.

Tui T Sutherland

Summary

Chapter 1: The Shadowed Prince

* Summary: Introduces Darkstalker, a powerful NightWing dragonet who is destined for greatness but haunted by a dark secret. Darkstalker's advisor, Fathom, warns him against using his dangerous mind-controlling powers.
* Example: "Darkstalker was a force of nature, a dragon capable of shaping the minds of others with the power of his voice. He could make them see illusions, implant memories, and even control their very thoughts."

Chapter 2: The Gathering Storm

* Summary: Darkstalker organizes a meeting of all the major dragon tribes to propose a plan for peace and unity. However, his proposal meets resistance from Queen Scarlet of the SkyWings, who fears his growing power.
* Example: "Scarlet's scales were the color of fire, and her eyes burned with an unforgiving glare. She had been a ruthless queen for centuries, and she was determined to keep her tribe the most powerful on Pyrrhia."

Chapter 3: The Prophecy

* Summary: Clearsight, a distant relative of Darkstalker, has a vision that reveals Darkstalker's true nature and the danger he poses to Pyrrhia. She warns the other tribes of his plans.
* Example: "Clearsight's vision was as clear as the morning sky. She saw Darkstalker as a tyrant, a dragon who would use his powers to enslave all of Pyrrhia."

Chapter 4: The Battle for the Throne

* Summary: Darkstalker's plan to seize control of Pyrrhia leads to a confrontation with his enemies. A fierce battle ensues between the NightWings and the combined forces of the other tribes.
* Example: "The sky turned black with smoke and ash as dragons clashed in the air. Fire and ice met in a deadly dance, lighting up the battlefield with an infernal glow."

Chapter 5: The Betrayal

* Summary: Darkstalker's plans unravel as his closest allies turn against him. Fathom, Clearsight, and others who once believed in him now realize the extent of his darkness.
* Example: "Fathom's heart sank as he watched Darkstalker's true colors unfold. He had been blinded by his admiration for the young dragonet, but now he saw the monster he had helped create."

Chapter 6: The Doom

* Summary: Darkstalker is defeated by his enemies and imprisoned in a mountain cave. His powers are sealed away, and Pyrrhia is saved from his tyranny.
* Example: "The doom had come for Darkstalker, not as a swift and merciful death, but as an eternity of imprisonment and despair. His screams echoed through the cave, a testament to the darkness that had consumed him."

Chapter 7: The Legacy

* Summary: The story ends with a reflection on the legacy of Darkstalker. His story becomes a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked power and the importance of choosing wisdom over ambition.
* Example: "Darkstalker's story would be passed down through generations, a reminder of the fragile balance between good and evil and the enduring power of hope against even the darkest of shadows."