Jakkin Stewart

Jakkin Stewart is the main character in the story. Born free to a kind mother and a father who taught feral dragons, Jakkin and his mother were sold into bondage when his father was killed by a dragon. Jakkin's mother died when he was just a young boy, leaving Jakkin alone to earn his way to freedom. Like his father, Jakkin has a natural knack with dragons, but unlike his father, Jakkin has the advantage of working as a bonder at a dragon nursery. Jakkin plans carefully, and is able to raise enough crops in a secret oasis and is able to steal a dragon hatchling. Jakkin does this not to be a criminal, but instead as one of the only ways to ensure he can buy back his freedom. Jakkin is a proud young man who accepts little friendship or help from others. But Akki, a...