Deep in the heart of Dragon Island lies the sorcerer's workshop. Does it hold the key to unleashing the power of the Dragon Blood Sabre? And will Al and Owen be able to harness its magic before it falls into the hands of their enemies?

The Dark God brooded in the crystal prison. He had been confined for aeons, but what is time to a God. His thoughts, as ever, go back to the time when the child Goddess Lahaina had lured him into this place, with talk of love, of bonding, of bringing forth a new generation of Gods that would rule the world. He smiled to himself, he had no sooner entered when the trap had been sprung. He had watched her as the crystal started to solidify around him, blocking all contact with his minions. He had tried in vain to use the power of the Gods to destroy the prison, but to no avail. His minions had found him, tried to break through to him, but nothing would scratch the surface. He had tried to reason with the other Gods, but none would answer his call, no, he was alone. Then a strange thing had happened, one of his minions had come to the cave to pray and had sacrificed a slave to him. To his amusement a small crack had appeared in the crystal, almost unseen by the human eye, but his eyes could see it. He had sent his thoughts out to his underlings, passing some of his power to his loyal clan chief Dee'Kang. Now all sacrifices to him brought more of the cracks, soon, very soon he would be free. his smile grows, he would have his revenge on the other Gods, they would bow or die. He would have the child Goddess at his feet, begging for her life and the life of her woodland elves. This was his world, and he would have it back. The humans that seemed to have expanded their lands would all be sacrificed to him; they had contaminated the land they walked on. they were an infestation that would be eradicated. The Dark God stood inside the brilliance of the crystal, watching as the light bounced of the shards, sending the broken colours bouncing of the walls of the cavern he was in. He had been held stationery for so long he could not remember what it was like to move. He tried, he concentrated on his finger, sending all his power to the fingertip, one word, "MOVE." At first nothing happened, he did not expect anything, he had tried this before. But he could feel something, something at the end of the finger, the nail, it moved. Just slowly at first, then a noise, the sound like the ringing of a bell, as his nail hit the crystal. A loud laugh escaped his lips, his plan was working the prison was failing. The child Goddess Lahaina heard the noise, a noise that told her the prison she had erected to imprison the Dark God was failing. She had sent her thoughts out to the other Gods, calling a meeting. She watched as the other Gods arrived, Dealius, the God of Learning, Larmmaer the God of the underworld, Derang God of the monsters. The others arrived in ones and twos, finally the God of the humans Ailier. She quickly filled them in on what was happening and that the crystal prison was failing and that the Dark God would soon be free. predictably Derang stood, looked around then disappeared, his loyalties lying with his maker. The others listened as she walked around her domain the sun warming the ground they sat on. she had watch for years as the minions had grown in strength, watched as the monsters were bred, now they would put their plan into action and invade. The other Gods conferred, all coming to the same conclusion, Lahaina would take on the task. She bowed to them, as the prophecy came into life at that moment. She watched it as it turned and spun into being, the lines of power stretching across space and time, to take the ones that would be needed. Now she knew who the players were, who would be the champions of light and who would be the champions of dark. The time was now, the prophecy had started to weave its threads, entangling those who would fight, bringing forth the one who would challenge the Dark God himself, the one called Sabre.

Wuji battles all the Masters and yet no one recognises he is the son of Jay Shan Chang. Walking a fine line between good and supposed evil, Wuji must defeat the enemy but not injure anyone. The righteous clans demand justice but his grandfather - his last known blood relation - is one of the Ming Sect's head officials.

Step into the world of Italy's martial prowess with this definitive guide. "Italian Sabre Martial Art" isn't just a historical account; it's a call to arms for the modern martial artist seeking to harness the power and precision of the 19th-century sabre. In a time when the sabre was both a weapon of war and a badge of honor, Italy carved its niche with unparalleled techniques and combat philosophies. This book resurrects that legacy, tailored for today's martial artist, blending age-old wisdom with contemporary insights. Through detailed annotated photo sequences, experience the fluidity, agility, and strategy that made the Italian sabre a force to be reckoned with. But this journey goes beyond mere techniques. It delves into the heart of a warrior culture, where every strike tells a story, and every stance is a testament to years of discipline. For the modern martial artist, this isn't just about learning a new weapon. It's about embracing a holistic combat philosophy, understanding the rhythm of a duel, and mastering the dance of battle. Whether you're a seasoned fighter or just starting your martial journey, this book offers a unique blend of the old and new, challenging you to elevate your skills, mindset, and understanding of the art of combat.

The Scabbard of Invincibility finally has its four black diamonds in place and this means its powers are back in action: when Al wears it, he is invincible. When he, Owen and Snakeboot the cat return to the Dragon Blood Islands, Gunner is delighted. But can Gunner be trusted? After docking in town, Gunner sends the two boys, along with Mahoot, to Spong s store to buy a compass. While the trio is away, Gunner sails off with the sabre and scabbard, leaving the boys behind. Gunner s plan is to attack Blacktooth and regain Velvetfoot s treasure. However, instead of running into Blacktooth s ship, he runs into Snotty Nell, and she promptly steals the magical weapons from him. Days later, in town, Al, Owen and Mahoot are surprised to see Snotty Nell heading for Spong s store with her daughter, Grenda. Grenda drops the boys a note, alerting them to her mother s plan. Soon the boys discover that Spong is to auction off the sabre and scabbard. Worried, as they have no money, the boys head to Alleric Warehouse, where Snakeboot helps them discover some of Prince Alleric s lost treasure a box full of emeralds. With these, the boys manage to win the auction and regain possession of the sword and sheath. However, it isn t long before Blacktooth appears. Having arrived in town, he s heard of the boys victory and wants to take the weapons from them. He kills Snakeboot and threatens to kill Al s friends, leaving Al no choice but to hand over the sabre and scabbard. Blacktooth then proceeds to dump the boys on a rock in the middle of the ocean. Meanwhile, Gunner is riddled with guilt about what he s done. Fortunately, Snakeboot, who d only lost one of his nine lives, reappears and helps him rescue the boys. Gunner is then determined to make amends by helping to recover the sabre and scabbard. Pretty soon, a battle ensues, which Blacktooth loses, and the boys return home... Fun activities and teachers' guides available to download from the website www.dragonbloodpirates.com

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