Dragonslayer Awakens (The Flash Guardians Series 1)

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*UPDATE (6-27-23): PLANNING ON FULLY REBOOTING THIS BOOK

For generations, the heroes protect…

As they are known as Flash Guardians, they fight for peace, justice, and a better tomorrow in the magical world of Enchanteria.

But there exists an ancient threat…

For Devastrigon the three-headed dragon was created by The Darkened One to cause chaos, death, and destruction

Among the heroes, there’s a living legend…

They call him the Dragonslayer. Awakened from his slumber in a time of need, his brute strength and mighty roar can combat Devastrigon. Though, his destiny is not to bring an end, but to give a fresh start.

And that starts with a boy at sixteen…

MaXabiere, or Xabe for short, has powers when danger draws near. He will soon realize his journey will be the start of a prophecy that has been long awaited by fighting alongside the heroes and discover the true Dragonslayer awakens.

The very first installment of “The Flash Guardians” series is the beginning of an upcoming epic tale of what it means to be a slayer, a guardian, and a hero.

*Book cover is illustrated and designed by M. J. Cervañez

Information

Status: Hiatus
Year: 2022
Author: mjcervanez

Royal Road Stats

Rating: 4.3/ 5.0
Followers: 5
Views: 9,399

Chapters(22 total)

What readers say about Dragonslayer Awakens (The Flash Guardians Series 1)

“The style- third person point of view. The emotions, views and actions of the character's are well displayed in the fantasy world. The author is really doing a great job in regards to this. I believe they work greatly together which is evident in this tale…”
CloudfallRoyal Road5.0 / 5
“Story 5/5: Dragonslayer Awaken is a sprawling, epic tale. The world-building and lore are detailed and vibrant, making the world feel alive and unique. The story starts with a prologue of the world’s overall history, followed by a more personal prologue of…”
CKJ5Royal Road4.5 / 5

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Community Reviews(7)

CloudfallRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
The style- third person point of view. The emotions, views and actions of the character's are well displayed in the fantasy world. The author is really doing a great job in regards to this. I believe they work greatly together which is evident in this tale.
The story- the storyline follows MaXabiere Berrygrewd, a sixteen-year-old boy who lives in an enchanted world called Enchanteria, a place full of magic, wonders, and mysteries. And in that world, there are mortal heroes of any race called the Flash guardians: Who train and practice their magical abilities, talents, skills, and spells to stand against evil and become the forces of good as he lives in a peaceful, prosperous town of Yardsville in the landmass of Etheron. But he would have to face the greatest threat was created and caused nothing but chaos, death, and destruction ' The author is doing a good job to stay in line of the plot. I only feel that it's progressing rather too slow. Although it's still at the early stages, this is how I felt.
The grammar- the grammar is on point. It's one of the basic requirement of the readers to have a good time reading a book, and this Author is doing a good job in this. The There were no error that could affect the flow of the novel. Good work.
The character- Is well written. Although it was still too early to judge properly. But from what I have seen, they are well written.
All in all, a very good book.
CKJ5Royal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
Story 5/5: Dragonslayer Awaken is a sprawling, epic tale. The world-building and lore are detailed and vibrant, making the world feel alive and unique. The story starts with a prologue of the world’s overall history, followed by a more personal prologue of the MC, MaXabiere Berrygrewd. From there, the story unfolds with more history of dragons and how they relate to the world. It is well-written and fun to read, but it is a lot of information to take in at the beginning. After the beginning chapters, the story really hits its stride as it catches up with the present time and starts showing the different characters in the world interact with one another and how they impact their surroundings.
Style 4/5: The story is told in third-person, allowing the author to give us different points of view throughout the story. It is something that fits very well with the scope of the story. My only real complaint is that, while ambitious, slipping into different PoVs mid-chapter can be a bit jarring. I appreciate the effort, and the style is something I haven’t seen since the days of Robert Jordan but is hard to pull off at times. There are also times when the info dumping seems a bit long. I am not against info dumps because I feel they are important tools for writers to establish their world but finding the balance between how much it is used is key. I want to stress that the parts where the author gives us information are well-written and interesting, but it was just an observation about the style of the book.
Grammar 4.5/5: Grammatically, the writing is solid. The author knows and follows the rules of writing. I found a few errors that could be resolved with an edit or two. And there were a lot of extra unnecessary words that made the narration feel a bit casual.
Character 5/5: Dragonslayer Awakens has a large cast of characters who feel well-fleshed out and alive. The dialogue is snappy and believable. I love the ensemble cast because it really adds to the depth of the story
MisterViiRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
Style - Overall it is well written and compelling. It reminds me of an old school epic at the start and then segways nicely into the main story. The dialouge is solid. Definitely worth a read. The chapter spacing was good, no large text blocks of death. I would say be willing to mix up dialouge and the setting descriptions a bit more in each chapter, it doesn't have to be either/or.
Story - This is probably the area where I struggled a bit to understand exactly what was happening. This is not a story one can skim through or read quickly. I will say that I want more, this is a very good foundation and I was getting into the story once I finished chapter 15.
Grammar - No issues, so an automatic 5.
Character - Very good build up of the main character with dialouge to show not tell the reader about the main character.
Conclusion - Definitely a ficiton to watch. I am putting it on my follow list and will check back once more chapters have been added. It is the kind of story that is hard to read in small chunks, but really good in one solid read through.
NectariosBWRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
Overall: I really like the world the author has crafted for The Dragonslayer series to take place in. The characters are done pretty well, and the story itself has a good amount of intrigue and enough substance to keep you reading.
Style & Grammar: The author has a good style for a high-fantasy story like this. The characters, especially MaXabiere, are well fleshed out as the story progresses. However, there are some word choices that I found a little strange - nothing was confusing, but some sentences were a bit jarring.
Story & Character: This story is quite a classic high fantasy story, with an elaborate mythical backdrop and lots of opportunities for world-saving quests. The first chapter, which is mostly a creation story, serves well to introduce the world this fiction will take place, but the next couple chapters are a little slower. It is also perhaps a bit too much of an info dump. Once the pace picks up again though, it is very enjoyable. There were a few too many names introduced early on, though as the story continues the cast becomes easy to understand and very solid. Xabe is a good MC and it's easy to want to see him become powerful.
Vel WovenRoyal Road
★★★★ 4.0
Found this story recently. While it is currently on hiatus, the author has a plan to rework and reboot the series, which is commendable.
The world-building is there, with a rich history and lore, particularly with the mentions of the Drakoroarian clans and the Flash Guardians. The action sequences are engaging, especially during the confrontations with Devastrigon and the Destroyer Knights.
The narrative does feel a bit too centered around Xabe (who currently gets away a bit too easily with things he do), and for a story tagged as having multiple lead characters, it'd be beneficial to give more focus and development to the supporting cast. Fleshing out the other characters and their subplots would add complexity and richness to the overall...'feel', for lack of a better word.
While the story draws inspiration from classic fantasy works, it occasionally veers into generic territory. Developing more unique elements and subverting tropes could help the story stand out in the crowded fantasy genre.
Now...as a fellow ESL writer, this message is to MJ, the author. Mate, if you're reading this, we have unique opportunities to infuse our works with aspects of our own heritage, which could help the story stand out and feel more authentic.
Instead of relying heavily on traditional high fantasy tropes, you could draw inspiration from Filipino mythology, folklore, and history. This could involve creatures and beings from Filipino or on a broader scale, Southeast Asian legends, such as the Aswang, Kapre, or Diwata, and integrating them into the fantasy world. Sounds a bit out there, but I just feel it could have that extra buff, man.
I look forward to the day when you return to Royal Road with a polished and captivating version of this fiction. The potential is undeniable, and with the right adjustments and additions, it could become a standout in the fantasy genre.
Take your time. I will be waiting. 🍵
PeregrinateRoyal Road
★★★★ 4.0
The first chapter brings the scent of Tolkien's Silmarillion, building a Universe from the very beginning and from the bottom up. The powerful actors behind the scenes are introduced before we meet the characters, providing an ominous backdrop to what will follow
Style
The story is written in the third person, but varying from the epic storytelling prose associated with the Old Testament, to the closer third person style as we follow the characters.
The story is ambitious in the use of time/place, and the author should be careful to not confuse the reader as it jumps.
I found the dialogue in particular to be very well crafted, and it felt very natural.
Grammar
Grammar and spelling is reasonably strong, but in some cases there are hints of what I suspect is another language (author's mother tongue?). In some places it makes the writing almost poetic, but in other places it can be jarring.
Story
The story is classical fantasy, but as the chapters progress the author introduces both twists and turns. The plot serves to pull the story onwards, and the story really takes off around chapter 5 when the writing catches up with the story. There is potential here, which will be interesting to see how plays out.
Character(s)
The characters are alive, and their interactions help us understand them better than any exposition would. Even as I have only read a few chapters, I think it is very possible to start caring about them as the story goes on.
A V DalcourtRoyal Road
★★★★ 4.0
An imaginative story about the rise of a great hero. This story has a lot in common with background heavy fiction like Lord of the Rings, where several chapters are dedicated to getting the reader caught up with why and how the world ended up in this situation. After an epic prologue we’re throwing into an action-packed introduction of the legendary hero band – so that we can understand the significance of the hero’s journey.
Style: 3rd persona narration with a heavy story ‘telling’ style which makes the story a pretty speedy read as it doesn’t ask too much of the reader. The draw back is that the style of story telling leaves limited opportunity for immersive experiences where the reader can take the journey with the hero. Instead, we are often told up front that the hero is special, in possession of magical powers, that he’s aware of his unique attributes, and that he’s destined for greatness – to become one of the legendary hero. It’s fine if this is the author’s intention – but at the same time it makes me miss the possibilities of discovering who this person is through out the story. As a reader I don’t get the opportunity to anticipate potential plot points, theorize why things are, or where the author intends to take us. But this is a me thing, these are the elements that make me love epic fantasy.
TO echo the issue another reviewer had, there are points in the story – which happens almost on a per chapter basis, where the point of view shifts from one character to the next, or to a whole other situation. I understand that this is to contextualize the situation. At times like this I feel it’s best to break these out of character chunks into smaller chapters to help focus the narrative. By focusing the story of the chapter and narrowing the lens on the narrative perspective, we have a lot less of the ‘and then this happened’ feeling, potentially helping with greater immersion. Like a previous reviewer stated, these shifts feel important, but the story feels li