The Lady Claudia was indeed beautiful. Tall, statuesque in her form, with blond hair the color of ripen wheat and with eyes of startling blue. As stunning in her looks as she was nevertheless it was her personality which captivated one and all. Even Dragons found it impossible not to hear her siren’s call. She was a vivacious extrovert who radiated a gaiety and warmth which seemed to thaw even the most frozen of personalities. Wherever she appeared she collected a large throng of admirers around her. It was amazing to watch as young and old Dragon warriors found themselves being pulled to her by some unseen force. She was the youngest daughter to the King of the Avalars, the human kingdom on the western borders of the Malawei. The old king had three daughters. Two were married off to king

