Armies fight great battles, but individuals fight the greatest and most difficult campaigns within their own minds.  These struggles do not involve the loss of men, equipment, or land; rather they revolve around the loss or attainment of character, integrity, and inner peace.             From the Manual of Discipline found in the library of Vindry--author unknown   Enter the world of The Brazen Serpent Chronicles, and discover Aelandra, a world where magic spans the universe of light and darkness.  Powers rise and fall in consequence of choices made by individuals. The Dragon Masters and Dragons are the ultimate authorities for the eternal realms of light and darkness.  Humanity is caught in the crossfire between powers as old as creation.  Weapons of magic and steel pale in comparison to the importance of honor, courage, and choice.  Join an adventure in a fascinating world filled with history and cultures.  Delve into characters driven by pain, sorrow, love, and hope. Balance.  The key to a defensive posture is balance.  The key to an offensive strike is balance.  A warrior knows that if he can unbalance his opponent, he has won the battle.  In the realm of general living, deviation from principles unbalances a man, and he is easily defeated because he can neither counter nor overcome forces that test and try him.  He is blown like chaff in the wind.              From the Manual of Discipline found in the Library of Vindry--author unknown