Kaz is a kobold, just trying to survive, grow, and protect his tribe. But his efforts are about to become complicated, as dragons are nesting in a cave nearby, and humans are seeking an ancient secret in his mountain, with potentially deadly consequences. Join Kaz as he finds out what magic and cultivation are, gets up close and personal with a dragon of his own, and delves deep into the mountain to find secrets... and a freedom he never dared to hope for. *Release schedule five chapters a week, Monday-Friday. If you can't wait, my Patreon is 20+ chapters ahead of Royal Road at any given time. Chapters are usually 2-3k words. **NOTE: There are brief depictions of slavery in an escape arc from chapters 90-119. It is neither exploitative nor glorified, but you may want to skim or skip this section if you are uncomfortable with even references to this topic.** What to expect: • Fuzzy kobolds and scaly dragons • Magical companions • Mysteries around every turn • Slow burn • An inexperienced and humble protagonist learning about his world and his power • Believable and interesting characters  • Occasional chapters from the PoV of secondary characters (human and non-human) • Non-human society and characters, not just humans who look different • A mixture of humorous and serious • A COMPLETE series. I won't drop it or run off after something shiny and new. Pinky swear. What not to expect: • Stats • Too much focus on romance • Lots of fighting • Harem or sex