The dragon was enormous. Its wings were ablaze with black and purple flames; its head was made of shadows; its eyes burned crimson red; and its roar pierced Ryuu to the bone. The dragon was half flesh, half shadow. To Ryuu's horror, the dragon shot black shadowy flames from its maw that engulfed Elizabeth. Then Ryuu woke up. Ryuu had always wondered what his nightmares had meant. His guardian, Master Voggna, reveals the source of the nightmares is an ancient evil that had wiped out the great order known as the Dragon Knights. Ryuu is further shocked to learn that he is the son of one of the first Dragon Knights! After learning of his heritage, Ryuu receives an invitation to the royal ball in Riverside, the kingdom of King Abrithil. At the ball, he meets the beautiful Princess Elizabeth. He also meets one of King Abrithil's knights, the brooding and mysterious Christopher. Soon the mystery behind Ryuu's heritage and powers begins to unfold. Can Ryuu embrace his powers before it's too late? Is Christopher to be trusted? Do Ryuu's nightmares foretell Princess Elizabeth's fate? Will Ryuu and his allies be strong enough to stop the imposing Shadow Lords? Join Ryuu on his quest in Knights of Cyndroania: Shadows Arising.