This fanfic would not have been completed without the encouragement of many people. Even when I began to lose faith in the merit of my work, these people were there to pick me up at one point or another. Sometimes all it took was an encouraging word, but those words were not forgotten. Special thanks go to Aaron Pickett, Dragonmaster Lou, Blake, Scott Kroush, Lucca, Roas Atrades, Beri Tomaszek, and the many others who have written to me or talked with me about this piece. Thanks must also be given to Brian, whose spitfire characterization of Sadoul formed the basis of the man who appears in my story. Sadoul wouldn't be the same without him. Finally, kudos to Game Arts, Falcom, Sims Co, Sega, and Working Designs for giving me these characters worthy of the mantles of heroes. I can't express my gratitude enough; it's been swell everyone!