The Flight of Dragons (1982)

The Flight of Dragons (1982) presents a captivating tale where the magician Carolinus, confronted with the encroaching dominance of science over magic, gathers his three magical siblings to propose an ambitious scheme. The plan involves establishing a separate realm for magic, safeguarding it from the encroaching world of man. While two of his brothers support the idea, the third, Ommadon, rebels, preferring to confront humanity directly and exploit their scientific advancements. Unable to intervene directly, the three brothers devise a quest to thwart Ommadon, enlisting the help of Sir Orin Neville Smythe, the dragons Gorbash and Smrgol, and a yet-to-be-discovered leader from the world of science. Carolinus summons Peter Dickenson, a modern-day scientist, to lead this quest. However, a miscast spell introduces colossal obstacles for Peter. The ensuing adventure is filled with intriguing characters, trials, and dangers, culminating in a climactic showdown between Peter and Ommadon. This narrative weaves together elements from Gordon R. Dickson's "The Dragon and the George," Peter Dickinson's "The Flight of Dragons," and Romeo Muller's contributions, blending themes of magic versus science and a romantic subplot.