Could it be the 'Death Gate Cycle' by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman? They've got dragons and a kind of magician-like guy called Haplo. It's definitely not as mainstream as Harry Potter or anything.

I've been trying to collect info on 'lost' Aussie shows, and this one's been particularly elusive. We need more of these old gems uploaded to streaming platforms! Some episodes might still be out there with folks who recorded them on DVRs. Whoever finds it first should definitely upload!

Actually, both descriptions could be right. Production ideas evolve a lot. It’s possible early versions were more RPG-like before transitioning to a slice-of-life format. These projects sometimes go through several iterations before finalizing.

Oh man, CITV was amazing. Art Attack was great and all, but remember The Worst Witch? Used to be glued to the telly for that, every single day. Such a shame it's defunct now.