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The Epic Fantasy world of Azuria

A world of high fantasy magic and thrilling places to explore, this post covers the locations featured in Buried Heroes and Aurora and the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series. If you love found family, animal sidekicks, and a super slow burn, you’ve just found your new favorite fantasy world. Welcome to Azuria.

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Tracking LIlith: The Legacy of a Revolutionary

Much has been said about the elusive figure Lilith – demigoddess, Archfae, perhaps something else entirely.

This account seeks to set the record straight.

Like other controversial figures throughout the history of the multiverse, Lilith is one whose impact is as murky as her actual deeds. Was she a single figure, a savior as her ardent followers believe or a political terrorist as the former empress of Verrain Salendra once claimed?

It is the suspicion of this archivist that, as in many such cases, the answer lies somewhere in the middle.

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Buried Heroes chapter one

The sharp ends of tree branches tore at Yvayne’s face and hair as she darted through the forest. Her breaths came quickly, her heart pumping adrenaline into her veins to maximize the fleeting seconds she might have before Lucien captured his prey.

Yvayne discarded the flashes of regret behind her flying footsteps. After she saved Fhaona, she could apologize for dismissing her. She only needed to ensure the survival of one more druid in the world. They were each necessary to the others.

Fhaona’s role had to be more complex than sacrifice.

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Phantom prologue

His enemy’s courtesan. Her only chance of escape.

Lord Silas Graveston's world is one of order, where honor ranks above all. But when his family’s stolen necklace resurfaces at the throat of his enemy’s new courtesan, Natalya Slipshayde, his calm facade cracks. The closer Silas gets to her, the more he questions which trophy he most desires to yank from his rival's grasp: the necklace or Natalya.

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