Vanyari Shadow

In the heart of the siege of Nyoran, where shadows whisper of betrayal and ancient powers stir, a nameless soldier reclaims his name and finds himself thrust into the realm of the supernatural. Enlisted by a crafty god, Faemir embarks on a harrowing journey where death and rebirth are but the beginning.

As he treads a path laden with peril and revelations, Faemir encounters steadfast companions and unexpected foes. Together, they face a world at war where the line between hero and villain blurs with every step.

In Vanyari Shadow, darkness weaves a tale of overcoming struggle and the relentless pursuit of freedom. Discover a story where every shadow holds a secret, and every decision reshapes the fate of a world on the brink.

Content Warning

Due to the mature content and dark themes, Vanyari Shadow is intended for adults.

Elements that might be sensitive for readers are strongly depicted violence, graphic language, murder, sexual content including assault, child abuse, and potentially disturbing events.

Please protect your mental health, and if you are ready to face the darkness, step in.

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"The price of knowledge is the willingness to walk in darkness."

EXPLORE

The World of Vanyar

This map shows only portions of the world revealed in the novels.

continents

major kingdoms

legends

years of history

Significant Cities

Significant Regions

the MIRIAN SEA

The Mirian Sea stands as the most forbidding expanse in all of Vanyar. Reaching from Vehlia to Alhnomir and threading through the Katalan Empire, it harbors unfathomed depths and beings unknown. Though more than a thousand vessels contend with its waves each day, the Katalan Empire—little more than a loose alliance of pirates and swindlers—has held undisputed dominion over these waters for millennia.

the FOGMAER WOOD

The Fogmaer Wood lies at the fringe of Faernandir, known for its perpetually shifting mists that render passage all but impossible. Most travelers wisely keep their distance, but those local souls bold enough to seek its hidden truths often vanish without a trace.

SIREN'S SONG

Siren’s Song, one of the hundred islands in the Katalan Empire, remains forbidden and shunned, marked by a harrowing legacy of sirens and death. Though it is known as the most exotic isle in all the realm, no one who has dared plant a flag upon its black shores has ever withstood the island’s merciless nature.

MELIN'S WALL

Melin’s Wall, built millennia ago by King Melin of the Melinar Empire—hailed as the father of modern civilization—once shielded the realm from the encroaching darkness of wild frontiers. Though now in ruin, it still stretches across the horizon, a silent testament to what a united people can achieve.

the GREAT UWOK

The Great Uwok is an immense desert that spans the central heart of the Alhnomiri continent. Its chronicles and legends stretch back millennia, and conventional wisdom holds that none should venture there save for those born amid its unforgiving dunes.

the KOGAMAR MOUNTAINS

The Kogamar Mountains, the largest range in Vehlia, stretch from the southern realm to the distant northern, along the western coast. Dark and foreboding, these jagged black peaks pierce the sky, murmuring of ancient myths and unsolved mysteries. Yet few dare to tread their slopes, for countless travelers have vanished without a trace.

the KRAAGMIR WILDS

The Kraagmir Wilds, a domain of jagged stone and perilous crags, owe their name to the infamous Kraag—massive, four-legged beasts with bone-like visages and uncanny adaptability. All shun this desolation, for it yields neither fortune nor secret, only death.

the KRAAGMIR HILLS

The Kraagmir Hills span between the Laeklands and Melin’s Wall, sheltering the land’s most infamous legends amid relics of countless wars scattered across their rolling horizons. Though haunted by daunting lore and scattered Kraag, the truly daring—skilled enough to withstand such wilderness—often return to share astonishing tales of their own.

the LAEKLANDS

The Laeklands stretch across much of the continent’s heartland. Dotted with innumerable villages and farms, they serve as a vital source of sustenance for all the realm.

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