After the near extinction of magic and humanity's resulting population and technological setbacks, a group of warriors and scholars rose into the sky in a floating city to preserve and recreate magic and all its trappings. The prophecy they received told of a wondrous time far in the future when four people, two men and two women, would restore magic to the world below. A century later, novices Indarra and Ura were born to fulfil these fables- only, they know next to nothing of their fate. Together, they are immediately thrown into a world of power struggles and court intrigue, all while tasked with honing their meagre skills.
❝ An exile should remember that they will die in these lands and there is nothing they can do but fight. ❞
[complete | editor's pick | book 1]
The Reaper's Curse has come, the gods have foreseen death and people are helpless to fight it. Those infected lose their minds, feasting on souls and flesh. Surviving the Reaper's Curse means being forced from Muovea's capital and into exile, abandoned and forgotten.
Alicia Zalana had her entire life before her, destined for greatness amongst the opulent palace of the capital. But when the queen is murdered and Alicia is the only one who knows who did it, she's compelled to play her hand and risk exile. Or much, much more.
As long-forgotten legends begin to stir beneath the ancient stone of Muovea, Alicia will discover just how much she's willing to sacrifice, and just how much she cares for the captain who saved her life.
➳ Wattpad Editor's Pick (May 2020)
➳ Featured in @WattpadDarkFantasy's 'The Bestiary' reading list
➳ Featured in @Fantasy's 'Dark Fantasy' reading list
➳ Featured in @StoriesUndiscovered's 'Diamond' reading list
➳ Featured in @WattpadZombies' 'Voodoo Hoodoo' reading list
➳ Featured in @SpeculativeFiction's 'More Than The Eye Can See' reading list
➳ Complete!
➳ This book is part of a duology (a two book series) and is the first. The second and final book is 'The Grey Blood'.
➳ Recommended 15+ for depictions of violence and some coarse language.
➳ Previously titled 'The Black Taint'.
➳ Cover created by the wonderful and talented @soundthealarm
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