STYGIAN: THE DARK DESCENT

A Dark Fantasy Epic of Prophecy, Power, and the Price of Freedom

"Fate begins when choice ends."

Years ago, the Mad God Kolat was slain by King Stygullous. The skies have been silent ever since, but peace never followed. In the crumbling kingdom of Arkanus, elves remain enslaved, their magic feared, their voices silenced.

When Kraven—a young, rebellious elf—is captured in the human capital, he expects a swift execution. Instead, he's forced into servitude under Princess Kreia, the daughter of the very king who ended the age of gods. But Kreia harbors secrets of her own, and the chains that bind Kraven soon begin to unravel far more than just his fate.

As dark omens stir and monstrous abominations rise from forgotten places, whispers return of Kolat's unfinished legacy. A prophecy long buried is awakening… and Kraven may be its unwilling vessel.

Haunted by dreams that don't belong to him and a voice that doesn't speak from his own mind, Kraven finds himself at the heart of a battle he never asked for—but may be destined to fight. His journey will drag him through haunted ruins, fractured alliances, and treacherous power struggles. And as the throne weakens, a darker force threatens to return—not as a god, but as a reckoning.

Why You'll Love This Book:

A dark, character-driven fantasy with psychological depth and high stakes
Complex, morally gray characters navigating a decaying world
Powerful themes of freedom, identity, memory, and control
Intricate worldbuilding layered with lost magic, forbidden prophecy, and ancient gods
A slow-burn epic that unfolds like a puzzle—dangerous, emotional, and impossible to ignore

Perfect for Fans Of:

The Witcher series by Andrzej Sapkowski
Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
The First Law trilogy by Joe Abercrombie
Grimdark stories with emotional resonance and haunting worldbuilding
Games like Dark Souls and Dragon Age, where lore, mystery, and moral choice define the journey

Stygian: The Dark Descent is the gripping first novel in an ambitious new saga. It's for readers who crave darkness with depth, fantasy with consequences, and characters who fight not just monsters—but fate itself.

If you're ready to fall, scroll up and begin your descent today.

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