love • darkness • corruption • flawed gods
Blight of Divinity
A book series inspired by Dungeons and Dragons
Delve into the lore-rich world of Albrene. A dark fantasy world inspired by more than a decade of home-brew Dungeons and Dragons campaigns written by Elias Fenic. With the players' blessing, their characters were adapted into the main characters of Rise of The Witnesses the first of three books in Blight of Divinity
Join Ayela on her journey through her epic adventures in this dark fantasy, D&D inspired world. Future books in Blight of Divinity will continue to draw from my dark fantasy campaigns. Campaigns where our heroes were forged in the fires of imagination and where darkness lurks around every corner.
Dungeons And Dragons is a property of Wizards of The Coast. I make no claim to own or have created their content. All the content of my book series, while drawing inspiration from their world and creatures, is original.
What inspired me to write?
My story as a writer, began in high school, where my imagination was fueled by a love for dragons and fantasy. One day, I spat a loogie on the ground (gross, I know). But the shape it made inspired me to write a story. For the next five hours, I wrote a sci-fi romance story. Though complete garbage, that story taught me I enjoy writing.
I spent the next seven years of my life writing a novel called Awakening and building my dark-fantasy world, Albrene.
In college, I became obsessed with Dungeons and Dragons. My experience as a writer, alongside diligent practice, led me to become an excellent dungeon master.
When my friends urged me to run a campaign in my world, Rise of The Witnesses was born. Blight of Divinity is a series with approximately 9 books confirmed in the core series, and as many as 40 planned. This epic adventure not only became the best campaign I've ever run, but also served as the catalyst for nearly a decade of sequel and spin-off campaigns all taking place in my fantasy world.
The Dark Fantasy World of Albrene
I don't believe in exposition.
Blight of Divinity unfolds in a dark fantasy world meticulously crafted over twenty years. With countless documents and pages of material, my world-building journal is extensive.
While my archive is vast, I use minimal exposition in my novels. I prefer to unveil lore organically, allowing readers to discover the depth of the world through character interactions and immersive storytelling. This approach creates a sense of intrigue and leaves much to the reader's interpretation.
In the future, I may develop a Wiki with the lore of my book on full display. But for now, you will have to discover it for yourself.
Rise of The Witnesses
Experience a dark and thrilling fantasy romance full of adventure, death, action and corrupting darkness.
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wo childhood friends and an exiled druid, one born to poverty, the other to privilege, all haunted by the mistakes of the past. Each bound by the will of unseen hands, a war against forbidden magic, and the god determined to claim their souls.
Ayela only wanted to protect her foster siblings from their cruel caretaker. But when the sister she trusted most surrendered her soul to Erithia, the seductive god of death and desire, Ayela’s home was laid to ruin. She swore never to follow that same path. Ayela resisted Erithia's temptations, even when the god of desire offered to restore what she lost.
Now alone in a city where gold buys silence and mercy is saved for the rich, Ayela is aided by Bahn, an exiled druid, and Lillia, her childhood friend. The three find refuge in a small band of mercenaries. A flicker of hope burns with this new found family. But the temptations of Erithia's magic linger, and their shadows are all too cunning. Ayela must resist the darkness clawing at her soul or risk becoming the very monster she swore to defy.
TROPES
Found Family, Pantheon of Gods, Evil is Sexy, Elemental Magic, Underworld, The Underdog, Deal with The Devil, LGBT,
TRIGGER WARNINGS
Abuse, Gore, Addiction, Abandonment
For fans of dark fantasy, slow-burn romance, and villainous gods.
Perfect for readers who love Dungeons & Dragons, morally grey characters, and high-stakes adventure.
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What is dark fantasy
Why I Write Dark Fantasy
I write in the genre of Adult Dark Fantasy because that is what I most enjoy reading. I enjoy gritty, down-to-earth fantasy that may not always end with a fairy tail ending. I prefer the more realistic expressions of these fantasy worlds. I hope that my writing reflects my love for the genre.
The Books That Inspired Me
