Book Kickstarter: Sagas of Vaelora - The Burrow and the Blade (Book One) Anthromorphic Epic Fanta...

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THE BURROW AND THE BLADE - KICKSTARTER UPDATE

45% FUNDED IN JUST 2 DAYS!

Our community of readers is making this dream a reality!

Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sagasofvaelora/sagas-of-vaelora-the-burrow-and-the-blade

Dive into the Sagas of Vaelora

Welcome to Vaelora—a world of seven great continents protected by ancient divine barriers, where beast-folk civilizations thrive alongside humans and the mysterious Elder Races: the stone-singing Quorathi, the spirit-touched Lethari, and the descendants of the great Veydraghul dragons. This is a realm where magic flows through essence and aether, where gods walk among mortals, and where the line between light and darkness grows ever thinner.

About "The Burrow and the Blade"

Fifteen centuries after the legendary Merris Brightpaw drove her blade through the heart of darkness, young Babax Merrifur—a merchant prince of the rabbit-like Lopari—sets out to solve a family mystery that will shake the foundations of the world.

When his brilliant brother Stumper vanished five years ago on a simple trading route, the council called it misfortune. But Babax never believed them. What begins as a quest for answers becomes an epic journey into prophecy, ancient magic, and the return of evils that predate civilization itself.

This is Redwall for adults—a world inspired by Brian Jacques' beloved tales but crafted for mature readers who crave deeper themes, complex moral choices, and the weight of genuine consequence. Experience the wonder of anthropomorphic fantasy married to the epic scope of adult fantasy literature.

From political intrigue in the democratic United Burrowlands to ancient curses stirring in forgotten depths, from the blessed Abbeys of the Verdant Flame to the warrior kingdoms of wolf-lords and bear-clans—this is a world where every warren, every sword, and every prayer matters.

The blade rose once to save the world. But can a merchant's son wield what a hero forged when the truth he seeks may destroy everything he holds dear?

What Our Beta Readers Are Saying:

"I've truly loved reading this book so much, and can't wait to read it again once the story is finalized! The story as a whole is so well fleshed out, and the ending definitely leaves the reader wanting more." —Brie

"You've taken inspiration from Redwall, but made it completely your own." —Ashley

"The Phantom War chapter was my favourite. I was just so engrossed in it. It was so well paced, action packed and filled with emotion." —Mary

KICKSTARTER GOAL: $1,000 (Already 45% funded!)

Campaign Started: September 1st, 2025

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