Apocrypha Act I

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The rite has begun. Ancient magic stirs as a forbidden rite awakens witches, warbands, and the ghosts of forgotten Kings. Under a dark moon, the traditions of horror folklore come to life. Order your edition in print or digital from Amazon, Apple, Kobo, or Lulu.

Immerse in the opening act of the Apocrypha Saga.

Explore the Witch Clans and the Kingdoms of Men.

Journey to the world of Apocrypha, where the dark moon’s appearance alarms the human kingdoms, while the witch clans brace for an impending catastrophe. A forgotten and forbidden ritual, known as Apocrypha, begins to resurface, guided by fate. Now, the forces of the world must clash-either to prevent this ritual or to bring it to fruition.

An illustration of three fire spectral figures. The background is dark and ominous.

A Descent to the Lower Lands

Discover the World of Apocrypha

Forged by ancient beings, the vast and diverse world of Apocrypha, known also as the Lower Lands, serves as home to both mankind and witches. From dense, enchanted forests to towering ice-covered mountains, its intricate atmospheres can shift from serene to perilous in an instant. Haunted ruins and mysterious locales linger in the shadows, holding secrets that shape the fate of all who live there.

An illustrated panoramic view of the Shabrani Clan of witches. In the foreground, numerous tents and small shanties surround a tall, imposing stone fortress. A giant volcano called Dukkah behind the city, all under a vast, open sky.

Synopsis

When a dark moon climbs the sky, an outlawed ritual awakens, drawing witch clans and human kingdoms toward an inevitable reckoning. In the Lower Lands, every choice tips the balance: a spark can crown a ruler, or burn a realm to cinders. Apocrypha Act I begins the saga where fate, ambition, and old magic collide.

What you’ll find inside

  • A sweeping dark-fantasy opener with witches, medieval content, and courtly intrigue.
  • Ritual lore and secrets that thread through battlefields and backrooms alike.
  • Multiple viewpoints that broaden the world while tightening the stakes.
  • World-building of forests, ice peaks, ruins, and frontier towns, rich with atmosphere.

Why read it

  • Big canvas, human stakes: epic scope anchored to intimate motives.
  • Myth meets steel: ritual, omen, and strategy entwined.
  • Series starter: a decisive Act I that sets future consequences in motion.

Who it’s for

  • Readers of dark fantasy, mystery, and witch-lore.
  • Fans of faction politics, battlefield tension, and slow-burn revelations.
  • Book clubs that enjoy theory-crafting and foreshadowing.

Details

  • Formats: Paperback, Hardcover, eBook.
  • Retailers: Amazon, Lulu, Kobo, Apple.
  • Series: Apocrypha.
  • Author: Henry Does.
Format

Paperback, Hardcover, Kindle, eBook

Retailer

Amazon, Lulu, Kobo, Apple

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