Born of Blood and Ruin
by Acro Knable · March 2026
In the elven citadel, purity is power, and the half-bloods bleed to uphold it.
Vaelen was destined to ascend among the immortal elite until a cursed bite turned his blessing into ruin. Now hunted and cast out, he must choose between vengeance and survival. As rebellion rises from the shadows, Vaelen stands at the edge of a world built on blood and ready to burn.
Born of Blood and Ruin is a dark fantasy tale of power, corruption, and the cost of defiance, where even salvation comes at a price, dressed in blood.
About Born of Blood and Ruin
In the elven citadel, purity is power, and the half-bloods bleed to uphold it.
Vaelen was destined to ascend among the immortal elite until a cursed bite turned his blessing into ruin. Now hunted and cast out, he must choose between vengeance and survival. As rebellion rises from the shadows, Vaelen stands at the edge of a world built on blood and ready to burn.
Born of Blood and Ruin is a dark fantasy tale of power, corruption, and the cost of defiance, where even salvation comes at a price, dressed in blood.
Acro Knable
Acro (they/them) is a neurodivergent dark fantasy author whose stories explore the razor’s edge between vengeance and hope. Their debut novel, Born of Blood and Ruin, launches The Heresy of Blood series, blending visceral worldbuilding with morally complex characters and haunting themes that linger long after the last page.
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