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The Sagas of Vaelora: The Burrow and the Blade

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Fifteen centuries have passed since Merris Brightpaw drove her blade through the heart of darkness beneath the Burrowlands. Her deeds echo in tavern songs, her sword rests in sacred stone—yet something stirs in the deep places where light fears to tread.




Babax Merrifur seeks nothing more than answers when he volunteers for his family’s westward expedition. Five years have passed since his brilliant older brother Stumper vanished on what should have been a simple trading route to Hollowbrook. The council called it misfortune—raiders, storms, deals gone wrong. But Babax never believed them.




What begins as a merchant’s quest for truth becomes something far more perilous. The realm comes apart at its seams around him—caravans vanishing without trace, mercenary companies turning feral, and whispers of a hunger that devoured civilizations before the first kingdoms drew breath. When bloodline secrets claw their way from his family’s buried past and powers long dormant crack the world’s foundation, Babax faces a choice that will echo through ages yet unborn.




Merris herself haunts his dreams now, her ghostly warnings sharp as the blade she once wielded. Around him gathers a fellowship marked by shadow and flame—warriors bearing scars from forgotten battles, wanderers who speak with the voices of the dead, and allies whose very souls burn with otherworldly fire. Together they walk a path that leads beyond family loyalty and into the realm where prophecies take flesh and legends bleed.




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?


  • Publisher: Spines
  • Language: English
  • ISBN: 9798902221432
  • Page Count: 748
Desmond R Robertson
Desmond R Robertson
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Desmond Robertson is a fantasy author based in Saint Louis, Missouri, where he lives and writes alongside his cat, Lilly. He has long held a deep love for epic storytelling, particularly works that explore courage, sacrifice, moral conviction, and enduring hope.

His literary influences include the woodland heroism of Redwall by Brian Jacques, the mythic scope of The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien, and the imaginative depth of The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis. These classic works helped shape his desire to craft expansive worlds grounded in meaning and moral clarity.

Beyond fiction, Desmond is a devout Christian who actively engages in evangelistic and apologetic work. He is passionate about defending the historic Christian faith, encouraging thoughtful dialogue, and helping others explore the truth claims of Scripture with clarity and conviction. His worldview informs both his storytelling and his public engagement, reflecting a commitment to truth, courage, and hope in both imagination and real life.

He is the creator of The Sagas of Vaelora, an epic fantasy series that weaves intricate worldbuilding with character-driven narratives and spiritual depth. Through his writing, Desmond seeks to tell stories that endure, inspire, and point beyond themselves to greater realities.

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