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The Throne of Luster - An Epic Fantasy Novel

The Throne of Luster - An Epic Fantasy Novel

The Throne of Luster, the first in an epic new fantasy series set within Akeroth, arrives to whisk you away to a world of Light-based Magic & Dragons! You can also join in for a exclusive content, pins, stickers, art prints, RPGs, and more!
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Booktopia 2024 ๐Ÿ“š
#Fantasy
#Dragoncore
#Young Adult
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This project is part of Booktopia 2024 ๐Ÿ“š, which runs from September 5th - September 26th 2024. Learn more โ†’

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In the shadows of a fallen world, power is not a gift, but a burden to be borne.

Within the realm of Akeroth, in the great region of Batesian, the remnants of the lost World Tree still whisper of forgotten magics as a new and volatile force has emerged. The Light, once a beacon of hope, now burns with an untamed ferocity that threatens to consume all in its path. For generations, the Lightbearers have stood as guardians of balance, but in the wake of the cataclysmic Dragonfall, even they find themselves adrift in a sea of chaos.

Valeron Greenleaf, a young elf raised in the secluded village of Sproutvale, has always felt the weight of a destiny he couldn't name. Trained in the art of the blade but bereft of the magical abilities that define his world as a Lightless, he struggles to find his place. But when a dragon's attack shatters the peace of his home, Valeron discovers a power within himself that defies all he's been taught.
The Lux Edition will feature a hand drawn front cover and hand drawn map on the back! (Design not final)


Thrust into a world of political intrigue, magical warfare, and ancient prophecies, Valeron and his allies must navigate the treacherous waters of a realm teetering on the brink of chaos. The Pyrelords, wielders of destructive flame magic, seek to claim dominion over all. Dragons, now few, roam unclaimed awaiting those strong enough to tame them, while the remaining Factions of Lightbearers all seek a sliver of power to overthrow the flames that hold them.

In a land where light and shadow dance a deadly waltz, will Valeron find the strength to master his newfound powers and forge his own destiny? Or will he become a pawn in a game that has raged since the dawn of time?

Beautiful Hand Drawn Illustrations by Bryan Aranda
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Hand Drawn Dragon Illustrations by Bryan Aranda
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"Lightbearers" are special indivuals, these were beings who have been blessed with the ability to harness Light from different sources. Overtime Lightbearers of the same Source banded together leading to 8 unique factions, each headed by their powerful Light Lord.

Below you can learn more about them and their values to see where you may fit in!

Art by Wynter Creates


We will be running a Daily Trivia Challenge during the campaign too! We will ask questions, answers to which can be found in our videos on social, updates and in the campaign page itself.

Backers who wish to take part will need to choose a Lightbearer faction!

You can use the values above to choose your own but for some added fun, you can take our quiz to be sorted into one:
https://akeroth.typeform.com/lightbearer
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Standard Edition - Mockup


We are taking this chance to making a beautiful novel that is not only going to expand on the Lore of Akeroth with over 200,000+ words & 700+ pages, but also sit as an amazing addition to any shelf!

The Lux Edition will also include 20+ pieces of full coloured artwork alongside high-end offset printing, Smyth-sewn binding, an attached ribbon bookmark, gold gilding of the page edges, a bespoke interior layout with coloured ornate chapter headers and additionally, it has an embossed slipcase with metallic foiling!

The visual journey extends to the intricately illustrated endpapers, bookending the story with additional artistry. This thoughtful design ensures that every aspect of the book, from cover to cover, is a feast for the eyes as well as the imagination.

Endsheet artwork by Sober Scorps

This book also features a bespoke interior layout with ornate chapter headers, elevating the reading experience. These artistic elements provide an exquisite framework for the minimum of 20 full-page illustrations with in the Lux Edition depicting pivotal scenes and key characters from the narrative.

Over 20+ Pieces of Full Colour Artwork, 200,000+ Words & 700+ Pages. Header Art by Rubre.Art


Full-Color Internal Map of Akeroth by Arcane Atlas


More Beautiful Hand Drawn Illustrations by Bryan Aranda
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This Tier is Limited to 25 pledges only!

The prices above are in United States Dollars (USD)
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๐Ÿ“š Welcome to Booktopia โ€” a celebration of creativity and collaboration from a vibrant collective of writers, authors and artists collectively running crowdfunding projects from September 5th - September 26th.

๐Ÿ”ฅ Limited Cross-Collaboration Freebies โ€” All 50+ Booktopia creators have paired up with a fellow participant to create two unique and limited freebies together. If BOTH projects successfully fund, backers who support BOTH will get the TWO [2] cross-collab freebies listed on their campaign page, one will ship from each creator. The more pairs of Booktopia creators you support, the more freebies you will earn โœจ

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Pin Designs by Malvaa


Each Pin will measure 2 inches on it's longest side!

The Character Sticker Set includes 8 stickers featuring characters from the novel, each measuring 4 inches in size!

The Dragon Sticker Bundle includes 8 Baby Dragon Stickers, each measuring 4 inches! Sticker Designs by Artlovespaper

A premium deck with 16 hand drawn art pieces, symbols and a beautifully intricate hand drawn card back. Art by Tomasz Szpyla

Explore the Realm of Akeroth - the exciting setting of this novel with one of our Solo RPGs! These Zero-Prep, No GM Required Roleplaying Games are the perfect add-on for fantasy lovers and anyone who wants to dip their toes into TTRPGs! Grab them in as a Physical Hardback or Digital Add-On Today!


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Once funding goals are met, the team will spend the rest of year polishing every aspect of the game. To ensure smooth delivery of rewards, the project has teamed up with Gamesquest, a trusted and experienced partner in the crowdfunding industry.

All pledge tiers are priced based on region. The table below shows pricing (in GBP) from our fulfilment partner.


Please Note: Add-ons are not included in these prices and will be calculated by weight in your backer survey. these prices also do not include vat, if applicable this is payable during your backer survey.

Shipping Policies:

  • Shipping Details: ย Shipping is done from the United Kingdom and costs are not included in your pledge level so will be charged separately through BackerKit after the campaign ends.ย 

  • International Backers: Those outside the UK may be subject to additional charges such as VAT, taxes, or customs fees. For UK residents pledging for the journal, card deck or other non book related rewards, VAT will be applied during the pledge management process.ย 

Our shipping process, handled by BackerKit, starts from the UK. Review the provided estimates for your region. Keep in mind that adding extras or changing your pledge tier may impact your shipping rate.

Unfortunately, we cannot deliver to: Russia, Afghanistan, Ukraine, South America, Iran, Iraq, Syria.


Terms and Conditions:

  • By pledging to our project, you understand that the final product may vary in some aspects from what is shown during the campaign. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality items, but changes in design, size, or content may occur.
  • Refunds are available up to 7 days from the end of the campaign. Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds on collected pledges after that date.
  • Fulfillment is planned for September 2025, but this is subject to change.
  • By pledging you also agree to the estimated pricing for shipping and taxes provided above.

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  • By finalizing your pledge before the last address confirmation, you agree to our shipping terms. Ownership and risk of the package transfer to you upon its handover to the carrier. You are responsible for any import duties or taxes. Please ensure your delivery information is accurate.ย 

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