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RUIN: RISE OF THE LIBERATOR
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Once upon a time, after the world BURNED
The Prophetess rules with divine tyranny from her Golden Spire. But aboard the Liberator, a legendary stolen airship, a crew of fugitives defy her to chart a perilous course into rebellion.
A Hand-Crafted Celebration of Steampunk & Sci-Fantasy
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The Prophetess rules Ruin with divine tyranny, but aboard the stolen airship Liberator, a fugitive crew dares to rise against her empire. Their rebellion sparks the saga that will change Ruin forever.
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Collector's Edition
The Collector’s Edition is designed for readers who want something special on their shelf. It’s a premium hardcover that goes beyond the story with added depth and visual detail.
Here’s what’s inside:
- Over 40 full-color illustrations by Brandon Ellis
- Authentic in-world sketches and visual development
- High-quality silk paper for a tactile reading experience
- A collector’s slipcase with custom art and foil accents
- Unique design touches like chapter openers and stylized typography
A keepsake edition made for those who want the world of Ruin brought to life.
Paperback Edition
The paperback edition of Ruin: Rise of the Liberator is designed for everyday reading.
- Softcover (matte finish)
- Full novel, unillustrated
- Lightweight, flexible binding for easy handling
Perfect for readers who want the full story in a portable, affordable format.
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Explore Ruin →
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A Land Scarred by Forgotten Wars
Across Ruin, shattered relics and hollowed battlefields lie undisturbed since the wars that created them. Ash and ruin coat the land, and under the light of the Broken Moon in the skies, people fight to survive.
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Ruled through Divine Tyranny
From her throne atop the Golden Spire, the Prophetess claims divine right and absolute control. She hoards ancient tech, gathers Awakened to her Holy cause.
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The Age of Brass Havoc
Clockwork men roam the wastes, powered by lost knowledge and questionable loyalty. Some serve the villainous Prophetess. Some have minds of their own. Pray you meet the right kind.
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The Awakened: Gifted and Hunted
From exiles and renegades to reluctant rebels, the crew of the Liberator find themselves in a battle far larger than themselves, and soon become embroiled in conflicts to decide the very fate of RUIN.
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Alia Rychist: Captain
Once a tool of the Prophetess, Captain Alia is now a liberator of the Awakened. She captains the Liberator, risking everything to steal back what the Holy Land has claimed... one soul at a time.
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Meet the Crew of the Liberator
From exiles and renegades to reluctant rebels, the crew of the Liberator find themselves in a battle far larger than themselves, and soon become embroiled in conflicts to decide the very fate of RUIN.
Psst... Wanna See Inside? We got you. Click here to download the prologue and first chapters of Ruin: Rise of the Liberator and see if you like it.
Go Beyond the First Three Chapters
Get started with Ruin: Awakening - the prologue to the Rise of the Liberator story. And it's available in paperback and Epub now, so no waiting!
THE LIBERATOR ROAMS THE SKIES
Captain Alia Rychist & her crew slip by authorities unnoticed. Their mission: to liberate Awakened individuals (figures of extraordinary power) from the clutches of the Prophetess.
SCAVENGERS SCOUR THE WASTES
Tragedy strikes below. At death’s door, a lone tech-scavenger named Jim exhibits extraordinary power, attracting the attention of the Liberator.
FIGURES LURK IN THE DARK
Agents of the Prophetess make use of a political stalemate to further their aims: to bring all Awakened under the thumb of the Holy Land, and reignite their conquest of Ruin.
A CLASH DEFINES AN AGE
The stage is set. Betrayal, indoctrination, espionage, survival. One ship against all odds.
