The Pit Dispatchnewsletter + reader pack
Words are weapons. Welcome to the Pit.
A dark fantasy series with morally grey fighters, brutal arena politics, and a magic system that turns spoken truth into violence.
Voicesong
Weaponized spoken magic. Costs are real.
The Arena
Fame, blood, and bargains you regret.
The Dossier
Spoiler-aware lore, maps, and files.
For readers who love
Morally grey choices
Characters you root for even when they do the wrong thing for the right reason.
If you want
A magic system with teeth
Rules, costs, taboos, and consequences that land like a punch.
And
Arena brutality + intrigue
The Pit is entertainment, punishment, and a political lever. Pick one.
"Words are weapons. And in the Pit, every syllable draws blood."
— On Voicesong magic
For the dedicated reader
Explore the world of Valdris
Character dossiers, an interactive map, and deep lore—all spoiler-protected based on how far you've read.