Carved Legacy Series by C. Miller

Even predators are hunted by something. Zelara has spent her life dedicated to eradicating the Vampyre plague, and that dedication cost her everything. When a choice with no true option leads her to being exiled from the only life she’s ever known, Zelara finds herself at the mercy of the very creatures she’s protected, and those that she’s hunted... moreEven predators are hunted by something. Zelara has spent her life dedicated to eradicating the Vampyre plague, and that dedication cost her everything. When a choice with no true option leads her to being exiled from the only life she’s ever known, Zelara finds herself at the mercy of the very creatures she’s protected, and those that she’s hunted. Blood and pain have been some of the most prevalent things in her life, but stepping foot into a human village sets her onto a path of discovering the depths of each. On that path brings clarity to what it is inside blood that causes such pain, but she already knows. .. Sometimes the things that hurt you the most are the things that don’t try to. less

After leaving the Vampyre in Lensilia to be studied, Zelara, Hale, and Lor head out to escape from the stiffness of life inside an Elven realm. Going back to the start to begin fresh from Faltair leads them on a path of exploring the intricacies of Virin blessings. It also leads to learning of corruption at the heart of the very priests who bless and control them... moreAfter leaving the Vampyre in Lensilia to be studied, Zelara, Hale, and Lor head out to escape from the stiffness of life inside an Elven realm. Going back to the start to begin fresh from Faltair leads them on a path of exploring the intricacies of Virin blessings. It also leads to learning of corruption at the heart of the very priests who bless and control them. An unexpected addition to the party causes everyone to face hard truths about their situation, and it forces Zelara to confront her past, including parts of it that have long been put to rest. Surviving the Vampyres is in some ways easy in comparison to surviving the pains of life. less

White Mage, Eres, had been surviving, stranded in the middle of nowhere in a little house with an abusive husband. When two Virin come in one night and kill him, everything changes. Agreeing to allow the Virin and two Elves to escort her to Shadowfel, the Mage city of Acaria, is a choice that alters the course of her life forever. The party makes an unexpected discovery on the way, picking up a stray thief who’s determined to shake the foundation of everything... moreWhite Mage, Eres, had been surviving, stranded in the middle of nowhere in a little house with an abusive husband. When two Virin come in one night and kill him, everything changes. Agreeing to allow the Virin and two Elves to escort her to Shadowfel, the Mage city of Acaria, is a choice that alters the course of her life forever. The party makes an unexpected discovery on the way, picking up a stray thief who’s determined to shake the foundation of everything. Both young women try to find their place in the group of extraordinary people life put them with, struggling with personal demons and attraction alike. But a refusal or inability to fit threatens to tear them apart before they truly attach to the party at all. less

The forest surrounding the Mage City of Acaria, Shadowfel, is a dangerous place. Lycans patrol and hunt in the trees of Shadowfall Forest, and navigating safely would be difficult work even for a pairing of Virin on their own. Getting safely into the city without Mage protection from inside isn’t something taken on lightly, nor is dealing with the beings between the party and their destination... moreThe forest surrounding the Mage City of Acaria, Shadowfel, is a dangerous place. Lycans patrol and hunt in the trees of Shadowfall Forest, and navigating safely would be difficult work even for a pairing of Virin on their own. Getting safely into the city without Mage protection from inside isn’t something taken on lightly, nor is dealing with the beings between the party and their destination. The darkness living inside alters their journey entirely, when they’re led to a Black Mage alone inside the forest, and Taeryn finds herself determined to save him. less