Morvelving: An Erviad Novel by C.J. Switzer

Author : C.J. Switzer

Book : Morvelving: An Erviad Novel

/ Fantasy , Epic Fantasy /

Publication date : January 15, 2025

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Blurb:

Enter the captivating fantasy world of Erviad and begin a journey of family, magic, and cruel Fates.

‘They see you, hold your immortal thread, but hers. Her short mortal ribbon warms their timeless hands. The Fates cackle with glee at the sorrow and doom that awaits upon her path’

Morvelving, an exile trapped by the same vices that led to his son’s death, is ready to end it all. Until he meets the orphan, Nippiktua, a mute and deaf child, marked by the Fates and with a knack for mischief. Though guilt ridden, Morvelving will not allow himself to abandon her to her treacherous destiny, and so vows to find her a safe and hidden home.

A wayward and perilous journey begins. Along their path, the two encounter a mystical Stag, escape warmongering centaurs, dispute with an obstinate prince, and flee from a dragon’s zealots.

But when the zealots capture Nippiktua as a sacrifice to the dragon’s whim, Morvelving must allay his fears and race to save the child from the strings of the Fates in the shadow of the tyrannical dragon.

My thoughts:

I will start with the cover! That was the thing that drew me in like a magnet! Mysterious, dark, and with a pinch of vintage vibe….combined with the mysterious title that makes you ask questions like “What/who is Morvelving?!” and you want answers!

It's an intriguing story of two souls that the fate (or THE FATES?🤔) gave rough obstacles to deal with but found each other when they needed it the most.

Morvelving (a.k.a. Fluff 😂❤️) is a famous mercenary, but wrong choices lead him to a life full of regret as an exile from his people, the Mulranei.

In his most desperate moment, all the reason to live - lost, he found Nippiktua—a little girl with blue skin and curious red eyes whose parents were killed, left all alone in the world.

Determined to find her a safe place to live, their journey together begins.

I loved how the fact that Nippi can't talk and hear was used beautifully to strengthen the bond between her and Fluff and felt like something special only for them❤️(I have to mention that I adored how she treated him like and oversized pet with those ear scratches and ruffling his fur😂❤️Also the nickname Fluff speaks volumes😂❤️) Furthermore made the communication between Nippi and everyone else more interesting and richer on emotions.

The world that surrounds them is full of different tribes and races, but you learn about them like a piece of a puzzle, you get a new one every new step Fluff and Nippi take during their adventure. I mean female dwarves with beards! I loved that!😂👌

Significant character growth and healing for both of them, especially for Morvelving, and I think that quote sums it up perfectly :

“There's a saying among my People: better to chase than be chased.” I's the courage to accept your fears and face them rather than run. Tonight, or tomorrow, that is what we must do."

Despite his fears, he took on the mantle he needed to and found new drive, purpose, and love❤️