King of Dust: A TTRPG-Inspired Fantasy Novel About a Vampire King's Redemption
You can taste the rush. The dough hadn't risen.
Summary
King of Dust is a TTRPG-inspired adventure fantasy novel by Tycho Dwelis, following Darius Starbán, a disgraced vampire king seeking redemption in the cursed land of Starkovia. Inspired by Curse of Strahd, the story blends comedy, magic, and light LGBTQ romance as Darius and his unlikely allies—including a Cambion Inquisitor and his aristocratic ex-boyfriend—face otherworldly threats. The book was a Wattys 2022 Finalist and features low-spice, fade-to-black content.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledIn the twilight-drenched country of Starkovia, a disgraced king seeks redemption.
Darius Starbán, once the son of a great king, now grapples with the weight of centuries of mistakes and the curse of vampirism.
This TTRPG-inspired Adventure Fantasy blends comedy, magick, and light LGBTQ romance into a gripping narrative.
Can Darius rise above his mistakes, heal the wounds of Starkovia, and navigate the complex dance of his relationships without succumbing to his own curses?
King of Dust is a low-spice content book with fade-to-black scenes.
In the twilight-drenched country of Starkovia, a disgraced king seeks redemption.
Inspired by the classic and brilliant campaign Curse of Strahd.
Darius Starbán, once the son
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