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Umbral cycle (Shadows of the Exiled) inspired dark fantasy illustrated background
H&S Alvaurence, the dark fantasy writer and illustrator duo responsible for The Absurd Burden of Family and more!
H&S Alvaurence, the dark fantasy writer and illustrator duo responsible for Sinners of Drottinmyr and Umbral Cycle

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H + S Alvaurence are an author and illustrator duo dedicated to creating dark fantasy tales that provide readers an escape from modern drudgery. 

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Our Story

H. Alvaurence is an award-winning illustrator that specializes in traditional watercolor and ink. Her portfolio focuses on whimsical dark fantasy illustrations for literature, graphic novels, children's books, and private commissions. Her works can be seen in Infected by Art, Writers and Illustrators of the Future, Imagine FX, and more! 

S. Alvaurence is a prolific writer that has finally decided to put forth creative works to an audience. 

Their debut novella, The Absurd Burden of Family: A Cautionary Tale, was a 2026 da Vinci Eye Finalist (Eric Hoffer Book Award).

Both met in college, collected a horde of cats, and have been creating worlds together ever since.

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