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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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H. Alvaurence is an award-winning illustrator that specializes in traditional watercolor and ink. Her portfolio focuses on fantastic, whimsicial, and ominous 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 an award-winning author that enjoys crafting character-driven tales that play on the twisted natures of mankind. 

Their debut novella, The Absurd Burden of Family: A Cautionary Tale, was an Eric Hoffer Award recipient (2026 Runner Up Short Story/Anthology, 2026 Grand Prize Finalist, 2026 da Vinci Eye Finalist, and 2026 First Horizon Finalist). 

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

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