Arkest in Shadows

Name: Arkest in Shadows
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Author: R. C. Rucker

by R. C. Rucker

131 Pages

July 29, 2025

Dark Fantasy Anthology

Grimdark Fantasy

Synopsis

A Dark Fantasy Anthology from the World of Starfaller. In the city of Arkest known as the city of Gates — where assassins walk as nobles and shadows breathe with ancient hunger — there is no such thing as safety. Only survival. ARKEST IN SHADOWS pulls back the veil on the secret wars waged in the alleys, sewers, and spires of the Dreaming Empire's most dangerous city. Set in the world of Starfaller: Shadowborn, this powerful collection of short stories reveals the brutal lives and final moments of those who live — and die — in the dark.

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Characters, factions, locations, and artifacts from this book — catalogued in the Lore Archive.

Characters

Starfaller

Supreme Commander of the Grim Shadows — the Red Hand. Former Black Raven and Nightstalker-class operative with a 100% mission success rate across 500+ confirmed operations.

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Factions & Orders

The Grim Shadows

A private, elite, multi-division paramilitary organization headquartered in Arkest. They function as a sovereign military force with their own laws, execution systems, and recruitment protocols.

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Locations

Arkest, City of Gates

The oldest and most dangerous city in the empire. Five cities in one — where every coin bleeds and every gate could open into something you cannot return from.

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Factions & Orders

The Silver Veil

Masters of assassination, illusion, necromancy, and manipulation. Their stronghold houses a Riftgem connecting to unknown realms. Led by the Hidden Lord.

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