The Burdens of Heirs
Perdyr - Act II
Published on 20. March 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
864 pages
979-8-9931379-6-4 (ISBN)
Description
Generations before the war, the losses, and the binding marriages, witness the burdens that shaped the heirs.
Act II lifts the veil from those who walked before them-the wounds and secrets buried deep in Midhelm. Lives once unknown become treasured tales.
Love fractures. Loyalties harden into chains. Faith is bent by those in power. Children are shaped by a world too raw to hold them.
No matter the offering, no matter the plea-
love cannot change fate.
For readers of queer Norse sagas and epic worlds rooted in brutal realism, Perdyr is Act II of a generational tale of fate, love, tragedy, and inherited burden.
Set a generation before the heirs, this tale turns to the oaths that built Midhelm-marriages forged for survival, alliances that stain both blood and soil, and the aching loves left to wither. The burdens are not yet carried by children, but by the parents who must choose between duty, legacy, and heart.
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Anais & Alexis are co-writers, co-creators, partners, and practicing Pagans whose work is bound in myth, fate, and heartbreak. The Burdens of Heirs was born from the stories they carried and the love they buried. The story is a gift to each other and to readers seeking mirrors of themselves. Writing individually for over a decade, each with a messy beginning in fanfiction and roleplays, they fell in love over storytelling. Their work celebrates queer, Sapphic/Achillean, neurodivergent, and diverse perspectives, creating worlds where all readers can be seen, honoured, and celebrated. As Pagans themselves, they are committed to restoring humanity and honour to Pagan and Norse culture, portraying thoughtful fleshed out characters while rejecting westernized approaches. Their stories explore how love, trauma, power, and survival shape identity, highlighting the paths we inherit and the lives we forge despite them. Inspired by devotion and myth-figures like Achilles, Patroclus, and Sappho, they weave loyalty, love, and passion into every tale. Together, they invite readers into stories that are not just tales, but lives they believe were gifted to them by the gods. They are honoured to share their stories to the world.