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We are proud to announce that The Weight of the Sword – A Naissus Legend 4 will be released exclusively on Amazon, December 12th.

In this fourth installment of the Naissus saga, we dive deeper than ever into the themes that have shaped the series from the very beginning: the burden of duty, the quiet ache of longing, and the heavy truth that the one who draws the sword is never the same as the one who sheathes it again.

Here, Pawel’s journey sharpens—his choices grow heavier, the shadows around him deepen, and the heart he carries becomes more fragile. The Weight of the Sword is crafted for readers who cherish character-driven epic fantasy: stories where love collides with duty and where a single decision can alter the course of a life.

Whether you’ve followed the Naissus world from the start or are discovering it now, this book marks a powerful new turning point in the legend.

Release date: December 12

Format: Print & eBook

We’re excited to announce that The Price of Pride, the third installment in Pawel’s journey, is now available exclusively on Amazon.

We can’t wait to hear your thoughts on this new chapter in the series. We truly hope you’ll enjoy it just as much as – or even more than – the previous two parts.

Thank you for following Pawel’s story and for all your wonderful support!

Hi! Markus here.

In just two days, the third novella in The Naissus Legend series will be released. Reaching this point… the halfway mark of the entire saga… feels like a milestone I’ve been quietly working toward for years. Seeing it finally materialize is both surreal and incredibly rewarding.

What has meant even more, though, is watching the series slowly find its readers. Noticing your comments on Amazon and Goodreads, receiving your messages, and seeing your reviews… it all means the world to me. Knowing that these stories resonate with you fuels my determination to keep crafting fantasy tales that matter.

The Price of Pride has been a particularly meaningful project, not only because of the story itself, but also because I’ve had the privilege of working with editor Morgan Wyn-Jones. My goal is always to deliver the strongest work I can, and having Morgan as both a guide and creative partner has made this installment something truly special.

This third book also gave me the chance to explore a new character: Brother Ivan… a young, earnest knight of the order whose unwavering devotion to the Orion faith stands in stark contrast to Pawel’s skepticism. Watching their relationship unfold, seeing how their beliefs clash and shape each other, was a fascinating experience for me as a writer. I think you’ll enjoy following their dynamic just as much as I enjoyed discovering it.

George R.R. Martin once described two types of writers: Architects and Gardeners. I’ve always felt at home in the latter category. When I sit down to write, I don’t impose the story… I let it grow. The tale unfolds as my imagination takes over, and the characters reveal themselves step by step. They feel real to me, and I follow their choices wherever they lead, even when the path surprises me. I don’t force them to fit the plot; instead, the plot emerges from who they are.

Writing this way means I get to experience the story much like you do… discovering twists, moments of tension, and unexpected turns as they happen. And that, to me, is the magic of storytelling: letting the characters breathe, trusting the world to guide me, and watching the legend take shape in real time.

A new chapter of the legend is about to begin. In two days, The Price of Pride arrives… and I invite you to step back into the world of Naissus and walk its winding paths with me.

Question 1: How did you first come into contact with the Naissus books?

I first met the author during Sweden’s Medieval Week in Visby in 2025, where I pre-ordered a copy of his debut novelette The Cursed Child. I was immediately drawn to the world and the characters. We kept in touch through social media, and when the release of part three, The Price of Pride, approached, I was offered the opportunity to edit the book — a task that has been both fun and deeply rewarding.

Question 2: Tell us a bit more about yourself.

My name is Morgan Wyn-Jones. I’m Swedish–British, and my father always had a deep passion for Fantasy — my brother is even named after Prince Caspian from Narnia. So from early childhood I’ve had a strong appreciation for good fantasy. My personal favourites are A Song of Ice and Fire and C.S. Lewis’ works.
I hold a masters’s degree from Stockholm University and studied at Hosei University in Japan. I speak Swedish, English, and Japanese fluently.

Question 3: What has been the most rewarding aspect of working on The Price of Pride?

Both part one and two had strong storytelling, rich worldbuilding, and solid prose. I’ve always appreciated Vikander’s vivid language and the way we spend so much time inside the characters’ minds. What’s unique about part three is the introduction of an additional POV. It became especially important to ensure that both characters’ thoughts and voices felt distinct and true to who they are — and I believe we accomplished that very well.
Beyond that, there were certain linguistic issues that I was able to help correct. I’m confident readers will notice a grammatical refinement in this book, as well as in the works to come. My role as editor is to help Vikander convey his story as clearly and smoothly as possible, and I truly feel we achieved that: the same voice, now delivered even better.
I’ve greatly enjoyed that process, and I believe the final result reflects it.

Question 4: Who is your favourite character in Naissus?

That’s a difficult one! There are many strong characters, but I would say my personal favourite is Brother Ivan — whom readers will get to know much more deeply in The Price of Pride and in the follow-up, Weight of the Sword, coming this December. In my opinion, it may be the best novella in the series.
Brother Ivan is a mirror to Pawel’s cynical outlook. That contrast is powerful, and I appreciate Ivan’s optimism and his belief in goodness. Both characters’ worldviews will be challenged as the saga unfolds, and it’s exciting to follow their journeys.

Question 5: What kind of readers are the Naissus books suited for?

I’d say Naissus is perfect for readers who appreciate character-driven stories — tales where the heart of the experience lies in following the characters’ personal journeys through a fictional world. If you enjoy a fantasy setting that feels realistic and dynamic, much like our own, with a diverse cast and nuanced perspectives on deeper themes such as morality, religion, politics, and love, then Naissus will feel like home.

These are works you can enjoy purely for their storytelling, but also ones that raise deeper questions and encourage readers to reflect and form their own viewpoints. Vikander doesn’t preach a specific message — he invites you to decide for yourself.

We’re proud to announce that you can now read more about one of Naissus most storied noble families — House van der Marcke of Westport. A house at the center of the story in ”The Price of Pride, A Naissus Legend 3”

From the age of the Prophet Orion to the present day, the van der Marcke lineage has stood as a symbol of diplomacy, craft, and commerce. In the newly published article, you’ll meet three generations of Westport’s dukes — Hendrik, Alaric VII, and Lambert — and trace how their choices shaped not only their duchy but the fate of there family

• Hendrik van der Marcke, the founder and first Duke of Westport, was a man who could win wars with his bow and end them with his tongue. A bridge-builder in every sense, he forged peace between rival tribes and built the first great city of the western delta — Nieuwbrugg, “The New Bridge.”
• Alaric VII van der Marcke, known as the Pragmatist Duke, restored his house to prominence through wit and commerce during an age of religious strife. While others called him heretic, merchants named him savior.
• Lambert van der Marcke, the current Duke, rules with restraint and calculation, maintaining peace through neutrality — a stance some call wisdom, and others cowardice.

Their banner bears a blue rooster upon a field of gold — a symbol of vigilance, pride, and unbroken dawn. It has flown above Nieuwbrugg’s harbor for generations, a reminder that while others built walls, the van der Marckes built bridges — and watched the sun rise over both shores.

Very soon, a third family will be revealed ahead of the release of the upcoming novella, Price of Pride, launching exclusively on Amazon on November 25th.

Whispers of the Eastern Nights
A Naissus Legend II

At the edge of the Duchy of Eastgate lies Vesperness, a manor bordering the shadow of the cursed forest known only as The Darkness. When accusations of witchcraft and bloodshed rise against the enigmatic Baroness Carmilla, the Hussar knight Pawel is dispatched to uncover the truth.

But within Vesperness nothing is as it seems. Candles burn without warmth, mirrors are absent, silver is shunned… and portraits of Baronesses past all seem to bear the same unchanging face. As Pawel and his unlikely companion, the young soldier Vavra, delve deeper into the mystery, they find themselves entangled in a web of superstition, politics, and ancient vows that reach back further than memory.

Is Carmilla a victim of envy and fear… or the keeper of something far older, and far more dangerous, than the Duchies could even imagine?

In this second tale of the Naissus Legends, faith and reason clash beneath vaulted halls, and Pawel must decide whether judgment is to be passed by steel, by uncovering the truth, or is there something to be discovered in the whispered secrets of the Eastern Nights.

Follow Pawel as his road leads him east, into a Duchy where faith and zealotry blur, and where every whisper might carry an invitation to the pyre. This second chapter deepens the mystery, the darkness, and the fragile hope that began in The Cursed Child.

Pre-order or mark your calendar — Whispers of the Eastern Nights releases 13th October

The nights grow longer. The whispers grow louder.

I’m super excited to share that Whispers Of The Eastern Nights: A Naissus Legend 2: part of the A Naissus Legend novella series. will be out on October 13th as an eBook and in print!

To celebrate, the first novella in the series, The Cursed Child, will be available for free on Amazon from October 5th to October 10th. It’s the perfect chance to jump into the world of Naissus and start the adventure.

So don’t miss it: grab your free copy and get ready for the new release!

The Price of Pride
A Naissus Legend 3

In the merchant duchy of Westport, power is measured not in scars or scripture, but in coin, guilds, and the favor of its silver-tongued Duke. To this city of silk and trade ride Brothers Pawel and Ivan, charged with securing the Order’s first foothold on the western shore.

But beneath Nieuwbrugg’s painted facades and perfumed feasts, old quarrels fester. Pride runs deeper than loyalty, and feuds older than memory threaten to turn the Duke’s fragile balance into blood.

Pawel, hardened by years of doubt, sees vanity where others speak of honor. Ivan, steadfast in faith, believes mercy can still turn wrath aside. Together they must walk a road where every word is a bargain, every gesture a weapon, and every alliance a snare.

What begins as a mission of diplomacy soon reveals itself as a struggle against the oldest curse of all… pride. And in Naissus, pride does not fade quietly.