Dreams of Ydalir
Dreams of Ýdalir: A 3-Part Series
By Jenn Campus
A rich blend of myth, folklore, and ancestral magic, Dreams of Ýdalir is a fantasy series that bridges realms, generations, and the mysteries of lineage. Across three interconnected stories, we explore hidden truths, the power of bloodlines, and the ancient forces that shape the worlds of gods and mortals alike.
Book 1: Etchings in the Blood (Release Date: October 2025)
Currently Open for Beta Reading Until March 2025
What if your bloodline held the power to shape not just one life but many? What if the ancient gods whispered your name across time, calling you to reclaim a destiny steeped in magic and sacrifice?
Juniper Johnstone’s biggest challenge seems to be saving her family’s Vermont forest from unscrupulous developers. But when a cryptic page from a journal tied to her ancestor falls into her hands, her life spirals into a labyrinth of ancient secrets and mythic power. Marked by something in her blood that hums with old magic, Juniper is drawn into a world where the Old Gods still walk, and the boundaries between realms blur.
Guided by Wuldor, god of the hunt and protector of the ways between worlds, and Elen of the Ways, the ancient guardian of her family’s secrets, Juniper begins to uncover the truth about her bloodline. Her ancestor, Fawn, once defied a dark queen, but her actions ripple through time, leaving Juniper to bear the weight of a prophecy that could shatter everything she thought she knew— and everything she holds dear.
Mabel Kennedy, exiled to the human world and burning with vengeance, is determined to reclaim what was stolen from her. Her connection to the blackthorn tree—the heart of the Unseelie—binds her to a lineage of shadow and strength, even in exile. With schemes that weave through both mortal and fae realms, Mabel’s ambitions are as sharp as the thorns of her heritage. Yet beneath her bid for power lies a deeper need: keeping the worlds safe from those who wish to tear it asunder.
Every alliance is fragile, every truth is a weapon, and her choices will determine the fate of both her world and the realms beyond.
Etchings in the Blood is a spellbinding tale set against the backdrop of the 1990s, where myths collide with modernity, and the echoes of the past shape the future. As she pieces together her family’s story, Juniper must decide how far she’s willing to go to embrace her own destiny.
Book 2: (In Progress)
Traveling back to 1794, this prequel introduces Fawn, a 17-year-old orphan in the Scottish lowlands. Her life takes a mystical turn when she begins dreaming of Elen of the Ways and Wuldor. Gifted a magical deer mask, Fawn embarks on a journey that reveals the origins of the Gods, as well as a dark prophecy tied to her own bloodline.
Told through journal entries and paired with stunning illustrations, Fawn’s tale explores the deep connections between gods and mortals, as well as the seeds of the prophecy that will ripple across time.
No release date available yet.
Through these coming-of-age tales, Fawn and later Juniper are gifted with the divine stories of the Gods and learn how their true origins are tied to survival and Ancestral lineage repair.
Book 3: (Planned)
The final installment of the Dreams of Ýdalir series will weave together the journeys of Fawn, Juniper, and Mabel, culminating in an epic struggle for the future of the realms and the fulfillment of a prophecy that has been centuries in the making
Reviews
Jenn and Roberto’s book is a beautifully told story with art to match and enhance it. In addition to the adventure, you’ll also get myth, history and philosophy. Each page visually tells its own story as well, with hand written notes, letters, drawings, paintings, and even illuminated borders. I eagerly await each update!
Dreams of Ydalir is a mythological journey through time and other-wordly dimensions. Told through the diary entries of a young orphaned girl and the memories of Norse God Wuldor, each Dreams of Ydalir issue captures the reader’s heart and mind and leaves you anxious to learn what happens next.
Dreams of Ydalir features gorgeous images that complement compelling storytelling. I was hooked from the very first issue!
