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Flip through all 29 pages inside our brass-fitted steampunk reader — then take it with you.
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183 pp · ISBN 979-8902432326
★★★★★
Episode 2 of 10
The Crescent Islands
Episode 2 of 10
The Crescent Islands
The Crescent Islands — Steampunk Fantasy, Episode 2
The Crescent Islands beckon with volcanic heat and whispered legend. What begins as a copper mining expedition transforms into a descent through torchlit temples where treasure circles molten pools like carefully staged bait. Gold glints against obsidian walls, ancient sigils watching like patient eyes.
Here, the crew of the Gilded Star encounters Mahala—a tragic guardian bound by envy and flame, cursed to summon storms with prayers sharp as knives. Her fury reveals the terrible truth: these islands harbor not cursed gold, but a cursed keeper. Every coin claimed exacts a price measured in lightning and wrath.
As zeppelins lift with groaning hulls laden with temple treasure, clouds mass overhead like listening doom. The Nereid lags behind as electricity forms a face in the gathering storm. In this steampunk fantasy where fae guardians enforce cosmic law, wonder inevitably turns toward reckoning. The island is not backdrop—it is judge, jury, and executioner.
The Crescent Islands — Official Episode Art
This collage captures the lure of the Crescent Islands, where towering canyons conceal a maze of caves rich with copper—and whispers of something far more valuable. Airships brave the jagged corridors in search of honest fortune, while an ancient map promises hidden gold to those willing to risk everything. Yet some treasures were never meant to be found, and the curse that guards this sacred hoard proves far deadlier than greed alone.
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🎵 Mahala's Curse
A Song from the Airovale Soundtrack
"Mahala's Curse" by Jef Gray — dark, operatic tones embody the spirit of Mahala, an ancient sorceress granted immortality in exchange for guarding sacred gold. The gold itself is not cursed — she is. From the Crescent Islands, Mahala orchestrates revenge with devastating precision as airships attempt to flee with stolen cargo. A captive presence in the clouds known as Aelmir answers her command, tearing through zeppelins and balloons alike before casting them into the sea. Mahala knows the tide will return every coin to her grasp, while those lost in the storm become faceless casualties of her wrath. The Crescent Islands promise untold riches, but how long can such wealth be held — and at what cost?
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Airovale — The Novel
Time is the only treasure
Audiobook
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Audible · ASIN B0GX314JHL
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Paperback
Hold the Adventure
169 pages of steampunk fantasy — a signed-quality paperback to keep on the shelf or gift to a reader.
$19.98
169 pp · ISBN 979-8-90243-239-5
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Airovale — Frequently Asked Questions About the Book
Is the Airovale ebook the same story as the paperback or audiobook?
Yes — the story content is identical across all three formats. The only difference is the chapter illustrations, which appear in the ebook and paperback but not the audiobook.
Is Airovale worth reading if I already watched the episodes?
Absolutely. The video episodes present a glimpse of the scenery set to the soundtrack's emotional journey, while the book is where the characters' thoughts and dialogue come through — the full interior experience of the story.
Is Airovale appropriate for teens?
Airovale is appropriate for teens ages 16+. The content touches on mature themes including dueling, the penalty of death, greed, immortality, and coming-of-age young adult romance.
How much romance content is in Airovale?
The romance in Airovale is written at a young adult level, with no graphic content beyond a few kisses. It centers on the two main characters as their journey to a forbidden ruin reveals ancient secrets about the island they inhabit, and their relationship grows into love and a decision to be together.
Is there a content warning or spice level for Airovale?
No warning needed. Airovale is a romantic adventure story, safe for readers ages 16 and up, with no graphic moments beyond a kiss.
Is Airovale a series or a standalone book?
Airovale is a series. The first book introduces the story, and additional books — two or more to complete the arc — are currently in development.
Is there a comparable story to Airovale?
Not exactly. Steampunk fantasy with time travel exists, and fantasy with fae exists, but few stories combine both. The closest comparisons are Carnival Row (Amazon Prime Video) or The Anubis Gates (Tim Powers) — though Airovale is a wholly original fantasy world with no historical setting.
Is Airovale a book or a movie?
Primarily, Airovale is a story told through three lenses: book, video, and music. The website and companion channel (Roku TV) present short cinematic episodes alongside a complete original soundtrack, while the book is the deepest way to experience the full story — the center of the Airovale experience.