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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
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Episode 1 of 10
Life in the Village
Episode 1 of 10
Life in the Village
Life in the Village — Steampunk Fantasy, Episode 1
Welcome to Airovale, a bustling steampunk capital where the skies are stitched with trade routes and the air hums with the sound of zeppelins and hot-air balloons. This is where our story begins—on an ordinary day filled with merchants haggling, aeronauts preparing for their next journey, and families going about their daily lives.
In Life in the Village, we meet the people who call this vibrant hub home. From the market squares filled with exotic goods from distant islands to the docking towers where airships prepare for departure, every corner reveals the intricate workings of a society built on ingenuity and adventure. The South Sea archipelago stretches before them, full of opportunity and danger in equal measure.
This episode establishes the world of Airovale—a place where steam-powered technology meets human ambition, where fortunes are made and lost on the wind, and where the next great adventure is always just one flight away. It's a glimpse into normalcy before everything changes.
Life in the Village — Official Episode Art
The opening collage captures Aden's release from prison into the Village of Airovale. Characters emerge from a weaving crowd of unfamiliar faces as airships dock overhead and merchants offer spices, linen, and fresh vegetables. Amid the bustle, Kateryna's simple gift of an apple becomes the quiet moment that sets a great adventure in motion.
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🎵 Into the Wild Unknown
A Song from the Airovale Soundtrack
"Into the Wild Unknown" by Jef Gray — a village emerges, unfamiliar faces come into view, and a single story begins to weave them all together. The music builds with tension and wonder, capturing the hunger for adventure, the lure of riches hidden in dangerous places, and the risks that only make the bold desire them more. This is life in the village of Airovale, where zeppelins traverse the islands and families struggle to build homes within a world of merchants and trade. Every story is different, but for Aden — an orphan raised on the streets — danger is the only path forward. A chance encounter and an apple meant as an act of kindness place him aboard a voyage that will change everything. This is the spirit of the song: to launch fearlessly into the unknown, determined to venture into the wild unknown.
Listen to "Into the Wild Unknown" from the Airovale soundtrack →
Airovale — The Novel
Time is the only treasure
Audiobook
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Stream a full chapter preview right here — then unlock all ten chapters for less than a cup of coffee.
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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.