The Oblivion Gates

Cover of the dark epic fantasy/sci-fi novel The Oblivion Gates by Vale Wintry – Chronicles of Neiuar, Solanya with a black jaguar.
Chronicles of Neiuar by vale wintry
Book 1

THE OBLIVION GATES

A Dark Science-Fantasy adventure where shifting is a cursed duty and magic a feared power
✨ Blurb

Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." — Arthur C. Clarke

An ancient barrier.
Two worlds.
One lie.
Good and Evil are but two versions of the same story.

Faithful to a millenary alliance, the elemental shape-shifting warriors known as the Wardens watch over the border between the realm of Men and the lands cursed by a plague now lost to legend. For over four centuries, neither the infected nor enemy armies have appeared on the horizon.

When a multitude of exhausted exiles reaches the Barrier seeking sanctuary, Solanya rebels against the Gathering’s blind refusal. But in a world forged by shadows, mercy is a dangerous gamble. She ventures into their camps, only to find something unexpected. What is the unknown artifact that young Nekrem calls a key-device? And who are the beings hunting him, willing to do anything to reclaim it?

Torn between the kin of Men and that of the Wardens—an outcast to both as a half-blood—Solanya will discover that the line between Good and Evil does not run along the walls of the Barrier.
And she already crossed it in her mother’s womb, while clutching the hand of her twin, the dark mirror of her soul.

✨ Is this series right for me?

This series is intended for a mature audience. It contains adult themes, violence, and complex moral dynamics.

Content / Trigger Warnings:

  • Violence and death
  • Adult themes and occasional sexual content
  • Complex family dynamics (including twincest)
  • Coarse language

Romance:

  • Slow-burn romantic arcs unfold throughout the series.
  • Relationships develop with maturity and unexpected twists, but romance is not the primary focus (this is not "Romantasy"; no mating tropes or formulaic beats).

THIS SERIES IS FOR YOU IF YOU ENJOY:

Immersive world-building, flawed and badass characters, and thrilling adventures that explore the vast grey areas between right and wrong. It is a story about the fight to survive in a world that forgives nothing and the hope that keeps it alive.

Perfect for fans of The Witcher, Dune, and Joe Abercrombie.

✨ Related stories
Books related to the ‘Chronicles of Neiuar’ series: Prequel Novelette The Witch of the Mists and Novella vol. 1.5

Book 0: The Witch of the Mists

Book 1.5: Coming July 2026

ARCs available starting March 9, 2026

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An ancient barrier. Two worlds. One lie.

Publication date on Kindle Unlimited:
9 April 2026
Website exclusive early access:
9 March – 8 April 2026

The Oblivion Gates is the first book in the Chronicles of Neiuar series, a multi-POV dark science-fantasy saga that plunges readers into a universe of adventure, violent passions, and moral conflict. Good and Evil intertwine and blur in a world where magic seems to have triumphed over science, and the very foundations of human civilization stand upon a lie.

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Also in this series

The Witch of the Mists by Vale Wintry. Mango Hill Books. Cover of the prequel novella to the dark science fantasy series Chronicles of Neiuar.

Chronicles of Neiuar – Prequel Novelette

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Mango Hill Books. The Caves of No Return - Vol. 1.5 of the Chronicles of Neiuar. Novella. Vale Wintry.

Chronicles of Neiuar – Novella

Coming on July 2026