Zerythar

In a world where memory is magic,
nothing is ever lost.

What is Zerythar?

"O Zerythar, strive to reconcile all you have created, and grant endurance to those you have graced with this gift."With this sentence, every respected chronicler of the Dukontinento opens their books describing the histories of the peoples, lands, and phenomena of this world.Zerythar is a place where memory is not merely recollection, but an actual part of reality. Some call it magic, others a gift or a miracle—but no one can ignore it entirely.The past does not vanish—it exists beyond time in matter, has the power to shape the future, seeks continuity in the living, and demands to endure.This is a tale of what remains when the gods fall silent and stories refuse oblivion.Of people who were not meant to be heroes—and of the price they pay for uncovering hidden secrets.That is why those touched by the world's memory seek to preserve it, in art and writings, believing that recorded memories and thoughts can endure as long as those which Zerythar remembers.

Who is Zerythar for?

Zerythar may be for you if:

You're looking for fantasy rooted in unfamiliar histories and cultures, not in familiar conventions,
You like to discover the world alongside the protagonist, step by step, without an omniscient narrator,
You value stories in which knowledge has its price, and memory is a real driving force,
You're interested in themes of identity, inscription, and endurance—not just action and conflict.

If even one of these points sounds familiar, you've probably come across a title that may linger in your memory for a long time!

Currently Published Journals

Zerythar: Memory of Zaihon. Tale of Zephyr Eurus. Tome I

In the 294th year of the Era of the Unity, Unaro launches the Third Eastern Expedition, seeking to find traces of two earlier expeditions that vanished without word, and to fulfill an ambitious plan to expand knowledge of unknown worlds. Among the chosen is the young cartographer-idealist Zephyr Eurus, convinced that his role will be confined to maps, observation, and documentation.Reality proves otherwise.Zephyr is plunged into the heart of disputes that began long before his birth, and discovers that the new land—Zaihon—is a place where the world's memory does not stay silent, and the past can come alive in the most unexpected forms.This is a tale of the young Scivolaro's first step into the unknown: of an expedition meant to bring answers, but which instead opened doors to mysteries that cannot be closed.

Read the Prologue and Act ∅ for free

Zerythar: Memory of Gyo. Tale of Zephyra Eurusa. Tome II

After reaching the abandoned city of Gyo, Zephyr Eurus takes command of a group who begin a fight for survival and a race against time.Sheltering in the cursed ruins demands considerable preparation to make them fit for the living.Meanwhile, the mission entrusted by Unaro remains in motion—though the world Zephyr and his companions knew turns out to be a warped construct looming above them. Both the Unaristoj and the Zaihonese must face an inescapable threat that lurks deep within Zaihon.The further they reach into this land's history, the less certain everything around them becomes—and everything they believe in: purpose, identity, and whom and what they can trust.In the world of Zerythar, memory is not merely recollection. It is a force that can save or destroy. Drawing from the past to shape what comes next.

Zerythar World

The world of Zerythar did not come into being as a whole.
It was stitched together from memories, empires, and roads that had never yet met.
And its borders are not fixed—they shift with the story.

Dukontinento & Unaro

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About the Author

Who breathed memory into Zerythar?

J. M. Jazgarski—author of the Zerythar saga.I write fantasy where memory is a force of the world, and every story refuses to be forgotten.I'm drawn to stories that let you discover the world step by step—through traces, records, and memories.I draw inspiration from real history, ancient cultures, and the question of how memory shapes our reality.Zerythar is taking shape as a world to be discovered—not just to be read once.

Thanks to whom does Zerythar endure?

To every person who reaches for this book and finds within it even a fragment of joy—in the chaotic world we inhabit.

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FAQ

Q: When is english Volume III scheduled?
A: December 2026.Q: How many volumes will there be about Zephyr Eurus?
A: Three main volumes are planned for 2026.Q: What is archeofantasy?
A: A fantasy subgenre where the past lives in artifacts and in the world's memory. Magic is a kind of archeology, the uncovering of bygone eras and their inhabitants, and of ontology, the study of the nature of reality and its elements.Q: Is it a standalone or a series?
A: A series. All volumes will be available in 2026. More are planned for 2027.Q: Which AI tools have been used in working on the books?
A: Initially ChatGPT, currently Claude and Grammarly.Q: How have AI tools been used in the creative process?
A: I use AI tools exclusively as editorial and support in constructing the world's languages. I have also used them for brainstorming when devising the species that appear in Zerythar, and for consultation on topics entirely outside my expertise but essential for the world's realism.This English edition was translated from the Polish original with the assistance of AI-based tools; the entire translation subsequently underwent extensive authorial editing.Q: Where can I buy it?
A: On Amazon. Kindle ebook or printed.Q: Can I read it for free?
A: Prologue and Act Ø are available on Wattpad. Whole books are available in Kindle Unlimited.

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