I am the author of A Saga de Aldir, a novel published in 2020. Written in the tradition of epic medieval storytelling, the book explores the heroic and tragic life of Aldir, known as “the Man of a Thousand Feats.” Drawing inspiration from the grandeur of myth and the introspection of philosophical reflection, the novel is at once an adventure through imagined lands of Vandiar and a meditation on human greatness, hubris, fate, and freedom.
Set in the vast lands of Massiria, from the city of Eluvio to the edge of the known world, the story follows Aldir from virtue to vanity, from sacred calling to profane revolt. Gifted with extraordinary skill and cursed with unfortunate luck, Aldir embodies the tension between human potential and the whims of fortune. His tale is one of glory and downfall, of sacred quests and tragic flaws — a reflection on what it means to be human in a world governed by capricious destiny.
Rooted in old European mythologies and symbolic tradition, A Saga de Aldir is a deeply meaningful story with many hidden messages and layers — a philosophical novel wrapped in the grandeur of high fantasy. It speaks to readers who seek something darker, more reflective, and entirely original.
“This is the story of the greatest prodigy in the world: Man.”
You can find the Portuguese edition of A Saga de Aldir available for purchase at Fnac, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble — in both print and digital formats.