Illustrated Codex of the Beyond the Veil Universe: World Glossary & Arcane Bestiary

by J. Michael Radcliffe

The Illustrated Codex of the Beyond the Veil Universe is the definitive guide to the magic, creatures, artifacts, Orders, and ancient history of J. Michael Radcliffe’s richly imagined fantasy world.

From dragons and daemons to shadow-cursed forests, enchanted talismans, necromantic horrors, and the fabled Veil that divides realms of magic and reality — this Codex gathers centuries of lore into a single, beautifully structured reference.

Featuring fully refined entries drawn from the novels and short stories of the Beyond the Veil saga, the Codex offers clear, immersive descriptions ideal for both new readers and longtime fans. Whether you seek the truth of the Shadow’s banishment, the secrets of the Five Orders of Magic, the origins of powerful artifacts like the Ring of Nekk’ar, or the strange creatures that haunt Ebonwood and the Northern Dunes, this guide provides deep insight into every corner of the realm.

Perfect for worldbuilding enthusiasts, lore collectors, and fantasy readers who love richly layered mythologies.

58 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 23, 2025

About the author

An avid reader of science fiction and fantasy novels all my life, I began writing The Guardian's Apprentice in 2002. After eight years of on-again, off-again writing, I finally published my first novel in August 2010. I live in rural Kentucky with my family and our six feline companions. When not acquiring recruits for my wife's ever growing cat army (which are terribly hard to train, by the way), I enjoy spinning stories out of the wisps of magic around me.

Visit me online at:

http://michaelradcliffe.wordpress.com
http://www.theguardiansapprentice.com