“From harrowing to heartfelt, cosy to creepy, these wonderfully diverse stories explore how we make and remake our kinship to the archetypal world.” – Glen James Brown, author of Mother Naked and Ironopolis

“A testament to the rich tradition of folk tales and storytelling in the North.” – Dr Icy Sedgwick, host of the Fabulous Folklore podcast and author of Rebel Folklore

“The Northern writers in Carnyx’s first anthology dig deep into landscapes and their legends to bring us a brand new set of fables.” – Kym Deyn, author of Folkish

Discover new, folklore-inspired tales from Northern writers in this first anthology from Carnyx Press. These strange, dark and playful stories explore the nature of folklore and imagine new folktales for our age, examining themes of community, prejudice, climate change and belonging.

Featuring Steven French, Suzannah Evans Furnass, Emma J. Lannie, Sophie Parkes, Sophie Reck Pointon, Ella Sprakarn, Victoria Stewart and Mae Tang. Edited by Nathaniel Spain.

Printed on premium, FSC certified paper

Oaths and Offerings is printed on Munken Print Cream: a longer-lasting, woodfree paper that ensures your book stays in pristine condition. The book is printed and bound in the UK, with a cover designed and illustrated by Nathaniel Spain, and zero artificial intelligence in its creation.

Available in other formats

If digital is more your speed, you can also order the anthology as an eBook through Weightless Books and Kobo.