The shadowed chaos billows to new heights of aggression, setting aflame the spread of an escalating war as the hunt for the horcruxes resumes with more pointed aims. Family, allegiance, and ideology are put to the test as conflicting sides yank and clash, calling into question what it means to stand for one side or another - or somewhere in between. (Sequel to Ren: From the Ashes)

In the thick of the first war with Voldemort, Regulus steals the locket horcrux; and pulled from the grip of its trials, he survives the cave. What follows is a tale of espionage, blood politics, and accidental vigilantism. Welcome to 1979.

If this were Captain Planet, James would have the power of heart. Also the power of 'being a bit of a tosser', but that wasn't one of the available monikers. Moments in the friendship of inseparable best friends. Part of the Renascentia-verse.

War ate away at its soldiers like some acidic, slow-dripping poison, burning and stinging until it had chewed away all the parts of a person that felt the pain of loss most acutely. Or perhaps, war just made a person better practiced at hiding it. Some more so than others. 5 perspectives of Regulus Black's death/disappearance: Barty, Bellatrix, Snape, Narcissa, Walburga. Ren-verse

[OotP AU] In the wake of the Dark Lord's resurrection, fractured shards of the Black family - once scattered - are pieced together as the embers of resistance flicker to life once again. Unlikely partnerships are forged, and trust must be earned in a race against time to protect the next generation from the mistakes of the past and guarantee a future for the wizarding world.

[c. 1976-1978] Responsibility to family, restoration of family - the wounds of Sirius's departure fester in his wake, and Regulus takes a dark plunge into the Death Eaters to settle the storm.

[c. 1972 - 1979] Fraternity, friendship, a brotherhood of the like-minded. Regulus had lost his brother to the lions, but amongst serpents, he would never be alone. Compliant with the Renascentia-verse but can stand alone as well. Chapters are self-contained and won't always be posted in order, but will each have a date to mark time-frame.

A Black family Christmas mini-series, Renascentia-style. Day 1: Cassiopeia Black (c. 1964), Day 2: The Black Sisters (c. 1971), Day 3: Arcturus (c. 1972), Day 4: Alphard (c. 1961), Day 5: Orion (c. 1969), Day 6: Pollux (c. 1960), Day 7: Lucretia (c. 1960), Day 8: Cygnus (c. 1974), Day 9: Walburga (c. 1963), Day 10: The Black Brothers (c. 1973)

Miscellaneous snippets for Sirius in the Renascentia-verse. Chapters are self-contained and won't always be posted in order, but will each have a date to mark time-frame.

The Mark of Lord Voldemort's chosen brings with it certain responsibilities, and while other students relax and enjoy the 1978 Christmas holidays, Regulus and Barty are charged with learning the three Unforgivable Curses with Bellatrix as their guide. (The Cause would pause for no one, student or not.)

[c. 1971-1981] For many, the autumn and spring might represent change and renewal, but for Regulus, it was always the summertime. Regulus Black's birthdays, spanning from 1971-1981, in the Renascentia-verse. Canon-compliant up until 1979.

In war, death is the only constant. (An exploration of the supposed deaths, real deaths and their fall out for Sirius in the Renescentia-verse)

[July-September 1976] Sirius has to deal with the consequences of running away from home and trying to find his new normal, while trying to reconcile his feelings on all of it unsuccessfully. Renascentia-verse.

[OotP era] The immediate prequel to Renascentia. How did Number 12 Grimmauld Place become the headquarters of the Order of the Phoenix?

[April-July 1979] When Regulus volunteers Kreacher for Lord Voldemort's mysterious task, what he expects to be a vaulting honour crushes his world at its very foundation. Throwing himself into a whirlwind of research, he learns of the dark secret that changes the course of his life in more drastic ways than he ever could have imagined. (Implied Regulus/Barty)

[Early 1979] Tragedy strikes the Black family with the death of Orion Black. Pulled away from his studies at Hogwarts, Regulus is forced to process the sense of loss in the context of their family structure - and in the context of his blood traitor brother's unexpected appearance. Or, Sirius and Regulus see each other for the last time before Regulus disappears. Renascentia-verse.

[Summer 1978] The past is not easy to leave behind, particularly if it's chasing you. Or, Regulus the Death Eater meets Sirius the Order member. Part of the Renascentia-verse (to be posted soon) but can stand alone.

(Summer 1976) The almost boring summer. Or, how Sirius ended up running away in the Renascentia-verse. Can be read in the context of the series (which will be posted soon) or as a standalone.