The Raven Thief
Born of the wastelands, Spheris Arnadel, a young skilled thief, finds himself subject to a twist of fate when he steals a powerful relic and becomes a Bearer — humans gifted with powers from the Gods. As a punishment for his theft, he is cast into an otherworldly realm alongside other Bearers, where he faces off against monstrous beasts and powerful enemies. Yet, in his determination to return to the Continent and save his dying mother, Spheris is hell-bent on surviving the abyssal world. Even if it means giving his body to the Dark God whose powers he had stolen... even if it means losing all of his humanity.
• Kohan And Spheris
"Most of the ATN's in the Academy are the same: cavalier, condescending, egotistical." Kohan said, he was sitting across from Spheris, petting Talon, who surprisingly allowed him to. "You're lucky to have Jared as your Brigade Captain."
"Why?" Spheris asked, sitting at the edge of his bed. "Is he the only one you approve of?"
Kohan looked at him, then removed his gaze. "He's a bit of a wildcard but his heart is in the right place. He wants to make a difference in the world, but... things are just a little difficult for him."
"How do you mean?" Spheris's interest made him ask.
"Jared's sister very ill. One of those generational curses that fracture the soul. She's withering from within, and has been slowly dying from the day she was born."
Spheris frowned in thought. "No Healer has been able to get her rid of it?"
Kohan looked at him. "There are some illnesses that even magic can't cure, Spheris."