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.
• Light Taker
Avira instantly dropped to her knees, hands on the ground and face down to the obscure earth. She couldn't believe it, yet she knew it was true. She felt him just as she had when she had first been Enlightened.
She could feel the same aura as she felt within her. How could it be? Her God. Her Celestial. Maker of Shadows. The Dark God himself, standing before her, taking the form of his new Temple. How could it be?
"Avira," Obsidian called. "Daughter of Shadows. Light taker."
Her eyes widened once again. It really was him, even from the sound of his voice she knew it was him. She had never had his voice before, yet there was a familiarity in its depth.
Avira quivered nervously and basked her head in praise. "My God Obsidian. I am your servant only, humble, true, loyal."
"Are you?" Obsidian cocked his head, placing both hands on his back. "Are you loyal, Avira?"
"Huh?" Avira looked up at him. "Of course, my God. As loyal as a hound."