The Guardian gods
Join the story of five new gods and their creation, as they try and navigate and understand their universe while making sure their own world is safe from any outside danger. Disclaimer: If you expect things should just work out for the main characters, this isn't the novel for you. My antagonist are people with thought and their own plans, they are capable of adjusting if things don't work out their way. Have a fun time reading.
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His ears twitched suddenly, catching the faint sound of someone approaching. The ratman turned his head slightly, spotting one of the stable goblin boys entering the enclosure, dragging a small cart filled with tools and supplies.
"Hey," the goblin boy called out, his voice rough from sleep. "Boss said you need to help reinforce the northern gate today. Heard some of the boards came loose."
The ratman sighed, pushing himself up from the ground. His muscles ached, still tired from the morning's labor, but there was no choice. He nodded in response, slowly getting to his feet.
"After that, you'll need to clean the pens. The nobles are having a feast tonight, so they'll be checking the stables. You know how it is—everything has to be spotless," the boy added, giving him a half-smirk before turning away.