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.
• Downpour
Seeking higher ground was the first thing they did. They ran as fast as their feet could take them, hurrying to the closest mountain and once they arrived, they began clambering up its steep slopes.
Everything had happened so fast.
The downpour began with a ferocity that was certainly supernatural. Sheets of water cascaded from the sky and utterly drenched them in seconds. The ground, unable to absorb the influx of moisture, instantly turned into mud.
Streams had formed, creating rapid torrents that carved channels through the mountainous terrain. And everywhere was as wet as a tongue, and the water was rising.
Alarming fast.
The ground they had just traversed was now a chaotic series of rushing rivers and deepening pods.
Nero conjured ice at multiple intervals, using it as stepping stones and handholds. They were able to climb higher to the top of the mountain because of this.