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.
• Marketplace
Moonflames were really rare flowers but luckily for Spheris, he was in the Wing where they grew the most in the entire Continent. So, Nephta had taken him to the downtown marketplace where almost everything was sold.
A blend of artistry and commencement, most of the markets in Riverna were exquisite. Unlike the Pure Market, stalls were arranged in precise, neat rows, covered with rich, colorful fabrics, showcasing goods from across the realm.
And here, the sellers didn't shout to catch the attention of potential buyers — there was no need. The quality of their goods spoke for itself, and in this part of the world, the wealthy patrons of Riverna came to browse at their leisure.
The late afternoon sun made the cobblestone streets to gleam and the light filtered through iron archways. Authentic jewelry sat in velvet-lined cases, furniture for sale were displayed, and exotic spices perfumed the air.