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.
• Public Enemy Number One
The second time. It was the second time in one month that Lord Daligarth had attended the morning's assembly.
Everyone knew this wasn't good. The Students did, the staff, the teachers as well. The tension was very palpable and it hung in the air of the hall where every seat was filled. From the Low Ranks to the High Ranks, separated by the lines on their uniforms.
But today, no one seemed interested in the usual hierarchy or whispered rivalries. Everyone was focused on the large dais at the front of the hall, where Lord Daligarth stood, visibly annoyed about what happened the last day.
His expression wasn't cold as usual, and his brown eyes scrutinized his students as though searching for an imposter amongst them.
Daligarth sighed, and turned around to glance at Smallbutter, who was simply standing calmly, nothing to say.