It was a choice the twin gods of Erus never thought they would have to make: return to the Source and die proper or Fall to live a (mostly) mortal life. In a world where a mortal’s idolization can give power even to a Fallen god, who would pass on the opportunity for retribution?
With the august kingdom of Erus overthrown by the powers of the continent, Brandt, the headstrong golden-eyed heir knows only exile. On the edge of manhood, he is driven to improve his people’s new life in the isolation of their ancestral home until a mysterious stranger arrives, foretelling calamity if they do not return to the old ways. To save his people from catastrophe, Brandt and his mischievous cousin, Tait, embark on a pilgrimage to Erus.
Half a continent away, bandits killed the heir to the Makoni Warlord. Seventeen-year-old Lumence is chosen to hide the evidence of her people’s crime. Determined to prove herself, Lumence and her reserved twin, Lucius, leave their home in the shadowy Tamblewood Forest for the nearby capital city of Kyta. When the quest to save their people turns to one for their own survival, Lumence must decide if she can trust Brandt and Tait. Joining forces is not without consequences, however, as the gods of Erus have Fallen, and they have their own plans for the coming generation.
Godfall is a coming-of-age adventure story with intrigue, prophecy, and found family. One chapter per week will be released on Substack. Come read, critique, and enjoy.