Far Storms and Great Storms often forming, creating the magic of this world.
Ten kingdoms, each having had one ruler that lived for millennium.
Ten people, soon to meet, and form separate groups.
Criminals, A King's Assassin, Merchants, an Explorer, two Storm-gatherers, guards, and a spirit.
There are going to be some changes to some character's genders, so there's not only one gender for the main characters-
Also, warning that this story does contain; drugging of main characters, kidnapping
The Council makes a deal with the fabled God Dream for his assistance in defeating his tyrant God twin, Nightmare. However, Dream will not help them for free; he locks eyes with Cross, and decides he wants him in exchange for the war victory. It's an easy decision, is it not?
There's just one problem with this arrangement: Cross is a spy, sent by Nightmare himself. And Nightmare is absolutely unforgiving of traitors. But he cannot offend Dream, for he too is an Immortal.
(Cross forgets, however, that he himself is mortal.)
[OR: A Empire/Kingdoms UTMV AU, where Cross is caught between the crossfire of Immortal/Gods! Dreamtale Twins. Who have also been influenced by God!Ink and God!Error; it's a cycle, really.]