Blood of the Forgotten Gods

In the ancient world of Elyndor, magic is more than a tool-it's a curse bestowed by long-forgotten gods. The most powerful magic, known as Tier Magic, ranges from Tier 9 to the dreaded Tier 1, but only those blessed-or cursed-by the ancient gods can wield the more potent levels. Magic of Tier 4 and beyond runs wild in the blood of the chosen, bringing both unimaginable power and the inevitable decay of the soul. For commoners, the very idea of wielding such magic is a death sentence. Those unlucky enough to inherit a drop of this bloodline are ostracized, feared, and hunted.

Dantalian-or Dan-is a lowborn servant, scraping out a meager existence doing menial tasks in the great city of Ithos, a crumbling metropolis governed by powerful nobles who hoard both magic and wealth. Dan has no grand ambitions, no dreams of power, and no taste for rebellion. To him, survival is the only priority in a world filled with inequality, war, and whispers of ancient magic returning to the land.

But when a series of mysterious events unlock something dormant within him-an ancient power linked to a bloodline long thought extinguished-Dan's life is thrust into chaos. He possesses magic that he neither understands nor controls, magic that others would kill to possess. As he begins to unravel the secrets of his own lineage, Dan is drawn into the machinations of rival kingdoms, sorcerers, and gods who have not truly vanished but have been waiting for someone like him to awaken their ancient designs.

As the story begins, Elyndor still stands at a fragile peace, but darkness looms on the horizon. Soon, Dan will be forced to navigate a world where power can corrupt, magic can destroy, and trust is a rare commodity. Will he succumb to the curse in his blood, or will he rise to challenge the gods themselves?