[This novel is a participant in the November 2023 Writathon] Aeron doesn't remember a lot, but they know they've been marked by the goddess of death. As her mouthpiece, or a Merrirrem, they must do her bidding until she decides they no longer have a use for her. All they want to do is grow up and be a kid, but with the war getting closer every day, they know they must either sacrifice themself for the place and people they love, or run and let it all burn. Oswin was dead. But when he finds himself next to a child with Merri's mark, he knows it is a chance to correct the mistakes he made in his last life and possibly even save this kid from sacrificing their life like he had. Ylfa was adopted by the gods of parenthood, raised alongside wolves and taught to survive in the wolf-woods of the gods. She's known from a young age that she's destined to be the right hand of death's omen, the hounds baying for blood in battle. And she's perfectly fine with that destiny, until she meets Aeron. Now, all she wants is to be able to live alongside her friend. But as Aeron's powers grow and danger grows imminent, she knows her destiny grows closer. Garro hates his father, hates his life, and that's how he ends up meeting Aeron. The two are fast friends, willing to do anything for each other. But as Garro's 18th birthday approaches, he prepares to take up the helm his father wishes to pass to him. If only he could convince Aeron to run away with him, then neither of them have to meet their destiny. Updates may be staggered due to outside forces :)