In the harsh desert world of Vaalem, Ed's simple nomadic life is upended when an ancient goddess possesses his wife Lila and performs a dark ritual that sends his soul to the Nether. Rescued by Mortem, the god of death, Ed becomes a Netheryn, a mortal infused with the divine power of gods. Bound to serve Mortem, Ed must navigate a new world where godly power spills into the mortal realm unchecked. He must uncover ancient secrets and master his powers as a Netheryn. With an unlikely ally at his side, Ed fights to survive in a land where the lines between the mortal and divine blur. What to expect: * Male + Female MC with plenty of character development and drama * A spell-crafting progression system that allows for unique combinations of abilities and fighting styles * Long-term progression from lowly humans to godlike beings * Outlined plot and fleshed out worldbuilding ------------------------------ DAILY CHAPTERS UNTIL I HIT THE WRITATHON GOAL! 5x a week (M-F) after that. Over 35k words written and 2 books worth of chapters outlined so far. I am a brand-new author. Please share your feedback so I can improve! [participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge]