Emeric Kaminos was born to be the Deus—the living vessel of a god’s magic, destined to bridge fractured realms and bring peace to a divided world.

 Only, Emeric isn’t a hero but a spoiled noble haunted by the weight of expectation. And when his long-avoided journey to assume his title in Sela—a city plagued with corruption and rebellion—finally begins, he’s reluctantly partnered with a grieving widower, a devout yet mysterious priestess, his loyal brother, and his sharp-tongued half-sister. During the voyage, a storm shipwrecks the group and forces them to continue the trek on foot. Worse, rising tensions, unraveling secrets, and forbidden love begin to fracture the group from within.

If Emeric and his companions are to survive the journey to Sela—and overcome the betrayals, broken faith, and political machinations waiting for them—they must learn to master their magic, confront who they have been, and decide who they are willing to become. After all, some fates are never sealed…they’re chosen.