Maia
A shy orphan bound to beasts, unknowingly central to a prophecy. Grows from frightened survivor to emergent leader.
Motifs: animals, empathy, moonlit forests
Book I · The Daughter of Convergence
Fifty years since the fall of the Titans, the world sleeps under a fragile peace. Until Maia—a timid orphan with a gift tied to beasts—crosses paths with a stoic warrior and a headstrong centaur, and a god’s lie tears open a war between mortals and immortals.
When the ruins of Thiros smoulder and old prophecies stir, Maia discovers a power that binds her to the wild—and to a blade completed in blood. With Thalos, Kaion, Nico, and the two‑headed hound Dusmos, she must survive a god’s deception and face the truth of Aetherion, the sword that could end her world or unite it.
Fifty years after the Titanfall, a fragile peace fractures. Maia—an orphan bound to beasts— is drawn into a deception forged by gods. With Thalos, Kaion, Nico and the two-headed hound Dusmos, she faces the truth of Aetherion, a blade completed in blood, and a choice that could unite the realms or break them forever.
Coming‑of‑age under divine conflict. Found family, grief, loyalty, deception, and the burden of prophecy.
YA to crossover adult fantasy readers who enjoy mythic worlds, character‑driven arcs and cinematic action.
Percy Jackson (older, darker), The Witcher’s found‑family banter, and the heart of The Hunger Games.
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A shy orphan bound to beasts, unknowingly central to a prophecy. Grows from frightened survivor to emergent leader.
Motifs: animals, empathy, moonlit forests
Stoic warrior with a tragic past. Haunted by the secret of Aetherion and a daughter’s name he cannot speak.
Motifs: steel, ash, vigil
Headstrong centaur whose courage often outruns caution. Learns restraint through loyalty and loss.
Motifs: thunder hooves, wild pride
Son of Hermes; quick with a grin and a scheme. Balances the party with humour and heart.
Motifs: silver tongue, sleight, messages
Two‑headed hound. Two minds, one heart. Guardian, lie‑sniffer, and loyal friend to Maia.
Motifs: twin flame, scent of truth
Shapeshifting god and Apollo’s second‑in‑command. Deception incarnate; the mirror that breaks families.
Motifs: mirrors, masks, whispers
Fifty years after the Titanfall, the world’s fragile peace begins to fracture. Whispers of a rising giant host stir the gods from their silence — and once again, mortals bleed for divine quarrels.
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The Daughter of Convergence — the party forms, a god’s deception is revealed, Thiros burns.
The Bridge of the Dead (Working Title) — deeper into the Gigantomachy, alliances fracture, Maia’s gift awakens fully.
Working title TBA — the reckoning of gods and mortals; the true cost of Aetherion.
David Roos is a father, technology leader, storyteller, and Executive MBA graduate with a focus on Executive Leadership and Digital Resilience. He combines strategic insight with mythic imagination to craft character-driven fantasy that explores courage, unity, and transformation — blending the lessons of leadership with the timeless struggles of gods and mortals alike.
A lifelong admirer of Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and Roman mythology, David draws inspiration from timeless tales of heroism and teamwork in the face of adversity. He writes between product roadmaps and school-run playlists, weaving modern experience into epic worlds. Fractured Realms is his debut saga.
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