The Daughter of the Convergence
Maia’s journey begins as prophecy wakes, beasts remember their masters, and a god’s deception pulls the first thread loose.
Enter · The World of the Fractured Realms
The gods sealed the Titans away. The realms were meant to be safe. But old powers are stirring, prophecies are waking, and Maia’s journey has only just begun.
In the smouldering ruins of Thiros, prophecy awakens, and with it, Maia's bond to the wild. Tied by fate to a blade forged in blood, she journeys with Thalos, Kaion, Nico, and the two-headed hound Dusmos to uncover the truth of Aetherion, the sword that could end her world, or save it.
Fifty years after the Titanfall, peace thins to ash. Maia, an orphan with a gift that draws beasts, finds herself caught between prophecy and deception. When the god Dolios spins his web of lies, fate binds her to Thalos, Kaion, Nico, and the two-headed hound Dusmos.
Together, they uncover Aetherion, a blade completed in blood and burdened with divine purpose. As gods clash and ancient realms tremble, Maia must face the truth behind her bond and the cost of wielding a power that was never meant for mortals.
The line between saviour and destroyer blurs, and one choice will decide whether the world is Aetherion or consumed by ruin.
A coming-of-age story set amid divine conflict, exploring found family, grief, loyalty, deception, and the weight of prophecy.
Young adult to crossover adult fantasy readers who enjoy mythic worlds, character-driven arcs, and cinematic storytelling.
Percy Jackson, reimagined for an older audience, with the found-family camaraderie of The Witcher and the emotional depth 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
Deformed and outcast spawn of Cerberus, the 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.
Scenes from Book I - The Daughter of the Convergence.
The Reading Path
Follow Maia and the party from the first fracture to the road north, and onward toward the realm of the Fifth Sun.
Maia’s journey begins as prophecy wakes, beasts remember their masters, and a god’s deception pulls the first thread loose.
The party descends into darker myth, where the dead still speak, loyalty is tested, and Maia’s Beastborn gift begins to change.
The desert arc begins. Beneath the dunes lie ancient prisons, corrupted beasts, and truths buried long before Maia was born.
The descent continues into older chains, darker secrets, and the choice that waits beneath the sand.
The road turns north. Warriors, monsters, honour, loss, and legend collide in a visual journey toward the gates of Valhalla.
The next fracture opens in Coātlān, realm of the Fifth Sun, where ancient guardians, serpent gods, and a dying cycle await.
David Roos is a father, technology leader, storyteller, and Executive MBA graduate specialising on Executive Leadership and Digital Resilience. He combines strategic insight with mythic imagination to craft character-driven fantasy that explores courage, unity, and transformation, while 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 enduring tales of heroism and unity.
He writes between product roadmaps and school-runs, weaving his modern experience into epic worlds where ordinary people face extraordinary choices.
The Fractured Realms Saga is his debut epic fantasy series.
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