Malice (The Faithful and the Fallen, #1)

by John Gwynne

I lament the past, I remember and weep.

I am still the Voice, though I do not know who will listen. But if I do not speak, do not write, then there will be nothing for those who follow. All that has happened would be forgotten. And so I shall write a record…

Asroth was first-created, Elyon’s beloved, captain of the Ben-Elim, the Sons of the Mighty.

That is my prayer, but what use is prayer to a god that has abandoned all things…

According to the tales, Treasures had been forged from the starstone, seven Treasures–cauldron, torc, necklace, spear, dagger, axe and cup.

It was her kindness that had won him in the end, her ability to see only good. And somehow his love for her dulled his hatred of others, never completely removed it, but made it feel less important, somehow.