Fantasy books which limns main character's path to divinity

[Alm]

Hello.

I am looking for fantasy books where main character becomes incredibly powerful mage, god or someone of resembling or exciding power. The action is set in the realm of sword & sorcery (not in our world, and there and are no firearms or other science based technologies of this or higher level). In the beginning of the book/series he is relatively weak (compared to properly taught mages/priests/warriors, for example), though other people may notice that he is different from them e.g. have remarkable talents; some (or all) people may even know which fate awaits him (probably, they even try to prepare him for his fate, or, contradictory, try to prevent it). He does not obtain all of the power at once, he get it step by step e.g. by training/evolving and by series of events. I like original worlds (no elves, no dwarves etc.), complex and unpredictable plot, coherent and not naive storyline.

As for the main character and the type of his power, there are no restrictions. He can be male or female, human or not. He may be aware of the destiny which awaits him, or oblivious of it. He may eagerly desire power or detest it with all his heart. The power he eventually archieves may bring him happiness, despair or boredom. He may accomplish his goals or he may realize that the things which are really important for him can't be obtained by the means of his power. Power may turn him into psycho who treats others like his toys, or, on the countrary, he may consider that with great power comes great responsibility. He may bend fates of realms with his will or he may try to minimize intervening in the fate of the world.

[Kimber]

Try The Young Elites series by Marie Lu. The protagonist sounds almost exactly like you described. Warning: She is not exactly likable. Lu even said she tried to write the story from the POV of one of the heroes but the 'bad girl' kept taking over the story line so she let it flow.

[Deborah]

*Note, most of these are series titles, not book titles.

Ok a few that seem obvious but no good list would be adequate without them:
The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan (I admit I never made it past the 4th or 5th book, but it was my first thought)
Belgariad by David Eddings (seemed like the same general idea as Wheel of Time to me, also didn't finish, YMMV)
The Riftwar Saga by Raymond Feist (read The Magician and Silverthorn)
Myth Adventures by Robert Asprin (these are funny, maybe even satirical, and the writing is a bit dated, but overall a fun read)
The Saga of Recluce by LE Modessit (though after about the 3rd or 4th it switches to a different protagonist I believe)

And a few that I think are more interesting and perhaps less obvious:
The Kingkiller Chronicles by Patrick Rothfuss (any day I can recommend The Name of the Wind is a good day)
Riddle-Master by Patricia McKillip (don't let the strange flowery covers fool you - McKillip has some chops in fantasy)
White Magic by Caitlin Brennan (eh, a bit of a romance novel/trilogy but the heroine fits your bill)
A College of Magics by Caroline Stevermer (aaaand here we get an actual god, well, nearly)
The Song of Albion by Steven Lawhead (our hero is from relatively modern (80s ish) England, but after he falls through a mound or some such into Albion it's swords and sorcery all the way)
Septimus Heap by Angie Sage (YA or middle grade, and funny. But I enjoyed them)
Soldier Son by Robin Hobb (I find this one defies description)
The Marianne Trilogy by Shari Tepper (unfortunately out of print and difficult to find; very unique among her oeuvre; I can't tell you why I loved it without spoiling the first book, but definitely worth it if you can get hands on them)
The Jinian trilogy (The End of the True Game 1-3 or The True Game 6-9) by Shari Tepper (The True Game is unique; people live and die by their innate positions in a real life game of something akin to chess. The first couple books follow a boy, IIRC, who would also fit your criteria.)

[Alm]

Kimber, thanks. I'll try it.

Deborah, thanks. I've read 3 books from the list, there are no divine/godlike protagonists. I've read the first book of "Wheel of Time" several years ago, and found it boring, and the language was too dry (maybe it's also the matter of flawed translation though, I've started to read books in english recently, hence I've read it in my native language). I know that this series is famous, but it seems not many people read it to the end. "Myth Adventures" (also read 1 book) wasn't gripping too, the author entirely focuses on satiric/humor part of the story while inner logic is lacking. His style doesn't allow to take story seriously thus the plot & character relationships looks like bad actor's play. (I don't mind humor, of course, but not when it's over all other things). As for "Kingkiller Chronicles", it's one of my favourite books so far, I'm eagerly waiting for sequel.

Btw I've just found a book which meets the requirements ideally: Dungeon Born. Haven't finished reading it yet but it's amazing. Main character has an ability to warp reality around himself (in a very little degree in the beginning, and he progresses constantly, (view spoiler)[so, in fact, he's creates and develops his own realm, and all things/creatures inside of it (hide spoiler)]). Also, to provide another example of character I'm looking for, I can mention the first book of Mistborn series (there is a godlike antagonist, though, while I'm looking for protagonist).

[Alm]

Bump. I'll appreciate more recommendations.

[Justin]

There is always the Wheel of Time( a series i can not recommend enough times to enough people. There is also the soverign stone series by i think tracy hickman and some of the dragon lance series.

[Ann aka Iftcan]

The Book of Three (first book in the series, while not divine, it's definitely a fit for the rest of your criteria)

The Crystal Gryphon by Andre Norton

Too bad you ruled "no modern" because there are several very good books (and a few series) that are set in our modern world where you meet wizards, gods and goddesses, shape shifters, vampires and even a few fae.