Deity Rising Series by Kilian Grey

Second Edition* – Previously Published as LegacyA kingdom will forever be corrupted until the rightful king is chosen.Tension is high among the kingdoms of Alimphis and information about the past is prohibited. The Kingsley royal line has lived under restrictive rules from the deities, Emoris and Lathil, but the royal family also holds a great secret. Prince Faust has kept his affinity for magic hidden by the order of his brother, King Konrad... moreSecond Edition* – Previously Published as LegacyA kingdom will forever be corrupted until the rightful king is chosen.Tension is high among the kingdoms of Alimphis and information about the past is prohibited. The Kingsley royal line has lived under restrictive rules from the deities, Emoris and Lathil, but the royal family also holds a great secret. Prince Faust has kept his affinity for magic hidden by the order of his brother, King Konrad. His life is thrown into chaos when Emoris discovers he can wield all four magic stones and tries to kill him. King Konrad sends Faust away under the guise of a prestigious court merchant. Outrunning the deities isn’t easy, and Faust is exposed to the corruption and lies that have settled in the kingdoms. With the help of a rather amorous mercenary and King Konrad’s allies, Faust embarks on a path to restore order to Alimphis’s kingdoms. Emoris and Lathil will stop at nothing to ensure he fails, even pitting him against his own family. Faust isn’t alone in his fight as those with power gather to assist him. But is he ready to shoulder the weight of war?Lineage is a full-length novel (120,000 words).This book contains dark themes, swearing, a romantic sub-plot (m/m content), and is intended for mature audiences (adults).*Contains new title, cover, interior formatting, content, significant revisions, glossary, and character index. less

Second Edition*Loyalty to the High King isn’t a given when the High King’s hands are stained with the blood of his people.Faust escaped Lathil’s cruelty, but an even greater weight awaited him when Aris, the Deity of Azure, announced Faust as the High King—the being all deities must follow. Lathil’s Blessed, Relan, recaptured Faust and wants to use Faust’s newfound lineage to his advantage... moreSecond Edition*Loyalty to the High King isn’t a given when the High King’s hands are stained with the blood of his people.Faust escaped Lathil’s cruelty, but an even greater weight awaited him when Aris, the Deity of Azure, announced Faust as the High King—the being all deities must follow. Lathil’s Blessed, Relan, recaptured Faust and wants to use Faust’s newfound lineage to his advantage.High King Faust refuses to give into Relan’s demands for information and is faced with a tough decision—talk or die. Faust uses his magic to bring help to him, only to later realize he’s made a deadly mistake. Many in Windilum hold Faust in contempt for his war against them, forcing him to rely on Ignas’s strict orders for the Guild of Smithery to protect and cover for him.The Kingdoms of Windilum and Roltan need a trustworthy and strong High King to lead them to victory. But a dark secret looms in the past and Faust feels the line between the past and present have begun to meld. Faust must restore the kingdoms to their rightful rulers while keeping Vasil, the Deity of Carnage, at a distance. He is ready to unite the kingdoms and discard his role as the puppet king, but is Faust willing to die for it?Allegiance is a full-length novel (106,000 words).Allegiance is a direct sequel to Lineage: Deity Rising Book One and will make the most sense after reading book one. This book contains dark themes, swearing, a romantic sub-plot (m/m content), and is intended for mature audiences (adults).*Contains new interior formatting, content, artistic updates to the map, minor revisions and additions to the glossary and character index. less

Two souls cannot live in one body, and for one soul to rise, another must fall. There can only be one High King.Faust’s reunion with his brother, Konrad, was interrupted by an armada from Drokan and Koros, the Deity of Solace. When Faust was stabbed, he fell into a deep sleep only to wake in the very kingdom that attacked him—Drokan. Alone and without allies, Faust must navigate through Drokan’s hostile environment to retrieve his gate... moreTwo souls cannot live in one body, and for one soul to rise, another must fall. There can only be one High King.Faust’s reunion with his brother, Konrad, was interrupted by an armada from Drokan and Koros, the Deity of Solace. When Faust was stabbed, he fell into a deep sleep only to wake in the very kingdom that attacked him—Drokan. Alone and without allies, Faust must navigate through Drokan’s hostile environment to retrieve his gate.Patches in Faust’s memory leave him in an unfavorable position when he’s accused of stealing a map. With his magic unstable, Faust finds himself in the care of Cian, a page from the Guild of Antiquity, who carries many secrets. Faust must stay out of the hands of Drokan Knights and Koros’s Servants of Power, all while hunting for his gate and Sortiris without Ignas or Aris by his side.The Kingdom of Drokan is divided and hostile toward the other kingdoms of Alimphis and holds dark secrets from the past. Faust must sift through lies and secrets as Qinn’s memories grow more vivid, pointing to tasks he must finish. If he does not find Sortiris, his soul will become lost, and the future of Alimphis will head toward ruin. Is Faust strong enough to stop it?Sovereign is a full-length novel (106,000 words).Sovereign is the final book in the Deity Rising series. Reading the prior two books first is advised. This book contains dark themes, a romantic sub-plot (m/m/m content), swearing, and is intended for mature audiences (adults). less