A Mercy Not Asked For

In this fifth installment of the Of Dust and Divinity series, long-standing relationships are tested as characters confront personal sacrifices and moral choices amid threats to their realms' sovereignty. Baldr begins to assert his independence by challenging his role in supporting others’ grief, while Amara and Orcus face dangerous rites that challenge their trust and memories. As secrets about divine power are revealed, the story explores themes of love, loss, and the true cost of wielding great authority.