Tithemarked

In a world dominated by the Ossiarch Bonereapers, young Petras faces a grim fate after losing an arm as part of the bone tithe, a ritual sacrifice that binds the living to their relentless overlords. As he grapples with his new reality, a fierce determination ignites within him. He vows to break free from the oppressive chains of his servitude, seeking not only to recover his lost strength but also to reclaim his freedom.

Petras's journey takes him through treacherous landscapes filled with both allies and foes, where the lines between loyalty and betrayal blur. He encounters other victims of the bone tithe who inspire him to rally against their shared oppressor. Together, they navigate the dangers of their world, facing the dark forces that seek to control them.

The struggle for autonomy and self-identity becomes paramount as Petras learns to harness unexpected powers within himself. His story is one of resilience, friendship, and the fight for liberation in a land where hope has seemingly been buried beneath the weight of bones. It is a tale that challenges the very notion of fate and the lengths one will go to reclaim what has been unjustly taken.