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<p>The world faces a catastrophe as 'The Rogue Wanderer' heads past Earth, threatening the very fabric of the solar system. The story follows Gage, a young man from a small town in sourthern Utah. As Earth's environment spirals into chaos, with escalating natural disasters and societal breakdown, Gage confronts the end of the world in solitude, alongside his loyal corgi, Eshu.</p> <p>The gravity of the situation reaches a peak when, despite predictions of total annihilation, Gage miraculously survives, only to find himself in a transformed world, a bizarre amalgamation of multiple planets, reshaped by the cosmic event.As Gage navigates this new, desolate landscape, he encounters Ma'tuk, a mystical, orb-like entity claiming to be an Archon tasked with guiding Gage to "ascend." Ma'tuk reveals that Gage is now a "godling" in this reshaped world, imbued with the dispersed divine essence of the pre-cataclysmic deities. Gage begins his struggle to understand his newfound powers, his responsibilities as a godling, and the meaning of Ma'tuk's cryptic prophecies.</p> <p>"Archon" blends the fear and wonder of a science fiction apocalypse with the mysticism and adventure of fantasy, creating a unique story that explores themes of transformation, identity, and the endurance of the human (and non-human) spirit in the face of world-ending change.</p> <p>----Archon: Book One is participating in the April '24 Royal Road Writathon!Updates will be daily for the duration of the Writeathon.</p> <p>Regular updates (Weekly Sunday Updates) will resume after the completion of the Writathon on May 5th.</p> <p>Cover is currently a place holder and subject to change.</p>
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