The Dancing God

For thousands of years the Rope-Walker—fools called him the god of homeless talents and bands of colorful people—was absent from home after saving his native world from destruction. It cost him dearly; he had to go through so much to return. But even at home, everything was far from all right. Knowledge was lost. Wizards turned into charlatans. Singers, storytellers, and musicians are being persecuted. People have grown entrenched in ignorance and vice. However, the one who walks above the abyss on a rope is not the sort to surrender. That means a young mage, initiated by the wayward god, must go through the entire known world in search of lost ancient knowledge and artifacts—without sparing himself. And at the end of the journey, he will meet a worthy reward: the majestic castle of Naerta, the home of ancient mages, opening its gates to its new master.

The book is being written using the world of my wife, Martiel, and with her help. Martiel