Seven champions. Seven trials. Seven gods. One winner.

For centuries, the Celestial Trials have decided which regions of Divinia rise and which are left to fall. Glory, honour, and survival hang in the balance as the gods watch from above.

Talon Drakeforge, a boy from the fire-scorched land of Ferroxia, has never felt like a hero. While others train dragons for battle, he dreams of something more – freedom, fairness, and a world no longer ruled by fear.

When fate casts him into the heart of the trials, Talon must face elemental gauntlets, illusions, ancient creatures, and impossible choices. He competes not only against rival champions, but beneath the watchful eye of a god who expects greatness.

Yet beneath the spectacle of the trials, a darker game is being played. As loyalties shift and long-buried truths begin to surface, Talon realises that winning may not be enough. Some victories come at a cost the world cannot afford.

Perfect for readers who enjoy character-driven epic fantasy, elemental magic, and trials shaped by the will of the gods.

About the author

Glen Harrington is the author of The Chronicles of Divinia, an epic fantasy series centred on elemental magic, divine trials, and the choices that shape both heroes and worlds. Glen is currently working on the second book in the series, alongside a growing collection of short stories set across the world of Divinia. Based in the UK, he enjoys crafting character-driven fantasy with a focus on consequence, resilience, and hope.