Year One

The Chronicles of Deus Populi, book 1

A novella by Jeff Kirkley

For Deus Populi, adventuring isn’t just about saving the day—it’s about getting paid, building a reputation, and hopefully surviving long enough to enjoy both. Led by Julius Fatum, an ambitious wizard with an ego almost as dangerous as his magic, this unlikely band of adventurers includes a battle-scarred gator man, a nature-loving druid, a smooth-talking goblin bard, a formidable orc barbarian, and a dark elf rogue with a soft spot for the romantic side of crime. Together, they take on everything from dragons and radical druids to vampires, wizards, monsters, and, of course, the questionable business arrangements. Like any mixed party of adventurers, each member of Deus Populi has their own ambitions, regrets, and demons, but as their first year together leads them through increasingly strange and bloody adventures, they must decide whether they’re becoming a team or just six dangerous people living under one roof.


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Trigger Warnings
Significant: bullying, death, physical violence
Moderate: bigotry. gore, war
Mild: abuse, substance abuse
Implied: mental illness