Tamesa

A divided world. A corrupt ruler. A forbidden rite. Tamesa is a world torn asunder by one man's lust for power. Herid Mhau, leader of the Ecumenic Order, used the forbidden incantations in the Xusarta Scrolls to summon the infernal Nyeshetari, causing a cataclysm that split Tamesa into two. Now, Herid rules Tamesa's western hemisphere, seeking the power of the Zayzahrin, to transform himself into a god: immortal and unstoppable.
In a world bereft of heroes, ordinary men and women must endure the inconceivable to attempt the impossible. Tinshu Egraven, a transient thief, denies the existence of gods as he struggles to survive in a world ruled by the Ecumenic Order. After he rescues a mysterious red wolf, he discovers secrets from his past that irrevocably impact his future. As Herid slaughters innocents to build his army, Tinshu must choose to accept what he's rejected his entire life.
A new family, a new faith, and a new found courage in not only himself, but also the whole of mankind. Who will prevail when the enemy you must first defeat lives within you?"The world-building is phenomenal.""Tamesa is exceptionally well written, getting you emotionally involved in the characters lives and struggles."