The Games of Olympus
In a mythical world full of deities and monsters, a young warrior proves his mettle in battle, forging his legend on a quest for godhood.
During his brief time in the realm of Theos, Luke has faced supernatural dangers and acquired magical abilities beyond imagination. Guided by the God Seed―an ancient artifact bonded to his soul―he walks among champions and the divine. But despite his extraordinary talents and loyal allies, he wears a mask that alters his appearance so those who seek the God Seed cannot find him and extract it.
Meanwhile, war rages on the island that is Luke’s new home. The Rebel, Tyrisa of Peles, has ruthlessly slaughtered Emperor Cyzicus’s loved ones. Joining Heracles in battle, Luke conjures all the magic at his command to protect and defend Cyzicus’s people. Within him, the God Seed insists he deliver the killing blow in order to absorb Tyrisa’s incredible power. And he will need all the power he can wield for the contest that awaits him . . .
The god Hephaestus is hosting the tournament of Olympus, an opportunity for the brave and the bold to claim glory and get a step closer to divinity. The competition will be fierce, the prizes otherworldly. Cyzicus wants Luke to participate in the games, as does the God Seed. But amongst the competitors are those who believe his disguised face marks him as a child of Poseidon, as well as his own friends, who find his personality and actions familiar. Should his identity be revealed, Luke will be at the mercy―and the wrath―of the gods.
Arthur Wordsmith
Arthur Wordsmith writes as if myths still breathe beside us, blending ancient lore with the immediacy of modern life. A Canadian author who first built his audience on Royal Road, he introduced readers to Theos, a series where an ordinary office worker awakens in a realm of gods, monsters, and divine games. It started as daily chapters on a web‑fiction platform, but its raw, serialized energy carried over into published novels, with Becoming a God Made Easy debuting in 2023 through Podium Publishing and The Games of Olympus following in 2024.
Theos
When an ordinary commuter wakes up in the realm of gods, survival means more than strength, it means understanding the rules of divinity itself. In Theos, the fall of a mortal life becomes the first step toward something far more dangerous: ascension.
This myth-infused progression fantasy combines the methodical structure of cultivation and LitRPG storytelling with the unpredictability of ancient pantheons. Luke, armed with nothing but a mysterious God Seed and a will to endure, is thrust into a realm where deities plot in shadow, tournaments decide fates, and power always comes at a cost. The story moves from quiet moments of reflection to sweeping clashes of immortal ambition, each choice reshaping Luke’s path between humanity and godhood.
Theos consists of two books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
