The Erratum Novel

Cetas, the sole survivor of his ancient species, awakens in a world he doesn't understand, the premise of an epic fantasy novel. He is a Depth-Dweller, believing his kind extinct, only to find himself aboard a pirate ship, far from his abyssal home. Stranded on shore by persistent waves, Cetas is forced to interact with a coarse and unfamiliar human society. Devoid of past recollections and bewildered by his surroundings, he must traverse perilous circumstances, both on the sea and in his quest for understanding. He integrates with the boisterous crew, acquiring their language, their ways, and comprehending their driving force: 'Zeal.' This unpredictable energy empowers humanity, and Cetas, possessing formidable ancient strength, realizes he must harness it to endure.