Daniel Maritz, a Bible teacher and popular YouTuber, has co-authored a biblical fantasy novel called "Lightborn: Dawn of Darkness" with his brother Hernu. The book is the first in a larger saga set in a world before the biblical flood, where ancient history and mythology are intertwined. The main character, Uldako, is a slave who seeks to uncover the truth about his world, heritage, and the war behind all wars.
Maritz and his brother plan to create a companion video game based on the book through their company, Ruach Entertainment. The story is meant to relate to current events and cultural trends, according to Maritz. He notes that the battle between light and darkness is not only present in Hollywood but also in education, religion, and culture in general.
Maritz has spoken about the influence of darker content in modern entertainment, stating that it is a distraction from the good of fantasy, which can inspire a higher ethos. He has modeled his book after works such as C.S. Lewis' "The Chronicles of Narnia" and J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings", both of which are deeply rooted in Christian theology.
Maritz wants the video game adaptation of "Lightborn: Dawn of Darkness" to serve as an alternative to more violent video games. He believes that entertainment has the power to shape culture and that people are starting to wake up to this reality. With 3.5 billion gamers worldwide, Maritz sees an opportunity to share the Gospel through interactive storytelling.
The brothers plan to release "Lightborn: Dawn of Darkness" as the first installment in a larger saga, with the goal of creating a series of stories that explore the battle between light and darkness.
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