This alternative fantasy world removes much of the clutter and needless duplication while maintaining the diversity and options you might like to have as a story teller. It features a cosmology with 8 gods, 7 planes and just 1 breed of elf.
What this book adds to the mix is a system of Edges and Hindrances for richer character development. A system of Fate Coins will encourage role playing while helping to ensure that the dice don't dominate the shape of the story too much.
Your character will play a role in the ongoing "Divine Struggle", explained in detail in this book. As you read about the history of the gods, you'll find that even the forces of evil have believable, if misguided, motivations. All this should help your campaign create a compelling story that would look good on the silver screen. Isn't that what an RPG should be about?