Divinium Saga

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The Upheaval is at hand. War is coming. It will ensnare the Nine Kingdoms of Kivveneth and the realm of Aelyum. Many will fight. Heror Heran will be one of them.

Heror Heran is a castaway – orphaned in the slums of Cephragon, in the Kingdom of Ardys. A kinship cloth from a distant Kingdom, left with him at birth, reminds him of a past unknown – a past waiting beyond the walls.

Heror is sent to battle the treacherous Midans, but holds no loyalty to Ardys. He defects, and soon crosses paths with the mysterious forager Adjaash.

Together, they are tasked by an enigmatic leader with finding a legendary weapon that could turn the tides of the war: The Sword of Sparhh.

The search promises danger, as Heror and Adjaash brave the claws of the dissenters, the twists and turns of Jurund’s labyrinth, and the demons of the sand: TheZhai Ghi.

And it is only when the Sword is found that Heror realizes the power he has unleashed – the power he doesn’t at all understand, let alone have control over.

Trials and tribulations can strengthen or corrupt. It is the one who endures, who decides their fate.

Book 1 - The Wolf and The Phoenix (Complete)

Book 2 - The Bargaining Gods (Paused at Chapter 19)

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Status: Hiatus
Year: 2024
Author: Ian_Scott_Writing

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Apollo149Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Divinium is an epic fantasy that throws you right into the chaotic, war-torn worlds of Kivveneth and Aelyum. It’s a place where alliances are shaky, survival is tough, and bravery isn’t always enough. At the center of it all is Heror Heran, a young guy from the slums of Cephragon, whose journey from underdog to reluctant hero is both intense and unforgettable.
Heror starts out just trying to figure out who he is, with a mysterious kinship cloth tying him to his past. But things quickly get more dangerous when he teams up with the enigmatic Adjaash to find the legendary Sword of Sparhh. The adventure takes them through hostile lands and treacherous situations, all while Heror grapples with a mysterious power he doesn’t fully understand or control.
One of the most gripping parts of the book is the chapter Fire and Smoke. It’s all about Heror dealing with the brutal realities of life in a wartime camp—muddy training grounds, relentless rain, and the weight of his own struggles. The writing pulls you in with its vivid details, blending the tense atmosphere of the camp with Heror’s inner turmoil. This chapter also sets up a bold escape plan that keeps you hooked.
The dynamic between Heror and Thaeolai in this chapter really stands out. Their conversations are packed with unspoken emotions like regret, hope, and frustration. It’s a raw, heartfelt exchange that adds a human touch to the big themes of war and destiny. Thaeolai’s concern for Heror clashes with his determination to keep moving forward, making their relationship feel real and relatable.
What really makes Divinium stand out is how it dives into those blurry lines between strength and corruption, loyalty and rebellion. Heror isn’t perfect—he’s flawed, he messes up, and his choices have real, lasting consequences not just for him, but for everyone around him. That’s what makes him such a relatable and compelling character.
If you’re into epic fantasy, Divinium has everything—high-stakes adventure, complex charact
Celt ComstockRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
One of the things that immediately struck me as I was getting into this book is the high quality of the world-building. This is serious high fantasy, in a setting with all the details that make it seem alive.
The author has developed a full Elven society, complete with military ranks, specialized equipment and battle tactics. He has also fleshed-out a defacto caste system, including the social problems that it causes.
He’s then gone further, developing both a full religious system and what looks to be two languages. The second language we see spoken at some length, and it seems have a full grammar and internal consistency. As something of a theology and linguistics nerd myself, I appreciate it when authors take the time and thought to develop these aspects of their world.
Characters: There is a main character and his two friends, which the beginning of the story focuses on. All are living characters with believable and relatable personalities. As we get through the story, a number of other major characters, mostly military, come in, and all are distinct and believable, although a few of the military folks are something of stock characters.
Story: Very plot-driving and it moves quickly. The plot starts in a rather conventional way (basic street-urchin), but then takes off in an unexpected direction. I did not see the plot-twists coming so found the story to be fresh and unpredictable.
Style: The author writes with a very straight and concise style. The descriptions are well done, but do not get overly flowery and don’t slow the pace of the story.
Grammar: Very solid writing. I’m well over 130 pages in, and have only noticed two issues that look like typos.
Ethan Y CottonRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This is the epitome of sword fighting and training in writing. Before the rating breakdown I just want to say that if you enjoy action and swordplay, then this is the choice, period.
now rating breakdown:
style: the language used can, during the down time between intense scenes, be a bit flowery. That’s it, the only bad thing I can say about the writing. The descriptions are gritty and realistic, the action is brutal and fast, and the world itself is brutal and alive.
this is fantastic storytelling
story: oppressed and beaten by society, figuratively and literally. The MC is convinced, against his better judgement, to join with the army and fight for his oppressors. Oppression happens some more and he snaps.
the story is familiar but still told in such a way as to make you connect and become invested in the world.
grammar: maybe because I was distracted by the great writing, I didn’t notice any issues. So… full marks!
character: everyone feels real in their flaws and personalities. The main character who only has his two dearest friends in the world has to rely on them. But they too are flawed and fall short. There really isn’t any character, even side characters, that I can point to and say “they aren’t real” everyone has motivations and they act toward them.
conclusion: why are you reading the review still? Go read the book!
FremdaRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
It is written like a book. It's probably the prettiest story I've read on Royal Road. I really love how it looks. It talks about clouds a lot, but I love clouds. I didn't know what virga was before I read this story, which is amazing because I've seen it a lot and always wondered what was happening or what it was and never looked it up. There's also some ways in which the story uses color that I never considered, mixing similar shades in addition to contrast ones ("yellow-gold") to produce a sense of the nuance. It also fully exploits the senses, it uses sound and touch a lot. There's crafted scenes where I felt tension and anticipation and things like that. It felt like it functioned as you would expect a novel to, which I find really impressive
The status quo and the cast, with the exception of Heror who's always there, shifts more than I'm used to, and my thoughts about the story, the characters, and the writing/style shift depending on what part of the book is being talked about (in some ways because we're talking about a pretty different story/characters/style). The slums part of the book feels a big different from the army part of the book, which feels a big different from the part of the book where he's wandering through the woods and the other army part. The wandering through the woods part was my favorite part, some of my favorite prose in the book comes from that part, and I feel like I'm able to relate a lot more to Heror in that part of the book. It talks about his inner dialogue a lot. I was surprised that the wandering around part wasn't the immediate cutoff part from the army part, with regard to the different periods in which the book was written, because of how distinct the two parts felt. And the army part of the book has its own interesting parts that you don't find in the wandering around part, and the slums part and so on
It reminded me once while I was reading and also now of barry lyndon in that way. A little like a picaresque i guess?? Barry
Kleo EriliRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
The novel is a wonderful blend of adventure and fantasy, which stands out for me above all because of the well thought-out and fascinating worldbuilding. The hero's journey is captivating from the very beginning and combines personal striving with overarching conflicts, always maintaining a good balance between character development and action, without any lengths.
The style is wonderfully descriptive and paints the world with vivid images in front of the inner eye, you can almost see the docks of Cephragon in front of you and feel right in the middle of the story. Although the style is very descriptive, it does not get lost in poetry but remains clear and understandable. The dialogues have a good natural flow and fit well with the personalities of the individual characters.
The story organically combines Heror's personal quest with the big picture of what is happening in the world around him. All kinds of unforeseen events keep happening, and a few twists keep the narrative unpredictable, so that there is no room for boredom and the reader always has to be prepared for anything.
The prose is polished and flawless throughout. I didn't notice any mistakes.
Heror is a protagonist with depth, understandable desires and moral conflicts. I particularly liked Thaeolai, who, with her cautious and pragmatic nature, grounded the idealistic Heror and at the same time showed a picture of the hardships of the neglected part of this harsh society. All the characters, even the minor ones, feel alive and purposeful.
Divinium Saga: The Wolf and the Phoenix is a complex, beautifully written epic fantasy with well-thought-out worldbuilding.
Wayfinder1128Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I just finished Divinium: The Wolf and the Phoenix not too long ago, and... Wow. This is an excellent and engaging start to what is sure to be a sprawling and layered fantasy epic.
The story centers on Heror Heran, a young orphaned half-elf who works on the docks in Cephragon, the capital of the Kingdom of Ardys. Having faced intense mistreatment and scorn from Ardysan society for his whole life due to his mixed heritage, he and his de facto family are suddenly conscripted to fight in a fierce war on behalf of the Kingdom that has hated him since childhood, and whom he has hated in return. On the front lines of the war against the neighboring nation of Mide, Heror meets Nihlukei, an Ardysan commanding officer whose noble character, compassion, and loyalty catches Heror by surprise. In the ensuing chaos of war, what remains of his life is upended, his allegiances are tested, and Heror is forced on a perilous journey that will cause him to further question everything he knows about the world and himself.
Style: The author has a distinctive style that makes great use of vivid, poetic imagery and detailed description to flesh out the world of the story. It's clear that the author has done a lot of research and taken a lot of care to make the world feel as real and lived-in as possible, and the story feels very immersive as a result.
In addition to this, both description and dialogue flow very nicely for the most part, contributing further to the lyrical and immersive quality of the story.
I only have a couple critiques regarding the style. In the first half of the story (the section that was written primarily a few years ago), there are instances where some of the description is a little too much or perhaps not all of it is necessary. The vast majority of it is still great though, and the description still does a great job of fleshing out the world of the story, so perhaps some of it could just be made a little more concise rather than being removed entirely. Some descr
GodOfZapRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
Characters: Heror Heran and his best friends are the core characters in this story and their respective reasons for the journey are quite believable and their characters very genuine. Some supporting military characters feel somewhat familiar but are diverse in the drama that unfolds.
Story: The plot is very thrilling and very fast paced. It begins classically, starting as an underdog story but takes sudden turns that surprised me at times. These twists kept the plot fresh and gripping.
Style: The author is concise with lively descriptions that kept the story moving without being wordy. The prose is flowing so that readers can really get inside and become part of the story, This is nice.
Grammar: Overall, the writing is good with just a few minor mistakes that don't interfere with the reading.
Overall Impression: "Divinium Saga" is a good written fantasy novel with rich world building, relatable characters, and an engaging plot make it a real page turner. This book will be nice try for fans of immersive and thematic fantasy, leaving readers eagerly waiting for the next chapters.
Well first of all I will begin with the character and at last will go for the Overall experience. I will just put spoiler in case I revealed something..
The BlackwellRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
Divinium Saga: The Upheaval by Ian_Scott_Writing takes you on a big, bold adventure full of mythical prophecies, looming wars, and a world brimming with detail. Right from the first chapter, the story pulls you in with its beautiful descriptions and immersive worldbuilding. The Nine Kingdoms of Kivveneth are on the edge of chaos, and Heror Heran’s journey feels personal and intense—a mix of self-discovery, survival, and big choices that could shape the future.
Let’s start with the writing. It’s gorgeous. Seriously, lines like “where the ocean touched the sky, droplets of amber pooled as the Sun eclipsed the horizon” make you stop and reread just to soak it all in. The prose is smooth and poetic, giving every scene a rich, atmospheric feel. Ian_Scott_Writing has a gift for painting vivid pictures with words, and it’s easy to lose yourself in the world of Kivveneth because of it.
No complaints here. The writing is clean, polished, and free of noticeable errors. The grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure are on point, which keeps the story flowing and lets the beautiful descriptions take center stage. It’s clear the author took care to make sure the technical side of things matched the quality of the storytelling.
This is where things get a little trickier. The story has a ton of potential—there’s this epic world, a mysterious protagonist, and the seeds of something truly gripping. But in the first ten chapters, it struggles a bit to find its rhythm.
One of the main issues is the lack of external conflict. Heror is angry and wrestling with big questions about identity and loyalty, but there aren’t enough immediate threats to keep the tension high. The day-to-day events, like training sessions and camp life, can feel repetitive and don’t do much to push the story forward. Adding more dynamic challenges—like rivalries, skirmishes, or even just camp drama—could make the stakes feel more urgent.
And then there’s the pacing. It’s a bit slow, with long stretches of exp