Description

Journey into the world of Santagra. A steampunk fantasy world based based during the age of Imperialism.

You will like this if you:

1. Want to read a Historical Fantasy where eldritch gods come to life.

2. Like a Steampunk vibe mixed with a hard magic system with esoteric elements.

3. Want to read about battles that rely on both wit and power.

4. Like a Smart and Calculating MC

5. Multiple Character POVs.

6. Are looking to discover a complex world with cities that feels lived in.

'The Flow is life, truth and existence itself.'

That is what most people are taught in the world of Santagra. Those deemed worthy are blessed with a True Name by the flow and go on to be extraordinary beings referred to colloquially as 'ripplers,' those who can command the ripples of the Flow and manifest them into reality.

Sareth wields the powers of the Flow but bears no name. He has been running for most of his life, marked as heretic of the Fourth Path by the Orthodox Forces. Being an unaligned rippler comes with its dangers but after the death of his Master, he must return to Kharatoula, the carcass of a once great city that decays further under Imperial Rule, its people oppressed. Now, Sareth must retake control of his old gang, the Untethered Vine and solve the mystery behind the plan their master made.

However, Sareth is not alone, with his best friend Cassian by his side, he prepares to take on Revolutionaries, Imperial Agents and Ripplers of the Named Gods while trying to uncover the full breadth of his Master's plans. Plans that speak of a world that should have been.

Hey guys, This is my first time writing anything substantial so I will appreciate you sharing this story with your friends and leaving comments to help me improve my writing. Please do read the first two chapters before you make a judgement call. Thank you for giving my work a chance.

What readers say about Santagra Chronicles: The Untethered Vine

“Although The Flow of Forgotten Gods isn’t quite my usual style, I was impressed by its depth and ambition. Set in a crumbling empire full of forgotten deities and political unrest, it follows Sareth a heretic walking the mysterious Fourth Path—as he navigat…”

I Eat WorldsRoyal Road4.5 / 5

“A surprisingly understandable and beautifully written and very impressive novel. I am not usually particularly fond of the steampunk genre and when I enter the story, the story does not draw me in like many other genres. Despite this, as soon as I enter thi…”

The Writer MeaRoyal Road4.5 / 5

Community Reviews(2)

I Eat WorldsRoyal Road

★★★★★ 4.5

Although The Flow of Forgotten Gods isn’t quite my usual style, I was impressed by its depth and ambition. Set in a crumbling empire full of forgotten deities and political unrest, it follows Sareth a heretic walking the mysterious Fourth Path—as he navigates gods, ghosts, and rebellion.
Strengths:
Worldbuilding: Rich and mythic, with a complex magic system and layered lore.
Characters: Sareth and Cassian’s bond brings weight and sharp dialogue.
Themes: Bold explorations of belief, identity, and revolution.
Weaknesses:
Pacing: Heavy exposition and dense narrative slow the momentum at times.
Villains: The antagonists feel more conceptual than personal.
Tone: Cerebral and cold in places where more emotional impact could help.
Verdict:
Even if it’s not typically my genre, this is a thoughtful, well-crafted dark fantasy perfect for fans of philosophical epics like Malazan or The Lies of Locke Lamora.

The Writer MeaRoyal Road

★★★★★ 4.5

A surprisingly understandable and beautifully written and very impressive novel. I am not usually particularly fond of the steampunk genre and when I enter the story, the story does not draw me in like many other genres. Despite this, as soon as I enter this story, a scene is drawn before my eyes and the story draws me in. A scene from To Kill a Mockingbird comes to mind for no reason. Nostalgia, perhaps independent of this story, but it reminded me of a similar intimacy between the characters.
There were some parts I did not understand. This may be my lack of English or the style of the story being difficult to understand. It is an open-ended point. Despite this, I did not see any grammatical errors and the story, as I said before, contained points that drew me in. Although the characters were not bad, they felt a bit behind compared to the other features of the novel. Still, I am only at the beginning of the story and there is a lot to see. Therefore, I think the characters will deepen even more in the future. I do not think it would be a problem to give this story a chance. I wish you a good read.