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Axel Rathenius

Embark on a journey to an island steeped in mystery and creativity, set two millennia after a pivotal historical moment. This series explores an Everlasting Empire where the divine and the profane intertwine, creating a unique tapestry of existence. Meet a cast of characters, including immortals, sorrowful souls, and keepers of secrets, each possessing distinct abilities and backgrounds. Discover a vibrant community of artists, necromancers, and physicians navigating life in a realm where ancient history shapes a fascinating present.

The Mirror of Dionysus
Eurydice's Lament
The Wayward Muse

Recommended Reading Order

  1. 1

    The Wayward Muse

    • 244 pages
    • 9 hours of reading

    Set on the island of Mnemosyne in the Everlasting Empire, 2,000 years after the Divine Caesar's birth, the story introduces a diverse cast of characters, each with unique abilities and backgrounds. Among them are the immortal Axel Rathenius, the sorrowful Hecate Rain, and the keeper of secrets, Nicodemus Rham. The eclectic community includes artists, a necromancer, and a physician, all navigating life in a realm steeped in mystery and creativity, where the sacred intertwines with the profane.

    The Wayward Muse
  2. 2

    Eurydice's Lament

    • 248 pages
    • 9 hours of reading

    The story revolves around Axel Rathenius, an immortal artist tasked with creating a triptych that depicts Orpheus's life. As he navigates this artistic endeavor, he is drawn into a complex web of intrigue involving his agent Myrica Mavor, the medium Madame Vashti Savage, and the melancholic poet Hecate Rain. Their journey unfolds against a backdrop of rivalry between the cults of Orpheus and Dionysus, exploring themes of legacy, art, and the supernatural.

    Eurydice's Lament
  3. 3

    The Mirror of Dionysus

    • 284 pages
    • 10 hours of reading

    Set in the Everlasting Empire, 2,000 years post-Divine Caesar, the story delves into the enigmatic past of Axel Rathenius, an immortal resident of Mnemosyne, an artists' colony on a northern island. As Axel navigates his existence and the mysteries surrounding his origins, the novel weaves a rich tapestry of art, immortality, and the human experience against a backdrop of a fantastical world.

    The Mirror of Dionysus