Bound for the Styx (The Association of Ishtar: A World of Cosmic Mystery and Steampunk Adventure)

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through uncharted realms and the tumultuous waters of adulthood alongside a young woman named Igraine Mortuba. Join her as she navigates the sprawling city of Arkology, the self-proclaimed Capitol of the Multiverse.

Igraine's odyssey begins within the enigmatic world of Hades, an inter-dimensional space station adrift within the void between countless worlds. Through the daunting Halls of Hades, she finds herself within Arkology's confines. This makeshift sanctuary houses refugees who've lost their homeworlds to catastrophic events, delivered to this subterranean haven by a mysterious entity known as the White Airship. Now, they must brave the overgrown ruins of Hades, teeming with horrors from across the multiverse.

Igraine ventured to this place in search of healing, with dreams of a life of leisure awaiting her upon recovery. However, her destiny takes a twist as she faces a formidable challenge set by her enigmatic benefactor. To earn her cure, she must first endure the grueling trials of Arkology's resilient denizens, lest she meet the same fate as countless others who have succumbed to the Styx.

As Igraine becomes initiated into the ways of the scavengers, she unearths a multitude of opportunities within the Capitol of the Multiverse. Will she prove herself in a society of inter-dimensional exiles while navigating the intricate web of Arkology's Founder? Discover the answer in the gripping tale of "Bound for the Styx."

"Reading this is like reading Moebius comic book. It's rather fantastical, wacky, and full of strange things but on the other hand, also very grounded due to the delicate worldbuilding."
- Yohan Alexander