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Godclads

Godclads #1 / 3
by OstensibleMammal
Godclads (Godclads #1) by OstensibleMammal
⧗ 8.00 / 1
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Avo was born to destroy New Vultun. In a twist of fate, he’ll become its only hope for salvation.

The gods were the enemy. The slaver. The chains.
With dreams of paradise, humanity slaughtered them and stole their powers, opening the path to become more – to ascend.

Instead, they nearly destroyed the world.

Vast hive cities serve as the final bastions against the crumbling of reality. New Vultun is the greatest of them all, and within its borders, ascenders wage war to determine the laws of existence itself.

The world descends ever deeper into ruination.

Avo was born a weapon, a slave to his instincts and his masters. He and his brothers were made to burn New Vultun to ashes. Everything changes when Avo gains immortality and becomes heir to an impossible legacy.

He must ascend the megacity of New Vultun.
He must challenge the very tyrants that usurped the gods.

He must finally free the world from chains.

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Release date: January 23, 2024

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OstensibleMammal

OstensibleMammal is a rising voice in the GameLit and LitRPG world, known for building brutal, immersive universes where characters navigate complex systems of power, gods, and technology. His work, including the Godclads series and the Infernal Ascension arc, blends dark humor, cosmic stakes, and intricate progression mechanics that challenge readers to rethink what it means to grow, survive, and evolve in fantastical worlds.

Writing under a pen name that mirrors his playful and self-aware style, OstensibleMammal has cultivated a niche following on platforms like Royal Road, where millions of words of his serial fiction have drawn thousands of readers eager for high-stakes, inventive storytelling. His worlds are often populated with ascenders, mortals rising against divine hierarchies, and humans grappling with transhuman transformations, reflecting a fascination with both personal growth and the cruelty of structured systems.

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Despite keeping personal details sparse, the author’s online presence hints at a creative persona steeped in curiosity and wit. Influenced by classics of absurdist and speculative fiction, he merges intricate world-building with characters who thrive or fail under extraordinary pressures. Fans praise his work for its chaotic energy and unpredictability, with settings that feel simultaneously alive and dangerous.

While still emerging in the broader mainstream, OstensibleMammal has firmly established himself in the niche of progression fantasy and web-serial storytelling, offering readers layered narratives that balance dark spectacle with thoughtful exploration of power, identity, and survival. His stories are not just adventures, they are calculated experiments in what it means to confront impossible odds and endure.

Godclads

In a world where gods bleed into mortals and power is measured in both flesh and will, the Godclads series unfolds with relentless intensity. Here, ascenders claw their way through brutal systems, navigating cities ruled by divine hierarchies while confronting the consequences of wielding god-derived powers. Every choice carries weight, every victory exacts a price, and survival depends on mastering both strategy and instinct.

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The series invites readers into sprawling megacities and war-torn landscapes where technology and magic intersect, and where the line between human and divine is always shifting. Characters rise, fall, and transform, facing enemies that are as cunning as they are merciless, and allies whose loyalty is never guaranteed. The narrative balances pulse-pounding action with intricate world-building, exploring themes of ambition, transhumanism, and the cost of power in a universe that refuses compromise.

Fans of dark, immersive GameLit and progression fantasy will find themselves drawn to the unforgiving logic of this universe, where every system has rules and bending them can mean salvation or total destruction. With vivid settings, morally complex characters, and a sense of unpredictability that keeps readers on edge, this series reshapes expectations of what fantasy progression stories can be.


Godclads consists of two books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Godclads (Godclads #1)
⧗ 8.00 / 1
Death of the Ideal (Godclads #2)
⧗ 8.00 / 1
Godclads Book 3 (Godclads #3)
⧗ 9.34 / 3


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