# The Saga of Arthios

> A five-book fantasy series by F. A. Calder.

- Author: [F. A. Calder](https://facalder.com/author)
- Planned volumes: 5
- Last updated: 2026-09-25

## Published and announced works

1. [Tidestep: The Water Anchor](https://facalder.com/metadata/tidestep.md) — Tidestep: The Water Anchor by F. A. Calder is Book One of The Saga of Arthios, a five-book epic fantasy series. A young blacksmith’s apprentice pursues the thieves of an ancient Anchor Stone across a land blighted by poisoned water, while a secret journal kept across fifteen thousand years of failed endings runs beneath his quest. Themes include found family, an animal companion with secrets, dual narrative, ancient runes, and coming of age.