The Shattered Sphere

The Shattered Sphere is a story stitched from memory and myth—where broken worlds converge, and the quiet defiance of
found family echoes louder than war.

It’s not just an adventure. It’s a breath held between what was
and what might still be.

Debut epic-fantasy author

Álfur Þorgilsson is an epic-fantasy author from Iceland known for creating immersive worlds and psychologically layered fantasy stories.

Epic fantasy tale

His novel The Shattered Sphere tells an epic tale of a new world merged from 14 home worlds, survivors set out on an expedition to reconnect and map this new world. They become a found family, sharing stories around campfires, discovering what it means to hold onto memory.

Free preview

Readers can download a free PDF preview containing the first eight chapters to get a taste of Álfur's vivid fantasy writing.

Explore the 14 old worlds, characters and lore from
within The Shattered Sphere.

Step into a world where memory fights to bloom and silence holds its own magic.

The Shattered Sphere is an immersive epic of grief, love, and the people who choose to stay.

Not sure where to begin?

Whether you’re here for characters, lore, or a taste of the writing
—this is where it starts.

WHISPERNET ARCHIVE
A living journal of the worlds before the Merge.

The Whispernet Archive weaves deep lore, character threads, and sacred memory into a tapestry of immersive worldbuilding.

CHARACTERS
Meet the hearts behind the fracture.

From gentle rebels to burdened gods, these are the ones who carry memory, make impossible choices, and hold the world together in the quiet moments between wars.

ABOUT

Meet the author behind the archive.

Álfur Þorgilsson is a queer, neurodivergent, Icelandic debut author stitching together dark fantasy from ruin, myth, and memory. The About page offers a glimpse into the creator’s world, voice, and the journey that shaped The Shattered Sphere.

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