The Castes and the OutCastes books in order

Q: "How many books are in the The Castes and the OutCastes series?"

"There are four books in the The Castes and the OutCastes series, published between 2013 and 2018."

Q: "What is the first book in the The Castes and the OutCastes series?"

"The first book in the The Castes and the OutCastes series is A Warrior's Path, published in 2013."

Q: "What is The Castes and the OutCastes about?"

"The trilogy follows Rukh Shektan, a member of the warrior caste in the city of Ashoka. When he is banished, he must survive in the Wildness, a vast and deadly land, with only an unlikely companion at his side. The worldbuilding is inspired by Indian culture and social structures."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	A Warrior’s Path	2013	Davis Ashura	Buy
2	Stories from Arisa	2014	Davis Ashura	Buy
3	A Warrior’s Knowledge	2015	Davis Ashura	Buy
4	A Warrior’s Penance	2018	Davis Ashura	Buy

The Castes and the OutCastes is Davis Ashura’s debut series and the foundation of his Anchored Worlds universe. The story is set in a world where isolated cities are protected by magic from a destructive goddess called Suwraith. Society within these cities is divided into rigid castes, each with its own abilities and roles. The worldbuilding draws heavily from Indian cultural traditions.

The protagonist, Rukh Shektan, is a warrior who is forced out of his home city of Ashoka. The trilogy follows his journey through the Wildness and explores themes of caste, identity, and duty. A Warrior’s Path (2013) was followed by A Warrior’s Knowledge (2015) and A Warrior’s Penance (2018). Stories from Arisa (2014) is a companion book of short stories set in the same world.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Castes and the OutCastes series?

There are four books in the The Castes and the OutCastes series, published between 2013 and 2018.

What is the first book in the The Castes and the OutCastes series?

The first book in the The Castes and the OutCastes series is A Warrior’s Path, published in 2013.

What is The Castes and the OutCastes about?

The trilogy follows Rukh Shektan, a member of the warrior caste in the city of Ashoka. When he is banished, he must survive in the Wildness, a vast and deadly land, with only an unlikely companion at his side. The worldbuilding is inspired by Indian culture and social structures.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order