Steel Foundations

Will of the Immortals, Book 1

By: Jay Krauss

Narrated by: Armen Taylor

Steel Foundations asks the question: What if a 16th-century German knight was thrust into a world of magic, gods, and monsters, forced to navigate the unknown while mourning the loss of everything he once knew?

Leon Jäger, a stoic and unyielding knight, lives by a simple code: repay kindness with a river of ambrosia, and slights with total destruction. When an unexplainable force pulls him into a foreign world where magic flows and monsters roam, his creed will be tested like never before.

Struggling to comprehend powers beyond his imagination, Leon must master the mystical art of Qi cultivation while hiding his abilities from those who might exploit them. As he maneuvers through this strange land of gods, magic, and Cultivation, Leon must not only survive but carve out his place—without losing himself in the process.

Steel Foundations blends the epic drama of Western fantasy with the intricate philosophy of Chinese cultivation, wrapped in the fast-paced thrills of LitRPG. Swords, sorcery, and mystical forces converge in this unique isekai adventure, where Eastern tradition meets a knight's resolve.

©2024 Jay Krauss (P)2025 Podium Audio

It’s just….Amazing

I was blown away by this book I wish the book had 20 more hours for me to listen too. Great narration, amazing concept, well liked characters, and lots of possibilities to come. I’m already counting the days for the next book.

Very Good!

Besides the narrator doing a phenomenal job, the story itself was wonderful. There was a perfect balance of telling and showing (in my opinion) for a litRPG, and the plot was interesting and caught my attention from beginning to end. The characters were well-written, often relatable, and the mix of comedy and action was just chef's kiss. I look forward to the next one!

pretty good

Only problem is the millennial, writing that constantly distracts and takes you out of the story.

Freaking great!

You need to get this book! It’s amazing story great! Narrator amazing! I’m salty that I need to wait a couple months for the next book!

This is adorable!

I read a lot of litRPG and progression fantasy/cultivation books and this was just so wholesome. You know who a bad guy and who’s a good guy, plus the main character is an absolute cinnamon roll.

It’s not a deep book, and the writing style is simple (in a good way) It’s a good palate cleanser if you want something that you don’t have to think too hard about, and gives you good vibes.

A VERY GOOD STORY JUST ONE ISSUE

he never seems to question the meddling of the gods and just goes along with what ever that one goddess manipulates him into, I take issue and it makes me feel some kinda way. aside from that I loved the mc, and will be continuing the series in the books that are now available. if you are on the fence its a good listen, I was and I don't regret getting it.

AMAZING!!!

This genre is definitely not my go to. That being said, I was hooked after chapter 2. I can't stop listening to this. I typically only listen to books or podcasts on my way to/from work, but this one has been played at home as well! I hope the follow on books make it to audible soon!

Great Power Fantasy

Fantastic look at a hardened warrior from 16th century earth transported to a world operating by different rules.

great narration decent idea just ok story

I wanted to like this book but its not for me it reads like an anime where the mc gets op abilities and gets items or skills whenever its needed and doesn't really have to learn his skill they are just given to him. If i was in my teens id have loved this book but now i cant stand these kind of books but that's just my grumpy self talking if you love anime you'll probably like this book

absolutely fantastic

well written story fantastic all around and very warming to the heart battles are good and characters are well done I was enthralled the entire time