Amidst the Bones of Heroes

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= BOOK 4 START =

[ BOOK 1 - LEGACY OF THE BROKEN ] SYNOPSIS:

In the depths of a broken galaxy, a Patriarch leads an expedition into the heart of ruined space.A terrible war ensnares a Sentient AI in its cruel grip.And the shadow of the Eldritch monsters looms over all.

In a dark galaxy, torn apart by the unspeakable terrors of the Starless Horrors, Patriarch Tov Garesh'Ynt, leader of the Third Expeditionary Fleet, is tasked with exploring the Dead Zone, a quarantined area encompassing two-thirds of the known Galaxy and abandoned after the evil scourge disappeared a century ago.

In their journey deeper into this dangerous space, they encounter the Eldest, a powerful and unstable sentient AI. Constantly exposed to the nightmares of war, her once-brilliant mind has been scarred and traumatized, driven forward only by her undying hatred and desire for revenge against this vile foe.

As Tov and his fleet initiate their first contact with The Eldest, they discover knowledge that could shake the foundations of the wider galaxy. They delve deeper into the mysteries of the Starless Horrors and The Eldest's role in attracting their wrath.

[ BOOK 2 - STARLESS RUIN ] SYNOPSIS:

Following a haunting revelation, a Patriarch delves into the damaged mind of a Sentient AI.A terrifying Invasion looms on the horizon.The Allied Defenders of Sol answer the call of war.

The Third Expeditionary Fleet stumbled upon the discovery of a century. The remnants of a dead civilization fight on long after their creators have passed. Powerful beyond imagining, they represent hope against a hated enemy.

After a shaky first contact, a skirmish against a Starless Leviathan, and uncovering the fate of humanity, the leader of the aliens, Patriarch Tov Garesh'Ynt, goes on a dangerous endeavor to aid the traumatized mind of the AI Andora, previously known as the Eldest, a gestalt consciousness of immense power that commands the entirety of the Sol Defense Network.

As the two great leaders remain indisposed, their subordinates pick up the slack, fortifying their defenses and readying themselves for an incursion unlike any they’ve seen before.

[ BOOK 3 - EXODUS ] SYNOPSIS:

Right at the cusp of victory, an eldritch being known as an Executor nearly brings disaster. Only the timely intervention of Overseer Jupiter stops it in its tracks.The defenders prevail, with the Executor temporarily trapped in an unstable black hole and Jupiter grievously wounded. The damage leaves them with only one choice.

Now, the AI Andora and her Overseers face a terrible reality. Alone and with dwindling resources and time, they initiate the Final Contingency, compelling them to evacuate and abandon the home they've known and fought for a century.

With the help of Patriarch Tov and the Third Fleet, they are urged to bring the dire news to the Galactic Legacy Federation. The journey back is perilous as they must pass through the Dead Zone. Their chances of making it back hinge on rallying with other Expeditionary Fleets they've called for aid, hoping against hope that these allies have not succumbed to the horrors unleashed.

The clock ticks down, and the weight of the galaxy's fate rests on the shoulders of those who survived the horrors of war.

[ BOOK 4 - GARDEN OF THORNS ] SYNOPSIS:

During the aftermath of the Battle of Madraa, the Exodus Armada receives a distress call from a shocking source

The sender, Crown Princess Anaria Moradal of the Dagatar Supremacy and leader of the First Expeditionary Fleet, finds herself in the midst of the Dead Zone Tempest, beset on all sides by enemies. In a last-ditch effort to get her message through to allied forces, she overloads her Starlight Beacon, the device responsible for FTL communication, to pierce the veil.

However, her message puts Andora, now Custodian of the Exodus, Patriarch Tov, and the rest of the armada leadership at a crossroads. The heir of the the mightiest superpower in the Legacy was tasked to reclaim Dagatar Prime, her people’s ancestral home, long abandoned during the Cataclysm.

But alas, the Dagataren homeworld lay deep in the Dead Zone—within a region encompassing the galactic center.

The Old Heartlands.

There, the old superpowers dominated through its vast surplus of exotic resources that kept the wheels of supremacy turning, allowing these titans to spread their influence across the galaxy.

Now, the Heartlands was nothing but a scorched hollow collection of stars, left behind in the wake of the Starless Horrors.

Faced between answering the princess’s call or continuing their journey, the Exodus leadership is forced to make a choice that may change the trajectory of their fates and the galaxy. And while they convened, those recently rescued from Madraa-II must cope with the aftermath of their horrid torment.

ATTENTION: Book 1 is scheduled to be stubbed on December 25. Read now while you're able!

[Two-time Writathon Completions.]

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Information

Status: Ongoing
Year: 2023
Author: Scholar_Girogi

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Rating: 4.6/ 5.0
Followers: 939
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Community Reviews(10)

AugustS98Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I read this story on r/hfy last year. I don't make review much, and very new to this site. I have read plenty of stories here. I'm from Belarus, and I am sorry if my English is not perfect. I want to support author because he is good friend, so I will try to be unbiased but I cant help but say I love this story!
Book2 is also now starting, so I am very excited to continue reading.
First of all, characters are the best part of story, I have not read many scifi book that has alien as main character, but Tov is my favorite. He reminds me of an old soldier, and he is from what Ive read.
Eldest is also amazing, read plenty of stories of AI that are evil or broken and out to kill, but she is nice but scarred.
The dialogue is very emotional, plenty of scenes that stick to my mind since I've started reading. Sometimes however, and again this is because my English is not good, some words and sentences are hard to understand for me, haha. It's ok, but I don't think it is from author trying to hard, i just need to learn more.
The setting is big, plenty of history and worldbuilding. Its mystery still because we are in one place. Spoilers, so i wont say.
I like the main enemy. Really like monsters from outer space, it has flavor of Lovecraft, but then we have Eldest and shes also strong.
I don't know what else to say. This story has been a rollercoaster of sad, then hope, then sad again. I feel so sorry for Eldest tho, spoilers.
This is not a great review, but I highly recommend this book. I will read the rest, keep up the good work Mr. Girogi! Much love. 10/10
Bishop71Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Awesome series with a breath of new and unique story line.Not the typical saga of human space adventures, instead we are shown non human organics learning human existense, culture and eventual demise...unique story were AIs are not evilized.
Overall: One of the best space saga i have read in a long time. Good pacing, and well developed characters. Done well by an exceptional wordsmith indeed.
Style: Simple and straight forward style yet complex enough to srir our minds and keep us on our toes and wanting for more. Surely worthy of future film adaptation
Story: simply unique story line with humans as not the central character. Well developed storyline with battle scenes so well written one could actualy visualize the whole scene. The torments of the broken AI minds is so well developed and written that it is hard not to understand how well they have evolved and why they are accepted as a specie of their own.
Character: Could ask for a better character developments. I like how some chapters are devoted to telling the inner workings of each individual character, AI or organics and how they interact with each other as ebemies or as allies.
Grammar: The aurhor has good authority on grammar. A wordsmith indeed.
Gooba~Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Style: Lots of world building is already a plus for me. The characters are also well introduced with each of their own personalities and goals. And although there's a lot of information, it is not hard to get back to the story after taking a break from reading it. There are a lot of difficult and archaic words used in this story. I guess its part of the style, I don't particularly like it but i also don't dislike this type of style.
Story: Usually sci-fi stories are about humans finding life outside of their own. In this one its reversed, it is about life from outside the earth finding out about humans. Which is somehow very fascinating for me, finding out what would the aliens think about us, and the author did a good job in writing this.
Grammar: Lots of misspelled words but not so much that it disrupts the flow of the story.
Characters: I really like the way the characters are introduced and early on you can see their motivations and personalities. You can also relate and empathize with them a lot which is a plus for me.
Overall: I recommend this story for those who like AIs, Aliens, Earth culture, with a dash of drama, conflict, and romance.
keeganashleyliveRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I'm not particularly into space opera---it's just not my jam, but I enjoyed reading this one. The characters drew me in right away. I feel they are very well developed, especially the main character. We feel the emotions deeply, and I can see why it is labeled as a psychological, haunting tale because those vibes definitely come through as you read.
As I mentioned, this is not my typical genre, so I didn't know exactly what to expect, but the story feels very in sync with what I would anticipate to find in a space opera. The descriptions are rich and the writing is heavy with details. The story pulls you in with action right from the start---something I was grateful for as I tend to enjoy stories that are a little lighter on the description.
There were no glaring grammatical errors to note, and I enjoyed the storyline. I really didn’t see any reason to dock the story hugely and didn’t want the fact that I’m not incredibly into the genre to effect my score, so I gave it 5/5 stars. Well done to the author. I feel like this story is only going to expand as it goes forward and gain an even more epic feeling. Well done.
moulder666Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
In my limited experience, there is a certain mood to space opera that is hard to pin down. Yet, you know when it isn't there. A certain flair, a touch of melodrama, often a story that is heavy with emotion and philosophical issues.
Amidst the Bones of Heroes absolutely nails that part so far. There are a lot of emotions involved, and the writer seems equally adept at exploring the darker sides and the warmer, more solemn emotions. And I can’t wait to dive deeper into the AI considerations of the story.
I won't give too much away of the story itself. Just that we find ourselves in a situation, where a lot of people find themselves tested and pushed to the limit - and the fate of the universe is at stake. As with most good sci-fi, there are no small stakes here.
The writing itself is good, World building is relatively limited at this point, but the world is opening up as we get a feeling for the kind of universe we find ourselves in – as well as Earth’s fate amidst this.
There are a few typos here and there, but it’s limited enough that it by no means detracts from the reading experience.
As for the main characters… this might just become the major selling point of this story, along with its theme. We are dealing with deeply troubled people here, complex people who are in a situation that have left them broken and reeling.
I’m already rooting for them to win… and start healing.
wingmanRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This story is a bloody masterpiece, well I'm calling it that because the amount of time I spend on the verge of tears is unacceptable and I will have my emotional support but here you go a comprehensive review.
Style: nothing to scoff at virtually the same as many but the author manages to make it unique, I know all author have differing writing style but as it comes to paper/digital form it is all in Word, and it depends on his/her ability to bring those word into life. And bring to life what the author did with an amazing ability to convey word into emotion and dialogue.
Grammar: never been the best judge of this so I'm going to leave it to other but from what I seen they are little mistake in the first few chapter but the rest is virtually great with no mistake from what I have seen.
Story: a new take on combining overpowering Ai Stelkaris style with q post-apocalypse feel with a stalemate and more and it certainly a great take as it bring out what make a space Scifi story great. And a overpower protagonist with flaw whether it is the Eldest emotion and trauma for:the constant warfare.
Character development: every character have a development in one way or another and it bring out life into this world plus it touch my tea of a post apocalypse sci-fi space story.
Jack0fheartRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Amidst the Bones of Heroes is an epic space opera that tells the story of Patriarch Tov Garesh'Ynt and his crew as they embark on a dangerous mission to explore the ruins of an ancient alien civilization in the Dead Zone.
Overall score 5/5: This story is a masterpiece of science fiction that delivers an engrossing and captivating story. It's a must-read for fans of space operas and will leave a lasting impact on anyone who reads it.
Style score 5/5: The writing is exceptional, with vivid descriptions and a fast-paced plot that never slows down. The author's ability to create a believable and engaging world is nothing short of impressive, and the characters are well-developed and relatable. The story's writing style is immersive and captivating, making it impossible to put down.
Story score 5/5: The story is a tragic and haunting tale that takes readers on a journey through the dark and dangerous depths of space. The plot is well-paced and never predictable with many unexpected twists. The exploration of the ruins of an ancient alien civilization was fascinating and engrossing.
Grammar score 5/5: The grammar in Amidst the Bones of Heroes is top-notch, with clear and concise writing that flows smoothly without any obvious errors or typos.
Character score 5/5: The characters are complex and multi-dimensional, with relatable motivations and actions that add depth to the story. Patriarch Tov is a particularly engaging and well-developed character, with a tragic backstory that adds to the overall emotional impact of the story.
In conclusion, Amidst the Bones of Heroes is a gripping and action-packed space opera that is sure to captivate and entertain readers. I highly recommend it for anyone who loves sci-fi space exploration! ♥
MeterosonRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
While the plot is rather simple, yet solid, the story makes more than up for this with its characters. There is not a single human in this story, yet each and every character feels more human than in almost any other story I've read. Each with an incredible depth, emotion and relatability. The story The story is also amazingly written. The author used the English language in ways you don't see often. Always the right words and tone with well written action and attention to detail that hooks you from the first chapter. It's easily in the top 10 best sci-fi stories I've ever read.
ScruffedUpRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I like the story, I read it, I enjoyed it.
The prologue is great, the pacing is good, the story and writing are really good.
The AI come off as actual AI, some of them act cold and robotic, others follow their other 'styles', such as Mars being warlike to the extreme, the boss bitch is cold and calculating, Luna is like the mother of the group, all in all each are unique, and I like all of them.
The xenos aren't flat either, which is really nice
Its rare for a story on RR to immediately interest me, its even rarer for me to find one that isn't already on the front page that i enjoy, but I enjoy this one. I hope it gets the recognition it deserves, and I hope you enjoy writing it, because I want to keep reading it.
Overall I would recommend this book to anyone who is a big fan of space opera stories, especially if they like to see what happens when AI are running the show.
Each character is unique, I haven't noticed any real grammar issues, the story is progressing smoothly and cleanly, its certainly unique, and when you have so many things going for a story it deserves the 5 stars i'm giving it.
Also, Mars is my favorite so far, easily the best AI. Go little AI war machine go.
Keep up the good work.
TommytRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Ever since I've found this on Reddit I have always came back for more and more. What I think this book does well is world building they don't just throw a bunch of speel at you in the start. They bring you in and slowly add more elements to the mix. It may be a long read for some but I think it's worth it.