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

Royal Road Stats

Rating: 4.6/ 5.0
Followers: 939
Views: 82,267

Chapters(16 total)

What readers say about Amidst the Bones of Heroes

“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 t…”
AugustS98Royal Road5.0 / 5
“The style of the story and the grammer are both rather good. I've never been the best at judging those sorts of things. I will say however that in some of the earlier chapters I was seeing a fair few tenses that were strange. Overall the style and grammer a…”
An_Amazing_UsernameRoyal Road5.0 / 5

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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
An_Amazing_UsernameRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
The style of the story and the grammer are both rather good. I've never been the best at judging those sorts of things. I will say however that in some of the earlier chapters I was seeing a fair few tenses that were strange. Overall the style and grammer are quite decent and seem to be improving as the story goes on.
This story is not massively unique, but the story is logical and simple while also being interesting. This is a more character driven story then event driven in my mind. If that makes any sense. The overall story is straight forwards and is rather secondary to the characters.
The characters in the story are what makes it so interesting to me. They are well written and are engaging. The Eldest in paticular isa masterfully written character. The sheer depth of her is convayed quite clearly and it is easy to understand her. All of the characters I have seen are quite interesting, but the Eldest alone might make me give this story a four star review overall.
If I had to find a negative I would point to the fact that the author went on a rather long break, but the story is updating again and their explaination is fair. I typically avoid stories with long hiatuses but the author is writing again so i'll keep reading the story, albiet in minor fear of another hiatus.
Fernandes_VSCRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I think this is as amazing storie.
It has everything from a fan point of view.
Amazing Sci-fy with all the "new" tecnologies, but also humanity not only with the AI but also with the alien species, a bit of "magic" with the choire and to top it all an unfantoble terror and a fight to preserv the universe.
Thats why i give 5 stars.
Ansiosly waiting for the next book.
(PS: sorry for my bad english)
Greetings from Portugal.
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.
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.
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! ♥
L.E. FrenchRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Style: I love beautiful prose, so the style of the author is my favorite part. The writing is beautiful, vivid, and of a high-quality. If you're a fan of lovely writing, then please read. You will not be disappointed. This is a writer who had developed their voice and knows how to command their exposition. I have no complaints and I cannot to read more of the story!
Grammar: It is well-edited and proofread. I did not find mistakes.
Story: The synopsis is what originally drew me to this story, and I was not disappointed when I read. I will certainly purchase the first book when it is released in January. After reading through the beginning of book 2, it's clear to me that this is a series which will continue to deliver.
Character: I am picky about my characters. With science fiction, I want the world to read like a character as well, with a fleshed-out society. I really enjoyed how the author introduced us to the characters, the world, and immediately drew upon themes which would be explored. All-in-all, I cannot more highly recommend this series. It's very well-crafted, and I say that as a very picky reader.
Lucian T. EinarRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
*Overall: Amidst the Bones of Heroes by Scholar_Girogi is a highly captivating and well-crafted space opera series that delves into a broken galaxy, advanced AI, and the looming threat of eldritch monsters. The story is action-packed, character-driven, and explores deep psychological themes, making it a must-read for fans of the genre.
*Style: The author's writing style in Amidst the Bones of Heroes is praised for its beautiful prose, vivid descriptions, and high-quality exposition. The attention to detail and command over storytelling keep readers engaged and eager for more. The use of language, including poems and music references, adds depth to the narrative, showcasing the author's skill in creating a rich and immersive world.
*Story: The series follows Patriarch Tov Garesh'Ynt and a cast of diverse characters as they navigate a dangerous galaxy filled with ancient AI, powerful enemies, and the mysteries of the Starless Horrors. Unique take on AI characters, the complex world-building, and the intriguing plot that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The exploration of psychological themes and the emotional depth of the characters add layers of complexity to the story, making it a compelling read.
*Grammar: The series is well-edited and proofread, with minimal errors that do not detract from the reading experience.
*Character: Amidst the Bones of Heroes excels in character development, with each character, whether human, AI, or alien, displaying unique traits, motivations, and growth throughout the series. The AI characters, especially Eldest, have depth and emotional complexity, challenging traditional stereotypes. The interactions between characters, the political dynamics, and the stakes of the galaxy's fate create a compelling narrative that resonates with readers.
In conclusion, Amidst the Bones of Heroes is a complex, thought-provoking, and emotionally engaging space opera series that offers a fresh perspective on AI, war, and the resilience of sentie
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.
Mike BeckettRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Dear Reader,
Regarding the Royal Road Novel: ‘Amidst the Bones of Heroes’ by Scholar Girogi, a review of five stars for the categories Overall, Style, Story, Grammar, and Characters by Mike Beckett.
This Cosmic Post-Apocalyptic Space Opera is overall an enjoyable, well-paced mystery novel with a thought-provoking, good psychological reading component and a compelling aftermath interstellar exploration and encounter storyline.
With slick, stylish militaristic space journeying of vast proportions. A colourful story with strongly developed prose, along with the interplay of concepts of Artificial Intelligence, The post-war environment, its after-effects and literally total war, and its effect on personalities coming to terms with life in the afterglow and the interplay of different cultures and between theological harmony and unbelief.
There were no obvious grammatical errors, typos, mistakes or other such glitches in the reading experience, which I found to be pretty effortless.
The Characters are believable and have feet of clay, agendas and motivations that ring true and work to advance the plot. The AI is relatable, and the interplay between the Instectoids and their diverse alien allies is worthy of a diplomatic engagement of its own. Even the gap left by the apparent absence of the main characters' antagonists speaks volumes. I have no reservations in highly recommending to you reading Amidst the Bones of Heroes by Scholar Girogi.
Kind regards
Mike Beckett