Ashborn Primordial (B5 stubs in 3 weeks!)

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What to expect:

A long epic progression fantasy with south asian/indian cultivation elements. Lots of action, strong worldbuilding, and a planned story.

People die, but no excessive grimdark content. No murderhobo MC. No edgy or whiny or anti-hero MC. No pacifist MC.Cute canine companion 🐶

Planned for 1.5 million words/5,500 pages, working off of a 300k word/1,100 page outline.

Game elements:An internally consistent magic system with named spells, ranks, and affinities. Named martial abilities with ranks. A combat power ranking system. No d&d style stats, no blue boxes, no levels.

Tropes:Slow burn weak to OP progression, Reincarnation, Precursor Race, Hidden Identity, Underdog. MC exploiting his quirks to hack his own magic.'Strong Lead' Tag as of Chapter 180.

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The Primordial will bring the End of Realms.Find him! Purge him! Burn him to Ash!

Ekavir is a hardworking lumberjack's son. It isn't his fault crows speak in eldritch voices when he walks through the forest, or that his bloodred eyes leave the village kids shaking in their shoes. He might be the latest incarnation of a dreaded god, but he never asked for that. He doesn't evenknow.

When knights arrive hunting for the Ender of Realms, Vir loses his idyllic life along with his chance to be anything else. To grow strong enough to survive, he'll have tobecomethe Primordial.

There's just one problem: Vir can't do magic. Not even the simplest spells to light a fire or conjure a breeze.

To take back control of his destiny, Vir will have to forge his own path, and he'll have to do it while running, fighting, and clawing for survival.

It might be that Vir is destined to live out his days without magic...Or maybe his brand of magic just defies all the known rules.

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Releases at 12:16 MDT,Tue, Thu, Sat. Major holidays observed. Chapters avg 2400 words, +/- 500 words.

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Information

Status: Ongoing
Year: 2023
Author: Vowron Prime

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Rating: 4.4/ 5.0
Followers: 4,136
Views: 903,925

Chapters(164 total)

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Community Reviews(10)

Alex MRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
When Vowron started Ashborn, he spent an entire year outlining in excruciating detail. It went on so long that for a while it was hard not to wonder whether he remembered how to write.
He did.
Ashborn Primordial has that same page-turning, unputdownableness (not a word but it should be) that books like Cradle and Iron Prince. The progression element is a ton of fun, with constant growth and cool new abilities around the corner, and ones Vir will need to master if he’s to overcome all those that would stand in his way. All this comes together in an awesome world that takes inspiration from Indian mythology. The story is also filled with artwork of the characters and the world, making for an amazingly immersive read.
Character – Vir’s a strongly written character with agency that keeps the story moving quickly. He cares about the people around him and is determined to get stronger and overcome adversity. Maiya is your classic red-headed female lead, an inclusion all good fantasy stories should have. She starts off as a bit of a princess with a soft spot for Vir, but quickly develops into something more.
Maiya’s your classic red headed female lead, an inclusion all good fantasy stories should have
Style – The story is well written and fast paced. Vowron uses many invented terms that add to the mythology he’s created.
Story – This is the tale of a badass main character becoming truly badass. It’s well thought out, well plotted, with the right amount of tension that’s often lacking from these kinds of stories.
Grammar – If there are errors, I didn’t notice them. The authors clearly put a ton of effort into editing and proofing.
Overall, if you’re looking for progression fantasy, you can’t go wrong with this. I highly recommend that you give at least the first arc a go.
Ashish choudharyRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This shit is really good, as expected of vow. More updates later.
50 words neended, may werd god bless thee
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That's enough blessing for you, now gimme a bigass, badass, longass fiction. Magnus' epicness has raised the bar, the first chappie is upto standard, hoping you'll just make this better.
CrispymouseRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
The author has some stellar artwork to go with various chapters that really flesh out the story. The story is well placed and there isn't any huge info dumps that you have to wade through.
So far it has been a fun read with no major grammar or spelling errors.
I'm looking forward to binge the rest of what is out.
DetroxRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
What hooked me at first was the art of words making the scenes lively and realistic. This author is able to create very interesting world which I am eager to read and see what is going to happen next.
The characters are enjoyable so far, with MC being the most prominent, though I am courious about the ghost or the other foreshadowed beings.
That brings up my only problem with the story, the predictable opening tropes. At first it was barely noticable, but after making a recount, there were a lot of the "most common" tropes how to open a fantasy story all mashed together.
Still worth 5 stars so far with its quality far above the average on RR
Nameless32Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Let me preface this review by saying that this story is by no means perfect. As with almost every story on this site, it has the little flaws here and there that you'd expect serialized fiction to have. Sometimes the pace goes a little fast, sometimes the exposition is a bit lengthy, etc.
But when you're five hundred pages in, eyes glued to the screen, two hours past when you said you'd stop reading, all of those flaws kind of fall to the wayside. You want to know what happens next. You want to witness as the main characters grow past their limits and delve into new realms of power.
Because on a site filled with progression fantasy, Ashborn Primordial is progression incarnate.
There's only two stories that I've read that might top the sheer progression crack that this fiction produces, and their names are Cradle and Iron Prince. If that doesn't tell you exactly what type of story you're getting into, I don't know what will.
In a unique world inspired by eastern mythologies (but not the eastern mythologies you're thinking of), Vowron weaves together the classic zero-to-hero journey in the absolute best way. He distills all the elements of those tropes that made us love them in the first place, while leaving behind most of the dregs. I'm usually not that big a fan of the 'chosen one' trope, but Ashborn Primordial is one of the rare stories that not only pulls it off in satisfying way, but actively leverages the reasoning behind the thing to explore new, interesting conflicts and character crises.
Because despite being chosen -- or rather because of it -- Vir does not have it easy. He also doesn't get trashed on over and over for all eternity, however. He improvises, adapts, and overcomes, and does so sometimes aided by his chosen status, but sometimes by pitting himself against it. That quiet determination that we love to see in MCs is amped up to eleven with Vir, and the story surrounds him with other characters that play off of that to the nth degree. There's quicke
ReedweaverRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I normally don't comment when I do my ratings. Also I'm not really a picture person, but for the art in this series, I'm impressed. I can see that the author has put a lot of work into this story .
For someone who is used to reading mainly cultivation or litrpg stories on RR, this is a welcome change.
Ultimately my rating has nothing to do with official literary styles. I am enjoying the story, and that's good enough for me
SimpleMindedRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Wow. That one word really encapsulates what I feel about this story so far. Impeccable grammar, well-paced flow, very interesting plot, fleshed out characters that you very quickly become attached to. If this keeps going at the same quality, it will for sure be one of the best stories on the site, mark my words.
Uncharted BloodlinesRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
The Primordial Ashborn is an enthralling novel that swept me up in its epic world and captivating characters. The main character, Vir, starts as a weak and frail individual who is constantly underestimated due to his distinctive appearance and lack of magical abilities. However, as the story progresses, we see Vir's determination and hard work shine through, as he uncovers the truth about his identity and sets out to forge his own path.
The world-building in this book is superb, with a consistent and well-thought-out magic system that is easy to understand and follow. The author's attention to detail shines through, creating a rich and immersive world that I didn't want to leave. Even thesecondary characters have depth and complexity, making them just as interesting to follow as the main character.
Each chapter is action-packed and gripping, leaving me wanting more. The story is filled with tropes such as weak to strong and hidden identity, but the author executes them in a fresh and exciting way. And of course, who can resist a cute canine companion?
Overall, The Primordial Ashborn is a must-read for anyone who loves progression fantasy with great character depth and world-building. I can't wait to see where the story goes next!
YakuzibRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This is good. Absurdly good.
Despite a slow developpement of the characters compared to other stories on this website, the pacing is very well made. We can't wait to see the next power up of Vir and Maya, because it will be relevant and earned through blood and tears.
The little of the world I've seen is entertaining and mix a lot of heroic fantasy tropes in a new original one.
I like this, and I think I won't lose a cent if I bet that you would like it to.
Enjoy your reading !
motorjunkieRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This first chapter was a true masterpiece! I absolutely loved how the book transported me to a new and imaginative world. The artwork was a magnificent touch, providing a vivid visualization of the world the author had envisioned. I am eager to dive into the next chapters and continue exploring this captivating new world.