Echoes of the Weave

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Description

Zion never wanted to be anything extraordinary. He doesn't want to be in history books or have songs sung about him. He just wanted to be a warrior. To fight with a sword in hand and have the power to raise it in his mother's name from the garage it was laid in. To avoid becoming just another mage to be forgotten when he failed.

So when he finally turned eighteen, and it was his turn for the Ceremony of the Weave, he only wanted that one thing.

Well, you know what they say about wishes.

Instead of fun adventures fighting monsters and collecting loot with trusted allies, he's been thrust into a war for the very survival of Nifell. With a Goddess's support, he will have to battle the force of Devastation and stop something way above his pay grade. Worst of all, he has to do it while being blue!

Zion's name will be sung in legends either as the one who led a band of misfits against the power of Deities or as the failure that led to the collapse of the world. Wasn't it fun being an adult?

What to Expect:

- Chapters will be posted weekly on Mondays around 6 pm EST.

-LitRPG elements such as stats, skills, abilities, classes, monsters, dungeons, and items.

- Strong to stronger MC

- Spellblade class

- Solo/party action

- Realistic characters

- Actually using items found

- Single POV except for interludes (they arent often)

- Romance(no harems)

- Avg of 2000 plus for chapters

Information

Status: Hiatus
Year: 2024
Author: Omegareaven

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Rating: 4.4/ 5.0
Followers: 109
Views: 32,009

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Community Reviews(10)

keeganashleyliveRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This one nabbed me, right from the start, with the raw emotion. The MC is nervous with thoughts swirling in his head and—well, if that isn’t something most people can relate to, I’m not sure what is. Then, we see why the MC is nervous and the stakes only go up as a well-developed world opens, wide, before us. …And what a world it is! The author has clearly taken a good amount of time to flesh out the details: the stats, the tiers, the system. Everything felt…almost real.
Then, of course, comes the ‘chosen one’ bit (which, I will admit, I am a lover of the trope). However, this is kicked up a notch. I don’t want to spoil anything so I will omit the specifics, but let’s just say that the main character has a special sticker which is going to be either a total ace in his pocket or his downfall…and I’m kinda on the edge of my seat to find out which!
There was nothing grammatically that stood out like a sore thumb or stopped my enjoyment of the work. The narrative flows well and emotes lots of emotions constantly—something that I really appreciate.
Very well done, author! If you’re on the fence, reading this, follow the story and give it a shot! I did! :D
Aleth08Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Story:
The usual beginning of a fantasy litrpg but a strong one nonetheless. Love to see the crunching numbers and a mana based class. Though I'm not a fan of hybrid classes, its a personal take and can't blame the author for it. Fans of the genre will definitely love this.
Style:
The writing was good, some prose hit hard when they should, and it delivered the story well. Author mentioned tackling the problem of info dump in the comments, but I think he took the wrong approach with it to be honest. Exposition in dialogues still can be info dumps, and the beginning training session feels kinda awkward because of it. It's still miles better than just dumping it all into narration, but can certainly be better. My advice would be to put all that information into the glossary and derive the actions of the characters from that, like drop hints about the tiers here and there in natural conversation. Info dump is simply bad not because it breaks the flow of narration, but also because you force the readers to remember all those details at once, which is not healthy for the reading experience. Anyway, the writing is still strong, and this was me nitpicking.
Grammar:
I found no issue with my read, the words did their job of delivering the story, let's move on.
Character:
They all showed promise. Even though there are not many chapters to really explore the characters, they still showed promise of depth just from their action and conversation, especially the mc. His emotions for his parents felt real and jumped out, especially when he reads the letter. All in all, a thumbs up in this category.
Overall, a 5/5.
BeezeRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
From the beginning, this Story had a strong foundation for it's characters, and the characters relate towards the world which is built in a way where you can see the depth of why the characters have to face for themselves. It is quite the good start and I give it 5 stars for Story as it keeps you engaged into the world and what is going on.
There is not any Grammar issues that would necessarily break the story, and the story holds tight because of how well it is written, and the Style for fantasy is perfect for it's genre with the litrpg aspects which when they come into play are very welcoming for the story and fits right in with good style.
Then the Characters. Very rounded cast which keeps getting more interesting as they go on. The characters as I said before hold the story together and it is clear that they are well-done and the story is driven by them.
Overall, this is a good job by the Author in crafting wonderful characters and a world that is enjoyable to read. This is definitely over worth a shot if you ask me. Give it a try and keep reading the story. You won't be dissapointed.
Eli'sPencilRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Yeah... This one's good.
Grammar: Absolutely, pristine. I have nothing negative to say about it.
Style: Immaculate word choice and sentence structure. Everything flows nicely and it's really easy to immerse oneself in the world created by the author thanks to their wonderfully crafted style. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I sense the author has been writing for quite a long time.
Characters: I love a character-driven story and I am happy to say that this is one of those! Even early on, the characters are unique and intriguing, each one having their own voice to help them stand out. This is especially so with Zion, the main character.
Story: This is hard to say without spoilers, but the story so far is great! It's hard to rate a story that isn't complete, but you can tell by the way it's built that it is leading to something quite satisfying. I can see where the author is planting the seeds. For future plot points and such I am excited to see more! There are extraordinary world-building, great characters as I mentioned previously, and unique concepts that I haven't seen anywhere else personally.
This story has insane ratings for a reason. It's some of the best work you'll find on here.
HouseOfBonesRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Overall
Echoes of the weave is an interesting story to say the least, with interesting characters, system, and world that I want to keep exploring as the story progresses. Overall, the chapters that I have read of the story provide a great introduction to Zion's life and journey, blending elements of fantasy, adventure, and emotional depth. The story truly left me anticipating what lies ahead for Zion in his journey, and I will surely keep reading it in the future.
Story
The protagonist, Zion, is a young man in what seemed to be a very dangerous world, where the risk of death is very real. At the start of the story, Zion is a young man with a kind heart, and dedicate mind who soon found himself to be chosen in a conflict that he could never have imagined.
I found Echoes of the weave to be an amazing fantasy that follows the journey of Zion in a world of magic, danger, and conflict. The story begins in one of the many spheres of Nifell, where individuals who grow beyond the strength of their sphere have to either leave or die, so the strong could never prey upon the weak.
Characters
One of Echoes of the weave's strengths is its protagonist, Zion, who is a young man grappling with personal loss, self doubt, and the weight of what comes after ceremony/awakening. I really enjoyed reading through dialogue and interactions between Zions and his friends and family, especially with his father. Every conversation that father and son had either puts a smile on my face or warms my heart. Both of them care about each other's well being, and Omegareaven, the author, made sure to display those emotions perfectly.
Grammar
There is nothing wrong with the prose, and I found no major grammatical errors. There were, however, a few instances where I had to google the definition of a word or two, though that might be just me.
Mike71414Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Oh man it's nice to have characters you actually want to root for and can relate to!
Style: The writing for this story is very good. It's easy to read while still being nice and descriptive. The dialogue feels natural and reads well. There's also a good mix in terms of sentence structure and flow.
Grammar: No issues that I noticed; the editing seems good and if there were typos they didn't distract me at all.
Story: This is a wonderful world! I love the idea of The Weave, and I look forward to seeing more world building, which seems like it will be well integrated through details in the narrative rather than info dumps, which is good.
Character: The characters are a great strength of this story. They are believable, and (very importantly) likable! I'm amazed at how many stories have characters that just seem miserable to be around, and so far at least that is not the case here, and it feels really good to me.
One suggestion I have is that I think it could be strong to open immediately with an exciting scene of Zion practicing or fighting with the sword and showing how natural it feels for him, or showing a practical example of why he prefers it to the idea of becoming a mage. He has the chat with his friend that does the same thing, but it could get the story off to a nice quick start while also establishing character motivation/tension for later when he gets the mage class. Not a huge thing, but if you find that readers don't click on to Ch. 2 it could be something to mess around with!
Great job, and keep up the hard work, it's gonna be an awesome story :)
SerasStreamsRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This story is awesome. Hands down, a wonderful fantasy story that I lost myself in for a good few hours whilst I read through it all. A fantastic story.
First off - let's talk style. I would compare this to a very traditional fantasy novel layout (which I am a huge fan of). It hits all of the right notes for providing for an authentic author voice, and the diction (word choice) and cadence of the writing is a delight to the eyes. When read aloud (in my opinion, the truest test of any writing), it fits perfectly.
Next - Grammar. Very tiny, minor, insignificant errors are present(an occasional misplaced comma, quotation mark, or italicization of text). But these are all easily overlooked by a casual viewer.
Character / Story - I'm lumping these two together because this story is very character-driven. I'd say it's arguably one of the most character-driven stories I've had the pleasure of reading on this site. The main character is personable, and you can relate to him with ease. It's a good seamless integration into the world as well - you learn about it and experience it as the character does. And, since the story primarily revolves around him, I will also address the pacing. I was always left satisfied, but wanting more (the next chapter). Sort of like getting a first course at a fancy dinner, and then seeing someone else's meal and going "ooh, I want that, too." That's how I felt while reading this.
I absolutely look forward to making this story a regular read as updates continue to come out. Read it! You won't regret it!
SkarabraeRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I can safely say that this story is very good.
Style: The story's style is good. The author's way of writing is unique, and I can safely say that it conveys the proper tone. In addition, the author's word choice is able to convey the tone incredibly well and helps the build it. The literary device of imagery is used incredibly effectively, and it also adds to the story's feel.
Story: The story is very good. It develops at a very good pace for what it is, getting exposition done in ways that fit the story. It also is paced very well, going at the exact pace a story like it needs to. The story itself is about someone getting a new type of power in a fantasy world that's in danger. The worldbuilding is very good too, establishing critical elements that play very well into the plot.
Grammar: There might be some grammatical errors. But if there are any, they are too minor to distract from the story.
Character: The characters are very good. They are, both main and side, well-developed, nuanced, realistic, and three-dimensional. They are also very entertaining too. And they fit in the story and play the roles they need to in it incredibly well.
I highly recommend this story.
The Broken ScribeRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
The concept is great and the book is extremely well written. I've not read any other work by the other but you can see their attention to detail from a mile away and I believe the story is in safe hands.
I've even learned a thing or two about how I want to present some things for myself.
Great work and keep it up!
AzureWhaleRoyal Road
★★★★ 4.0
Good intro and, especially, good development of the secondary characters. The pacing is comfortable with some nice rest breaks between the really tense scenes. There is some nice flavor added by the occasional use of unexpected plot twists.
There have been some areas of awkward phrasing, but this is normal when one is doing daily chapters. I suspect that, now that the author is reducing the frequency of new chapters, most, if not all, of these will be caught.
Overall world-building is better than most, with an actually new method of level progression.