Eclipse of Power: The Dark Ascendancy

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In a world ruled by order, chaos is a force both feared and forbidden. Yet, for Nero, chaos is the key to ultimate power. Scarred by a tragic past and driven by an insatiable hunger for strength, he will stop at nothing to seize it. He steals, destroys, and kills without hesitation, carving a path of devastation in his relentless pursuit of immortality.

With the ancient Polykenas at his command, beings born from chaos itself, Nero has discovered a way to harness the untapped energy of fallen worlds. His empire grows, and his enemies fall before him. But as he edges closer to godhood, the question remains: Will he control the chaos, or will it consume him?

In this tale of corruption, power, politics, and darkness, not even the gods are spared when everything descends into chaos!

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Status: Ongoing
Year: 2025
Author: Naird

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13 Pitch Black CatsRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Super new, and the cover drew me in. Also, I really love sci-fi litRPG, which is what I thought this was when I read the blurb and saw the cover. It’s not that… but I’m glad I picked this one up. The style is GREAT! As someone who has read quite a few of these, that was super refreshing. I love the introduction of Polykenas… I’ll leave that there. Anyway—this one was a cut above; my only complaint is that because it’s new, there are only so few chapters.
uwugirl34Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Not bad! I loved the cover. It got my attention right away and gave me a sense of what the book was about before I started reading. When I finished the book, I was very interested in the Polykeans. They are an interesting idea, and the way you talked about them made me want to learn more all through the story. Even so, I still had some trouble picturing what they looked like. They remained somewhat abstract in my mind, but I could sense their presence and comprehend their function. However, you have a great writing style that is easy to read, fluid, and captivating.Nevertheless, there were a few passages that felt a little dense or complicated, and I had to read some of them more than once in order to completely understand what was going on.A little more clarity in a few sections would make the pacing feel smoother. Your world-building demonstrates a great deal of creativity and potential, and you have an excellent way of drawing the reader in. I had a great time and hope to read more of your writing in the future. I'm eager to see what you make next, so keep up the good work.