Enochian Tales

Self-Published

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Description

[The first book of the series is nowavailable on Amazon!Due to Kindle Unlimited's exclusivity policy, I unfortunately cannot distribute it on other platforms, such as Royal Road.]

"Whatever happened in Iberia, [...] it will curse them for the rest of their lives."

Nothing could have prepared Julien for the eldritch truth that unfurled before him: His once-dead liege, Robert, has emerged from eternal slumber, albeit as just a husk of his former self, and is now under his complete control.

This new reality beckons Julien to join the hunt as an Enochian, a protector of all godly creations, against the corrupting influence of the Nephilim. Join him as he learns to harness his new powers and sets out on a new, dual quest across the Iberian Peninsula: to protect humanity from a foul menace, and to breathe true, complete life into his liege’s undead body.

"Enochian Tales" offers a fascinating blend of history, myth, and magic, with a twist of classic chivalric romances. Set against the vibrant cultures and landscapes of the Iberian Peninsula in the late 11th century, the novel brings to life a world where historical accuracy meets fantastical, grim adventure.

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Summary of the first book (SPOILERS AHEAD!):

Julien, a squire who survives a failed crusade in which his liege, Count Robert of Omois, perishes, returns home heavy with guilt. Using mystical arts awakened by a mysterious man named Gregorio, Julien keeps Robert’s corpse animated, deceiving the court into believing the count is still alive. As castellan, Julien oversees Omois while grappling with growing suspicion from the court and the weight of his secret.

Before long, Gregorio summons Julien to become an Enochian, a protector of divine creations tasked with battling Nephilim and Eliouds. Guided by powerful figures like Arnau, a kind-hearted fire-wielding Enochian, María, a skilled and ambitious mind-controller, and Tariq, an Enochian who refuses to use his powers, Julien discovers more about his own innate abilities and the mysterious new world surrounding him.

Julien is actually relieved by Robert becoming more “alive” with each Nephilim slain, seeing it as a sign of hope amidst the chaos. However, he still struggles with the growing consequences of his actions, particularly the corruption of his friend Urraca, who has been tainted by Nephilim energy.

Julien and Robert, along with Tariq and Urraca, now head northward to assist Arnau, who has encountered a challenge too great to face alone. Despite a mysterious new threat looming in the south and Urraca’s growing corruption, Julien remains determined to support his new allies.

Information

Status: Hiatus
Year: 2024
Author: Nicdepaula

Royal Road Stats

Rating: 4.6/ 5.0
Followers: 35
Views: 1,923

Chapters(11 total)

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Community Reviews(3)

jcaamaraRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Such an enjoyable reading!
The author uses his words in a way that it paints the scene. You can feel and see clearly and deeply what is going on in the characters’ mind and surroundings. Although there is unusual choice of wording, the story is not hard to follow, and you find out that these choices help the reader to experience not only what the narrative wants to tell you, but also what the author wants you to feel.
The story intrigues you and the pace moves well.
I like the story’s setting and premise.
I’m still in the beginning, so I’m curious to see how the author develops his characters and presents their dimensions.
CobaltWolfRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
Welp. I'm invested. The author made a post asking about reviews, which caught my attention as I tend to find some of the better works on the site through this. This is probably one of the most unique stories I've read, and that's both good and bad.
I'm starting off with style, because this series oozes with it. The prose and writing are so rich in detail and character, giving this vivid image of the world that is extremely hard to reach. It is verbose and wordy, which I personally love. I can understand why some people might not like that fact, and want something simpler to read. Out of the series I've read on this site, this one feels the least like a web novel and more like a classical novel, in its formatting and style. That may appeal to you, or it may not. The density of the writing in detail is also the source of one of its major issues. When this wants to explain something, it will explain it in great, albeit very beautiful, detail. It can sometimes feel like reading a history textbook. I like reading about history and politics, so this clicks with me specifically, but I can also imagine that turning away other readers. There are points where the exposition works, and there are points where it doesn't.
The characters are fascinating to me. Julien, the squire, is a necromancer who reanimates his lord Count Robert, puppeteering him to maintain his domain. On a personal note, I absolutely love necromancers in fantasy and I wish there were more. Julien is a morally gray character, although he never feels like he actively wants to do bad things. He's a devout Christian, after all. However, his relationship with Robert is especially good despite the fact that it is one sided. You only get to meet Robert for a short period, but there's a sense that he's a stoic figure. While reading him, I was reminded of Roland from Song of Roland, in the sense that he would be portrayed as the ideal Christian Crusader fighting in the name of the lord (This comparison has been conf
LacunyktRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
[This review was spurred from a forum post.]
Let me explain the review title: I've read several (mostly French) pieces of Medieval literature. Yes, I mean works literally from the 12th-14th century. And let me tell you, Enochian Chronicles is reminiscent of Medieval writing in the best ways! The flowery prose, the rich descriptions, the solid characters... Just, ugh. *chef's kiss* So cool.
If you're not into wordiness, then this story probably won't mesh well with you. But as a fellow author who prefers clarity and narrative wealth over speed, I applaud the author for weaving such a story. It's like reading a painting! I'm not always familiar with certain terms, like locations or historical information, but I'm okay with the occasional Googling here and there. I think the only thing that could make this story that much stronger is if it evens things out a bit in terms of exposition (finding a rhythm rather than all at once and then nothing for a while) and also pads the context out a little to be more welcoming to those who aren't familiar with its relevant history and backgrounds. Julien's also an excellent protagonist! I would've loved to see certain side characters be fleshed out and given some more attention and detail as well.
In terms of grammar, the writing is nearly perfect. Certain things like run-on sentences and paragraph structure errors are visible, but all mistakes range from minor/overlook-able to nitpicky technicalities. Enochian Chronicles really shines in terms of story and style. It's clear that the author is passionate about what they're writing, and that alone is wonderful, because that thought and care is threaded directly into the work.