Ephemeral Ether

Self-Published

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Description

In the forgotten corners of Rusthaven, where shadows dance with poverty, the life of orphaned teenager Alex Mercer takes an unforeseen cosmic turn. Little does he know, a dormant power lies within an ancient family heirloom—an Etherial Crystal embedded in a pendant. As this mystical relic awakens, unseen forces silently watch from the cosmic shadows.

Drawn to an eccentric auction by whispers of mystery, Alex discovers a pendant hauntingly similar to his own, setting in motion a chain of events that intertwine his destiny with the enigmatic Ethereal Vigil. The Etherial Crystals resonate with a whispering cosmic energy, turning Rusthaven into a focal point of mystical disturbance, attracting the attention of the higher-ups within the Galactic Coalition.

Despite the escalating cosmic turmoil, Alex manages to fly under the radar. He joins the Military effort, venturing into the stretches of the universe, where he undergoes rigorous training to grow stronger and learns the ways of the cosmos. The allure of the unknown beckons, and Alex embarks on a journey that will test the limits of his newfound powers and reveal the secrets of his cosmic heritage.

Release Schedule:Daily!

Cultivation:Yes!

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Information

Status
Hiatus
Year
2023
Author
Lostfree

Tags

ACTIONFANTASYADVENTUREMAGICSCI-FISUPERNATURALMARTIAL ARTSSTRONG LEADMALE LEADHIGH FANTASYPROGRESSION

Royal Road Stats

Rating
4.8/ 5.0
Followers
9
Views
9,332

Chapters(34 total)

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Community Reviews(2)

  • andie 555Royal Road
    ★★★★★ 5.0
    the start was what i personally look for in a novel and i enjoyed it a lot. so much that i speed read thru the already published chapters (which is 15 when i’m writing this).
    It’s obvious the author is a western and his english is almost perfect. I don’t think i’ve run into any typos. so whatever you’re doing, keep it up! and i can’t wait to see where the story goes!
  • KevosmanRoyal Road
    ★★★★ 4.0
    The good first.  The editing of this story is great.  Few  grammatical mistakes that will pull you from the story.
    Stuff to work on.  WHen you meet the MC, you don't know how old he is, just that he is in the slums of a city working to pay for citizenship.  You know that both of his parents are dead and that they leave him a crystal, but nothing more than that.   Makes it really hard to get a full sense of the character.  Im not saying that you have to change it from what it is currently, the MC doesn't remember, but we as readers need a little more background. It is really hard to get into a MC that you don't know.  A battle scene with a magic beast in the eastern district is just glossed over.  Hey a battle happened, and now its over.  If its important enough to be added into the story, give me something.  Let me see a opening of your worlds magic system, a little into how the cities defenders fight.  Some of what will be in store for our future MC after he graduates from the academy.
    The way the MC earns money is a meh, for me.  If you are in a super poor area and are using dumpster diving for your income are you just going to be able to sell your stuff to an auction?  Is that level of poor even going to have an auction, or should it be a shop.   Go into a little detail about the stuff he finds and sells, does he do a little cleaning, or is he more inventive and able to do minor fixes.  When writing a story details matter.