Finding Elysium

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Description

Louise was a normal teenage girl until she awoke not in her bed but the crumbling ruins of a home she didn’t recognise, in a world torn apart by impossible monsters. Saved from imminent death by locals Cray and Karah, she was brought to one of the last enclaves of peace in a dystopian world – the settlement of Lifehome.Discovering a strange reality of fantastical magic, illogical people, and bizarre RPG-like rules, Louise will need to become stronger if she wants to survive. The “Finders” can offer that: scavengers, hunters, gatherers, and fighters - they are integral to the settlement’s survival. But the Finders’ true goal was originally to find Elysium; a mysterious place that is said to be a promised land, paradise, or freedom.If it exists at all.Within a world based on growing strong or dying, those who venture too far, too soon, inevitably perish. When events and a terrible conspiracy force Louise’s hand however, she may not have a choice but to strike out in search of Elysium with Cray and Karah.In search of a way home, and an answer as to why she was brought here in the first place…Finding Elysiumis presently on hiatus.

Information

Status: Hiatus
Year: 2023
Author: Escoger

Royal Road Stats

Rating: 4.6/ 5.0
Followers: 10
Views: 4,570

Chapters(15 total)

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Community Reviews(2)

Second LawRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Finding Elysium is the story of two siblings, Cray and Karah, and their efforts to surive in a post apocalyptic world. They live in a cave complex called Lifehome, their safe shelter in an otherwise dangerous world.
But while a community of humans, our siblings included, has made those caves their home, the cave has no scope for agriculture or any way to provide for their basic needs.
So, for their survival, they go outside to loot old ruins for useable items. It is on one such expedition that they find and save a young human girl Louise, and that's where our story starts. The adventure of the two siblings and their unlikely young companion.
Style Score : The author writes with a fluid prose that is engrossing and a breeze to read through. I never realised when I had read through the four written chapters, 10,000+ words of content, and arrived at the end of the published content! In particular, they have a knack for writing long and tense action scenes, and I was on my toes throughout chapter 2!
Story Score : The story as of now is in it's early phases, with the setup of the post acapolyptic world and the concept of having to scavenge for resources firmly established. We also get to see health, inventory and other game like mechanics of the world, as well as a great look at the monsters that prowl the outside world and how the combat works (guns, punches and magic so far!). The premises and worldbuilding is well done, and I look forward to the subsequent chapters for great adventures involving our trio!
Grammar Score : No noticeable grammatical or spelling issues.
Character Score : The story so far has three major characters and one cameo by an old caring lady. All in all, the three major characters are all well developed, not through backstory or flashbacks, but through their interactions and how the siblings treat the helpless teen
and how the teen cares about them enough to risk her own life.
All in all, this is a promising start to what can be a great post apoca
Apollo149Royal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
The Finding Elysium is a fantasy isekai with LitRPG elements written around the premise that in order to be a generic isekai protagonist, you need not only to be powerful, but you also need to have the correct power. Cray and Karah are struggling to survive in a dangerous, post-apocalyptic world by looting old ruins.
Style: The style of the story is engaging and descriptive, which allows readers to immerse themselves in the world of the characters easily. The writing and prose are well executed. The descriptions are detailed and crafted deliberately.
Grammar-there was nothing that took me out of the story. No major grammar issues.
Overall: The story was fun and refreshing. The Finding Elysium is an excellent litRPG novel that is sure to delight. The story is well-written, the characters are well-developed, and the world is fascinating. I would recommend Finding Elysium to anyone searching for a fun read. Plus this one tweaks the classic hero's journey framework.