Forged in a Foreign Land

Self-Published

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Description

From the sheltered comfort of his family's embrace to the blood-soaked battlefields of a savage world, Caelan's journey is one of brutal transformation. Forced to kill to survive, he grapples with the shattering of his former self, questioning the very core of his morality. As he fights for his life, Caelan must confront the chilling possibility that the cost of survival may be his own humanity.

Information

Status: Hiatus
Year: 2024
Author: Lavenderhaze

Royal Road Stats

Rating: 4.5/ 5.0
Followers: 40
Views: 3,954

Chapters(7 total)

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Community Reviews(2)

Dudeman10Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This story starts off with a bit of backstory so that you don't get completely lost when the MC goes to a different world. The MC is a teenager how gets isekaied not reincarnated so he is a teenager and acts his age, albeit a bit more mature acting.
The story is well built, has no plot holes that are apparent and is enjoyable to read. You can understand the logic that the story goes by with no sudden jumps where the MC suddenly is somewhere or gains something.
The worldbuilding is done in a natural way and is not done in excess.
I am enjoying reading this story and I hope that others who read it enjoy it as well.
shay.sylvanRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Overall, the story flows very smoothly. It has a slow start, but each subsequent chapter left me eager for more as the world expanded.
A minor note: there are a few typos and grammatical errors scattered throughout, but they're easy to overlook for fast readers.
The opening two chapters delve into the backstory of the protagonist, Caelan, before his unexpected journey to a new world. Then, in the next ten chapters, the real excitement kicks in when he settles into a farming and hunter-gatherer village, where he sets his sights on becoming an adventurer. The villagers in the story also felt very realistic and alive, allowing the reader to feel as if they're inside the story, experiencing the harshness of a villager's life alongside Caelan..
This section of the story skillfully eases readers into the narrative. Notably, Caelan isn't overpowered, but rather a talented, disciplined, and well-educated individual with a broad range of survival skills, making his transition into the new world remarkably smooth. Moreover, the MC was either super handsome or unknowingly had the passive skill "Charm," (I'm not sure yet), garnering substantial support from those around him and further simplifying his life.
If you're in the market for a feel-good, slow-burn, thrilling, adventure with a shonen vibe, set in a realistic fantasy world, then this is the perfect fit. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.