Goblin Haze, Druid Rage

Self-Published

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Description

(Participant in the Royal Road June 2024 Community Magazine Contest)

[THEIR FINAL STAND PITS THEM NOT JUST AGAINST MAN — BUT A BERSERK ALLY ABOUT TO COMMIT A FAR WORSE CRIME.]

The Tanglesooth Druids are on their last legs. Humanity’s plague has washed over their neighbors and rivals, and the goblins are forced to defend their village — and its Fluxus that empowers them, the Dryad herself.

And then a champion of theirs, Aodh, goes rogue and breaks into the Blessed Tree. The Dryad's home.

With little choice, rising apprentice Emrys and his grandmother Birog are forced to confront Aodh and his bewildering act of treachery at such a critical time. His magic has grown warped and bizarre, aggravating all that it touches, and its foulness is a grave threat to them all. He must be stopped before the humans overrun their home. If whatever he’s planning succeeds, after all—

There may be a reckoning no one will live to tell the tale about.

Information

Status: Completed
Year: 2024
Author: SaadTheConjurer

Royal Road Stats

Rating: 4.5/ 5.0
Followers: 6
Views: 2,670

Chapters(6 total)

What readers say about Goblin Haze, Druid Rage

“This story begins during an attack on a goblin camp and explores themes of land grabbing and cultural conflicts, particularly between humans and goblins. The humans are initially presented as the aggressors. The narrative quality noticeably improves from ch…”
M.E. CheRoyal Road4.0 / 5

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Community Reviews(1)

M.E. CheRoyal Road
★★★★ 4.0
This story begins during an attack on a goblin camp and explores themes of land grabbing and cultural conflicts, particularly between humans and goblins. The humans are initially presented as the aggressors.
The narrative quality noticeably improves from chapter to chapter, with the second chapter flowing more smoothly while maintaining an engaging pace. The characters are likable with believable relationships, which helps maintain reader immersion. Interestingly, the story develops both external and internal conflicts by the second and third chapters, adding depth to the narrative.
While this review focuses on the first three chapters, I read the entire story and found it to be an excellent addition to the writer's catalogue. The setting is interesting, and the story shows potential for continuation.
Overall, any minor issues present don't detract from the story's enjoyment. I strongly recommend this to anyone with spare time, whether during transit or a quick break. It's definitely worth reading.