Matabar

Self-Published

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Volume I (from the prologue to chapter 51) is now available onAmazon.Volume I|Audio-version (40 hours) here

Volume II (chapters 52-91) is now available onAmazon.Volume IIArdan Egobar is a young hunter from a remote mountain tribe. Destined for nothing more than the quiet rhythms of the wild.But when fate drags him from his village into the heart of the New Monarchy Empire, everything changes. He steps into a melting pot of orcish mobsters, cigar-smoking dwarven bankers, and fashion‑forward elves—all on the brink of world war.As Ardan grapples with his forgotten bloodline and discovers an intricate magic system, he begins a slow, compelling ascent, transforming from an innocent youth into a rising mage whose power may one day reshape history.

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Status: Ongoing
Year: 2024
Author: Kirill Klevanski

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Rating: 4.7/ 5.0
Followers: 10,183
Views: 1,344,204

Chapters(94 total)

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Community Reviews(10)

ibtopherRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Well writen with a style that does the story credit.
While there is a tendency to lean into an overly dramatic or possibly romantic prose from time to time, the overall style remains easy to read and avoids being either too simple or too complicated. One of the aspects I enjoy most is that the author doesn't insult the readers intelligence by constantly repeating important plot points ad nauseum but keeps moving the story forwards while building up characters, setting, and systems all together. We learn about the world along with the main character in a way that doesn't lean too heavily on exposition or stat block tables. In this way the story feels more Lit then RPG. For fans of stories about numbers going up that may be a concern so beware that this system, at least so far, remains far more subjective than objective. The author is clearly laying the groundwork to quantify the magic systems in greater detail later, but we start with magic as mystery and have to earn understanding with the main character over time. So far this has been handled organically in a way that feels consistent and natural within the rules we understand the world to follow.
Essentially the world feels lived in and complex, existing in a scope that extends beyond our horizons and hints at a great deal of activity we simply aren't aware of yet. I enjoy the feeling of discovery that the writing style evokes, and look forward to each new chapter. The character feels realistic in that they are consistent in their strengths and weaknesses. Mistakes are made and successes achieved at rates that feel plausible rather than contrived. And while the main character is undoubtedly strong, they are fallible and relatable.
I recommend the story without reservation and I hope the author continues to maintain this level of quality going forward.
BankruptGreekRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This is by far and wide the best written novel on this site, the level of quality and detail in every world is easily on the level of a renowned author.
To be honest I can't believe I'm reading it for free.
The main character is so well written, I can resonate and feel so many similar emotions as to what he feels in the moment, which I find can be quite unique in some novels.
The world building is quite local and kept quite small but what stands out is the level of detail. Every word seems carefully picked when describing just about everything in the novel, it makes you able to imagine everything in such clear detail.
The story itself is very engaging, with a lot of twists and turns and a constant action and tension that you can feel, it genuinely makes you feel like you're sitting on the edge of your seat sometimes.
I'm very glad I found this novel and hope it continues. Thank you Author for the great read!
CLP22795Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Probably the best thing on RR right now. Best thing I've read here since He Who Fights with Monsters. The story is well-written, creative with a sympathetic MC. Character development strikes a perfect balance - the author avoids both the Betty Sue route to easy power and needlessly adding naive or foolish decisions to create drama. Story starts a little slow - the years in the mountains weren't my favorite part - but it's worth it. The slow and purposeful development remind me of The Dragonbone Chair. Excellent
Confused_KanoRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
A breath of fresh air compared to a lot of stories on this website, built on it's incredible worldbuilding and character development, without relying on many of the overused tropes we see in so many others. My second favourite story on this site, beaten only by Super Supportive. All supporting characters are unique, driven and have depth and character to them that really makes them memorable. Definitely a must read if you like deep, thoughtful high fantasy
ToldiRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
The story blurb captures the story quite well, although it might be worth nothing that the story starts out relatively slowly. That being said, even with a relatively slow start, the story managed to capture my attention and hook me in.
Style: I think the author's writing style (and storytelling style) matches quite well with the ideas of the story. The only thing that could throw off some new readers is that descriptions tend to be quiet lengthy (which explains the length of the chapters). That being said, that length allows for a huge deal of world building and character interactions/development.
Grammar: Looks and feels on point. I haven't noticed any issues.
Story: It starts a tad slow, but it is incredibly engaging. Just like the characters, there are layers upon layers to the story.
Character: Along with the story, the characters are what carry the story so far and to such heights. Characters not only fit with the larger world, they also tend to be multi-faceted and dynamically change as do the circumstances.
If any of the above caught your interest, I highly suggest you give Matabar a shot. The first few chapters start a tad slow, but it's worth sticking with the story.
brokenkeyboardRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
i came here with a bone, i thought this level of hype and adulation is undue, so i decided to read it, and boy was i wrong
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i loved this novel from the first bit, the prologue ( which i rarely like usually ) was so good it managed to ease the reader so gently into the lore of this world
the characters in this novel are another aspect that the author excelled at executing, i mean the mc is phenomenal, and other characters like Arkar and Milner are really great, but i just loooved Aror even though he is not present in the majority of the story
and finally i loved the investigative nature of the story , it gaves it a really distinct flavor from most novel in this genre
congrats man, it's a lovely piece of work
chanduchampioonnnnnnRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I think its around level of mother of learning and super supportive while a notch below Dungeon Crawler Car. Way above other books i read on this side like Practical Guide to Sorcery/Evil, or Legend of William Oh, or Perfect Run or... cant think of much but yeah a lot.
now the 50 word count will be met by my dear friend GPT-
LitRPG can get pretty spicy, with characters leveling up through more than just combat. In some stories, intimate encounters become part of their growth, turning passion into power. Every kiss or touch can unlock new skills, making the journey feel as seductive as it is adventurous. It’s all about pushing limits—taking characters, and readers, deeper into a world where every fantasy, every thrill, and every connection has consequences...
dvskidRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Overall Score
Out of the three arcs that have been written so far, my favorite so far is the prologue. The characters were very intense, great fight scenes and epic drama. This story has taken bits and pieces from a lot of great fantasies and mythology. Seems to be a combination of Native American tradition with steam punk fantasy elements, and some pieces of the magic system of the King Killer Chronicles, and it vaguely gives me Rift War Saga vibes, especially the first 2-3 books.
Style
Very similar to Brandon Sandersons writing style, where the author does not heavily paint the setting for reader in long paragraphs, but creates it using a couple of sentences. Yet still creates a very vibrant world, where you are able to feel the mountainsides that the MC grows up in, I believe the Alcades, and you can almost hear the small town gossip, in the nearby town.
Story
From the setting to the conflicts, this is very much a coming of age epic fantasy. Heavily saturated with world building where the magic system, and all the kingdoms are outlined for the reader over the course of all the chapters so far. I believe that currently we are only on the edge of the iceberg so if you like world building this story is for you. I would not call it a slow burn at all, definitely goes from zere to one-hundred and has some great fights.
Grammar
Excellent, grammar yet to find any errors, nough said.
Character Score
Beautiful characters, currently the grandfather is my favorite. An absolute beast of a man who is so wonderful. This series has so many characters who you get to see dynamic character growth in them.
gordmeRoyal Road
★★★★ 4.0
It's a good book if you like fairy tales and how it is presented. I do not like this style of writing at all but it might be good for other people. It reminds me of story's told in fairy books all whimsical, if it was written different it would have been a much better book
BaccharisTrimeraRoyal Road
★★★★ 3.5
I'll start this review by saying yes, it's a good novel. It's well-written and has an interesting universe, but not everything is perfect. I stopped reading it and don't plan to continue, and here are my reasons:
Repetition: Throughout the story, every time the plot hits a standstill, the author kills off a character that's important to the protagonist and forces him to move forward against his will, pushing the plot to a new point. This happened three times so far, and it feels like a lack of creativity when it comes to creating narrative triggers that don’t involve tragedy. Slowly, this makes the story predictable and tiring.
The Protagonist: Normally, I enjoy protagonists who grow gradually and develop more personality as the story goes on. In this case, though, I can’t defend the protagonist. He's extremely passive. This isn’t obvious at first, but what really bothers me isn’t just his passivity (since there's a context for him to act that way for a while), it's the fact that the story flirts with him starting to want something more, becoming more determined, and finally having a goal. But that never really happens. Ardi remains a completely aimless protagonist, lost in his own existence, and there’s no sign that this will change anytime soon.
Excessive Suffering: This one is completely personal, and feel free to disagree with me, but I really don’t like stories that make the protagonist suffer over and over in different ways every few chapters. I get that the author wants to show how harsh, dirty, and dangerous the world is, but after so many chapters of Ardi suffering both physically and emotionally for different reasons, I can’t help but think, "Is this some kind of fetish for the author?"