Outlander Sovereigns [Realistic Kingdom Building]

Self-Published

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Description

Eric and Nicholas Favre are, by all means, two normal middle-aged men who have decided to go on a camping trip in the Alps. Unfortunately, their normal lives would be turned upside down by a terrifying car crash that marks their journey into the New World and their search for a way back to their families. Returning to their youthful bodies, the brothers are forced to come to terms with the new order of things: unnatural magic running rampant, monarchies dominating, and monsters and other horrors lurking in the shadowy corners of the real world. Faced with threats both known and unknown, they will have to brave dangers, whether beast or men.

Will the two brothers survive the harsh realities of this fantastical new world? Or will they fall, their names lost to the wind?

This story will include:• Kingdom Building• Intrigue & Politics• Romance• Army Building• Magic & Knights• Academy• Vikings• Dynasty Building• Multiple POVs

We aim to create a believable fantasy world where the main character isn't overpowered and faces real competition. Despite the presence of magic, our story will portray the stark realities of a medieval setting, including horrible things such as death, slavery, torture and plague. Key characters will face mortal dangers, and some might not survive.

Information

Status: Hiatus
Year: 2024
Author: kafkameta

Royal Road Stats

Rating: 4.5/ 5.0
Followers: 26
Views: 3,454

Chapters(5 total)

What readers say about Outlander Sovereigns [Realistic Kingdom Building]

“While still early in the creative process, we have come across a thought out and logical Isekai story. Language barriers, cultural barriers, and politics all already being shown in the first five chapters. No random power that allows them to cheese their wa…”
Dominick RRoyal Road5.0 / 5
“Overall Score: 5/5 Personally, I really enjoyed every aspect of the story, and found it cool that the author included concept art in many chapters. The characters were well-made, and even the side characters seemed real, the world had depth and the writing…”
Lions QuillRoyal Road5.0 / 5

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Community Reviews(4)

Dominick RRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
While still early in the creative process, we have come across a thought out and logical Isekai story. Language barriers, cultural barriers, and politics all already being shown in the first five chapters. No random power that allows them to cheese their way through the nitty gritty of finding their way in a strange land.
Style: whole technically correct at times it can come off as mechanical and lacking in flow. Both brothers have a similar writing style to them and while their personalities are quite different, the writing hasnt given them a unique voice yet.
Story: a good isekai plot about truck-kun's cousin, tree in the middle of the forest. When the men get transported to their new world they immediately have to try to start adapting and focusing on goals. Very much a pedal to the metal start.
Character: the two leads are brothers and are very different. While one is serious and wishes to go home, his brother, well not so much. While it's good they have differentiating goals and persoalities, currently the writing style isn't setting them apart.
Grammar: clean, concise, and almost mechanical(?) I don't know what it is but it's very technical and on point, with good use of descriptors and punctuation.
Lions QuillRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Overall Score: 5/5
Personally, I really enjoyed every aspect of the story, and found it cool that the author included concept art in many chapters. The characters were well-made, and even the side characters seemed real, the world had depth and the writing was phenomenal. It was very easy to keep reading one line after another because of how well it flowed.
Style Score: 5/5
The writing style of this story might be it's biggest strength. The author skillfully weaves together descriptive language and engaging dialogue to create a flow that is easy to follow, making it easy to read quickly without losing any information. Everything is clear and detailed, but still concise when it needs to be.
Story Score: 5/5
The story is the heart of this book and doesn't disappoint. Filled with action, suspense, and unexpected twists, it keeps readers both constantly gaining information and seeking more as you start to find out how different the world is from what you might expect and keep trying to figure out just what the next turn will be. From start to finish. Each new development adds depth and complexity to the overarching plot, ensuring that readers are always eager to see what happens next.
Grammar Score: 5/5
The writing in this story is polished and professional, with good grammar and syntax throughout. The author's attention to detail ensures that each sentence flows smoothly, enhancing the overall readability of the narrative. There are no grammatical errors or inconsistencies that detracted from my enjoyment, making for a seamless reading experience.
Character Score: 5/5
The characters in this story are well-developed and relatable, each with their own distinct personalities and motivations. From the courageous protagonist to the enigmatic allies and mysterious antagonists. Every character feels authentic and three-dimensional, even Eric's wife and kids who will probably never be seen again. Readers will find themselves emotionally invested in the journey of each characte
kzzhRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
I enjoyed the story so far. There are some personal stylistic choices that make me dock the stars a bit but generally this is very proficiently written.
Story 5/5
We'll probably learn more about the mechanics of how people are dragged into the new world, but already it seems like the mechanics have been planned out properly and they are more interesting than the basic "it's a VR game, lol." It's a bit of a slow burn and the main characters are still bumbling about without any ideas how to get stronger, but at the moment we're only at chapter 5, so there's time for that later. I enjoy the mix of magic and technology and it will be interesting to see what kind of other isekai'd characters we'll get to see later.
Characters 4,5/5
Characters are completely fine. Especially the other main character still "has room to grow as a person" but that shouldn't really be counted as a negative. Still docking half a star as I haven't been blown away by any of the characters yet. They are fine and it's also very nice to see some actual adults (even in children bodies...) for a change in a novel.
Grammar 5/5
Very proficient. Nothing to complain here.
Style 4/5
Now, this is a personal opinion, but I just don't appreciate the stylistic choices all the time. And yet I see it is a choice and know that I personally dislike that choice, so I can't punish the writer too much for that. STILL, I just feel like sometimes there's more telling than showing. The writer might tell us how to feel about an event instead of describing the event to us and letting us decide how to feel about it. It's written in first person so naturally you could say that it's fine to have reactions in the narration as it's the characters themselves who are experiencing the stuff. All in all, there is a style that not everyone might appreciate, but as it's consistent and well written in general, I'm giving it 4/5.
LonjanisRoyal Road
★★★★ 4.0
I really enjoy the characters and idea. Things really started to pick up in chapter 2 and three. Its nice to see some adult(ish) leads. the dialogue starts off a little Flat but quickly improved
The only issue is it jumps perspective too often. It is extremely jarring reading right from one chapter to the next and I worry may get confusing when there is time between chapters. I understand the author is doing some edits as he agrees. So I'm personally looking forward to that!