Son of the Gods [Sword and Sorcery Demigod Adventure]

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Description

The children of gods are blessed with many things, but the attention is not always welcome…

Dyonaigus is the son of the god of wine and madness, growing up with a peaceful life within the still standing Emoran Republic. But a governor’s machinations forces him out of his home with one wish from his mother: to explore the world and to live.

Joining up with an eclectic mix of adventurers – a hedonistic young noble, a mysterious and angsty vampire, a experienced mercenary from far off lands, and a nervous changeling – Dyonaigus sets out to explore the tumultuous world of nobles, bandits, gods, and his own powers.

But before they even get out of the republic, the first obstacle presents itself. A bandit knight clad in all black armour threatening the changeling’s home village, and Dyo can’t help but be reminded of his. Unable to leave it to ruin, their first test as a motley adventurer gang is to defeat this dark bandit and his gang. Outnumbered and no where near their full potential…

What To Expect:

-A series of adventures in arcs with continuous development

-A large cast of characters with plenty of time with them

-Realistic action with plenty of weapon variety

-Powerful MC who discovers more powers with the story

-LGBTQ+ characters

-Vampires, Demigods, Inquisitors oh my!

-Medieval Romans and multiple pantheons?

Currently warming back up to start releasing again!

Cover art by@erabu-san

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Information

Status: Hiatus
Year: 2023
Author: WhiteRose-BlueSpace

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Rating: 4.4/ 5.0
Followers: 265
Views: 62,202

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Community Reviews(10)

k.cRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I've always been a fan of Greek mythology, so being able to read this in a fantasy setting was quite the treat. Although I'm just a couple of chapters in, the pacing and action keep you wanting to read more.
Style: Overall good pacing, with chapters 1-2 starting right off the bat with conflict and the MC needing to escape. Characters are introduced naturally, and the viewpoint is consistently focused on the MC.
Story: The site has a lot of LitRPG (can't complain as I'm also a fan) but the author has a unique take on having a demi-god as an MC, and the trials and tribulations that result from it. I look forward to seeing how the characters develop and how the author continues to introduce fantastical species and world builds.
Grammar: Pretty solid for the most part, though I did notice sentences in succession that started with the same word/phrase. Might need some quick proofreading here or there, but given this is a working draft to some extent, I think the author is doing a good job.
Character Score: MC is likeable, and acts like one would in a hero/fantasy-type setting. His companions are also unique, and his actions are coherent and logical which makes for a nice read. Looking forward to seeing them continue to grow.
BluesycobaltRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
So, for how annoying it can be for the authors, I do like to have some comparison titles in my review, and while I loathe to compare this to Percy Jackson, I will anyway. Why? Because A. Young Adult fiction or not, I think that's a flattering comparison and, B. I do actually think there is a matched audience here. But let me immediately clarify the differences: One, this is fully fantasy in a built-from-scratch setting, not urban fantasy set in modern day. Two, this is not a YA novel with the expected trends thereof. Three, this story is character rather than plot-driven.
So why the comparison then? Because some things have a root audience appeal and Greek mythology, when executed well, is one of those. If, from Greek mythology, you like: Demi-god children, themes of fate, consistent ambient sexual tension, swords-and-sandals aesthetic, and city-state politics (ding-ding for me) this is your story.
The Greek myth squeezed into web serial form is a bit of a strange fit, but if you are the kind of person who grew up stoked to hear Greek myths in all their glory, you'll find something to stick your teeth into here. To briefly go over the other points:
Grammar - Some minor syntactical issues like interruption dashes being hyphens instead of M-dashes and the like. Nothing too distracting.
Style - Overall quite enjoyable. A good balance of description and action. The one thing I will say is that there are some polish issues with regard to repetition and as another reviewer commented, the stuttering, especially in early chapters, could be used more conservatively.
Story - A little slow at the start which isn't something I would take stars away for coming from a trad-pub background. I like reading-chair works. Basically, if you enjoy the writing style and setting, but the story isn't as fast as you'd like, don't drop it right away. Give the story some time to cook.
Character - The core cast are enjoyable and endear themselves to you. No complaints here.
Overall, I can't spe
DWinchesterRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
When I read this story I feel like I'm getting a sense of parallel world Rome/Athens, right down to the obscene graffiti we might pass on the side streets between the acts of violence and debauchary and violence you can expect to fidn in this story. Every detail leaves me wanting to know more.
The characters are vivid, their motivations feel organic, and the setting feels lived in. That's the highest praise I can offer until I dig into Son of the Gods.
FabioKunRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
What is there to say that hasn't been said? This story takes a deep dive into the ancient world of medieval Rome, a place rarely depicted in any sort of story. That, along with the meticulously crafted fantasy elements, made me, personally, love the story even more.
Following Dyo, as I like to call him, we accompany him on his call for adventure, forced upon him by outside forces, and we feel just as helpless in this new world the Author threw us in as he does.
Speaking of the world, as there isn't quite a category for that, I'll make one. Simply put, the world-building is amazing and rich. Hints and details are sprinkled mostly everywhere if you wish to look, and it almost felt real, like I was there alongside Dyo trying to figure out where to go and what to do due to the author's way of writing.
This leads us to:
Style score: Our dear author's style has a certain charm to it, a little hard to put my finger on it but here we go. I like it, it's rich in vocabulary without making me feel too overwhelmed, and we are rapidly immersed in the story, and, with a rich enough imagination, we might as well be standing next to Dyo as we read.
It is clear, it is fluid, it is a work of a-a-a-art.
Grammar: Not a lot of problems, if any at all. I'm not a native and my English is from everywhere but solid grammar.
Story score: To put it in simple terms, and without spoiling... Amazing. Right from the start we are introduced to this world, a world of Gods, and we follow Dyo, the son of a God (Roll credits) forced away from his home into a perilous world, which we find out along with him pretty fast. Going deeper into it would spoil the beauty of it so... :p
Character score: 10/10 I love them, all of them. Most characters, side or main, in this story have so much depth and personality, each of them seemingly real people going about their lives until the curse of the MC comes along (/j)
Even from the first chapter, we can feel the love and effort the author has put into creating bel
IndigoSparksRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This is a cool read.
Something that stuck out to me is that it isn't explicitly a Greek story??? Like, you understand that the way the world works and the aesthetic it has that it's Greco-Roman of some sort, but the author has changed all the names.
A little odd, I'll admit, but I think by somewhat displacing our expectations it allows the author to tell their own story, and ascribe their own characteristics to the mythology.
The world building I find is well crafted. Doesn't rely too highly on preconceptions to fill in the blanks. However, this comes with long paragraphs of speech for some reason, especially during chapter 3 and 4.
Grammar is alright, except for a few minor hiccups.
Characters are good. Always a sucker for vampires. And I'm enjoying this characterization of a son of Dionysus, especially with his kick ass moveset. We’re given a solid amount of backstory for him, and his journey is nicely set up in front of him, even from the earliest chapters.
Overall, great read with interesting characters and a good set of stakes. Solid writing and a steady pace that keeps us moving along without straining the readers' immersion too far.
M.H. KadifichiRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
You don't read much Sword and Sworcery on RR, and I got to say I love it!
It's so nice seeing something different on the site, and not just different but genuinly good.
The Mythology in the series is well set out and adds to the depth of the story rather than just being added for the novelty of it.
The prose flows well, the pacing is well done, sometimes the structuring could be improved in the sentences but it doesnt detract from the story.
Speaking of which the story is great, It has a coming of age elements with a godling which is an interesting take. There is lots of action but depth too! The dialogue adds to the story and keeps you entracned.
Grammar could be improved slightly, punctuation in specific areas, but again it doesnt take from the stories enjoyement.
Characters have a lt of depth, they each have thier own perspectives and have thier own voices. You can tell the author has really fleshed them out. I'm already enjoying the developement in the character and looking forward to see them become powerful.,
Overall would definately reccomend this story. Theres a lot going on but get around it and you'll be sure to enjoy it!
AEM9PhaseRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
It starts off strong with the party that quickly tells me exactly what kind of world Son of the Gods is. It has a very powerful Greco-Roman influence I find enjoyable and does well to build up the world throughout nine chapters and 20K or so words. It gives very familiar vibes, and I want to see where this godly plot goes.
Style
The prose is delightful with a distinct uniqueness to it I like, and the dialogue is natural and serves both the worldbuilding and the plot as a whole.
Grammar
No errors found that I know of, so 100% marks on that one.
Story
It has good pacing, the plot moving at a decent clip and not getting bogged down at any point. There’s a lot of interesting turning points and future faultlines I can see opening up further in the book I’m interested in seeing.
Character
Every character so far has some level of depth and ‘humanity’ to them, none of them seem to be overly flat or single-faceted, and it does remind me of a certain book series in a very good way. A world full of gods and demi-gods, of magic and empires is certainly a fascinating thing to explore. I would certainly suggest continuing to read this lovely story.
R.C. JoshuaRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
There's an old Hemingway quote from one of his letters about always letting your readers know about the weather and the food. Broadly, what he's talking about is setting - making sure your readers can feel not only who they are with, but where they are, what kind of buildings they are seeing, and what the overall experience is like.
The world of this novel is unusual, a blend of Greek and vampire myth, with a broad and varied cast. It takes place in a complex world, and the reason I pulled out the Hemingway quote above is that what struck me about this novel was the effort put into making sure you understand what kind of world that is. Within a few chapters, you have a baseline understanding of the currency, and what food costs. You understand how towns work and the kind of service people get at inns.
If there's a vampire, you understand how it works and the limitations their vampirism puts on them, how magic works, etc.
The worldbuilding here is detailed, and you can tell a lot of effort went into it. I'm looking forward to seeing all that worldbuilding put to use - to see how the characters and story flow through the complexity of the setting.
S.N. KeirsteadRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Style: The author's style feels very casual/intimate. The reader gets a strong idea of the main character's relationship with the world through their POV. The author is able to weave the lore of the world seamlessly with the Dyo's experiences. At times, the dialogue and narration can go by too fast for the liking of some readers, but at the same time it does fit the "travelling fantasy party" theme.
Grammar: All around, solid grammar. Very few errors, if any at all. Some minor style decisions might be questionable for a few readers, but nothing that detracts from the overall reading experience.
Story: The basis of the story is one of persecution and revenge, so expect a lot of the plot points that come with the tropes. Along the way, the protagonist, Dyo will meet plenty of interesting characters that will join in on the action. Even though the formula isn't wholly original, the author's style adds a unique flavor to the plot. Sons of the Gods hits the ground running, getting you hooked into following Dyo's struggle. The world building is still there, but is introduced at a steady pace and in a natural manner so you aren't reading paragraphs of exposition and lore dumps.
Characters: This is where Son of the Gods shines. Being the son of a god, the main character has an interesting array of powers. The side characters that join the party are diverse as well, making for strong interactions throughout the story. Bandits. Vampires. Shapeshifters. The cast is varied and entertaining, perfect for a fantasy party.
R. L. EhrickRoyal Road
★★★★ 4.0
I mean "classical" in the Greco-Roman sense--the setting is a nice breath of fresh air in a genre dominated by generically medieval settings. This is a smoothly readable story with a great ensemble cast of characters.
STYLE: The dialogue was good, but there were a few hiccups in the writing style that made this story less enjoyable than it could have been. The point of view hopped around a bit, so I had to work to keep track of whose head I was in. Also a pet peeve of mine--characters "started to" do this or that when the "started to" could have been left out and the sentence would have been stronger.
STORY: The setting is nice, and the story is a pretty straightforward sword-and-sorcery adventure, with a unique cast of characters to make it stand out from the crowd. I do wish that there'd been a more gradual introduction of characters--we get the whole party of five within a couple chapters, and it felt a little rushed.
GRAMMAR: The same characters were sometimes referred to by different pronouns, which made it a bit of a headache to keep track of who was who at times.
CHARACTER: The characters are strong, well-drawn, distinctive and likeable. They're really the strength of this piece. I can understand why Dyo finds most of the main cast attractive. I do wish that they were more in the driver's seat; it sometimes feels like they are doing things because the story requires them to, and I want to see more of the personal motivations that cause them to make the choices they make.