SUPER! - A Medieval Superhero Story

Information

Status

Completed

Year

2018

Author

Elliot Moors

• 9. A Good Man, Part 2 (END OF 'LOST SOULS' ARC)
  Aug 3, 2018
• 9. A Good Man, Part 1
  Jul 30, 2018
• 8. "Master"
  Jul 27, 2018
• 7. The Limit, Part 2
  Jul 23, 2018
• 7. The Limit, Part 1
  Jul 20, 2018
• 6. The Hunt, Part 2
  Jul 18, 2018
• 6. The Hunt, Part 1
  Jul 16, 2018
• 5. Excelerate
  Jul 13, 2018
• 4. Bits and Pieces, Part 2
  Jul 9, 2018
• 4. Bits and Pieces, Part 1
  Jul 8, 2018
• 3. Third Time Lucky, Part 2
  Jul 6, 2018
• 3. Third Time Lucky, Part 1
  Jul 2, 2018
• 2. Kiren
  Jun 29, 2018
• 1. Lace Amar, Part 3
  Jun 27, 2018
• 1. Lace Amar, Part 2
  Jun 26, 2018
• 1. Lace Amar, Part 1 (START OF 'LOST SOULS' ARC)
  Jun 25, 2018
• 0. The Day the World Died, Part 3
  Jun 23, 2018
• 0. The Day the World Died, Part 2
  Jun 22, 2018
• 0. The Day the World Died, Part 1
  Jun 21, 2018

Reviews

Community Reviews(10)

• the_doctorRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  shut up and take my money-5 TARS!
  grammar- i've only seen one or two mistakes every 5 or so chapters and those are usually minor. like leaving out a letter or something. amazing grammar 5 stars!
  style score- turned a classic cast of 2d characters into living breathing humans with real interactions, the descriptive writing is waaaay on point as well. you can really put yourself in the story and see whats going on. 5 stars!
  story score- i have not been dissapointed in the story. each arc brings something new to the table. each chapter has a story to tell and i'm listening. i only wish more people support this author. 5 stars!
  character score- if i could i would award 100 stars! just on characters alone. they develop and we watch them go through these changes some good some bad but all are real. not just a stupid change in character to fit the storyline. i wish i could write this good
  please read
• JPwritesRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  I've been contemplating starting a superhero project but don't like the idea of writing an urban fantasy. Elliot proved to me that one doesn't need to be limited to modern day to write about superpowers.
  I'm hooked. I've followed and favourited.
  Elliot's style is simple and familiar. It feels like I'm rereading a childhood favourite. The narration and protagonist reminds me of the Mistborn trilogy by Brandon Sanderson.
  His story though great so far still feels like the typical saving the world, bringing down the big baddy fair which is common in the genre. Perhaps he plans to add more intricacies to the story but its too early to tell. At the moment it seems like a build up to a magic academy setting but more along the lines of the popular mangas Boku no Hero Academia and Black Clover.
  What I do love about his story so far are his characters. Both protagonists are well written and deep. They're relatable and their backgrounds pull at the reader's heartstrings. I'm eager to see where the pair of them are heading.
  I like Elliot's work so much, he needs to be worried about me ripping him off.
• ROOQRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  Style 4.5/5
  Good, I like the flow of the story. Eliot’s writing works to pull you right into the world and is easy to read. The only problem I found was a few awkward sentences. The author could use more descriptions at some places to show more. But this would just push it over the edge, by RRL standards the author shows more than most.
  Example is the very first line, “Kiren wandered through a city on fire.”
  I felt that the author could really draw the reader in by describing shattered windows, flames licking at half burned houses. He could also use more here to describe the panic of the people in the streets. People in locked houses being burnt alive, screams of horror. Crows cawing above ready for when the slaughter was over.
  These are just very very rough examples that I believe could help with emersion.
  Story 5/5
  Good, slow build up, but I like the direction that the story is going in. No spoilers but the hints at what the ‘bad guy’ will be, are promising!
  Grammar 5/5
  Good! Rarely did I find anything jarring that pushed me out of the story.
  Character 4.5/5
  From what I have read so far, the story is very character driven, which is a plus. Often on RRL, stories focus on a cool plot, and the characters become secondary. Not the case here I am happy to say. Both the leading characters are strong, and it is easy to understand their motivations. It helps to move the story along and makes you care what happens. I hope Kirin doesn’t change to much though, I like how he is disillusioned with people in power.
  The only problem I could see was maybe some inconsistency with Kirin at the start. He wasn’t what I was hoping for, but this is more personal.
  Overall 5/5
  A great read that I strongly recommend to anyone who comes across this review.
• SigurdRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  This review applies up to chapter 24, Show of force.
  Style: Overall, one of the few stories on RR that managed to capture me since the very start. The narration is fluent. the rhythm stumbles very rarely and the vocabulary is refined. Action scenes are simply marvelous, with a strong emphasis on the inner thoughts of the characters and their split-second decisions, and the portrayals of all the colorful environments and the many "alien" traits of the characters are vivid. Dialogues are blunt and realistic, fitting the characters and even forcing a smile every now and then.
  Story: The superhero genre has wildly grown in popularity over the last ten years. SUPER! takes the challenge and deals with its themes in a very personal and mature way. It reflects on the meaning of heroism, on the problem of living up to our expectations, and on the matter of choosing our own path in spite of our name and our legacy. The worldbuilding is consistent and accurate, proving that the author has put a lot of heart and effort into its creation. The story is divided into arcs, and is told from the points of view of both the protagonists, depending on the situation, creating the opportunity for many moments when we, as readers, are called to fill in the blanks.
  Characters: At the core, the two protagonists share the same motivation, which is dealing with their fathers' past. The duo's interactions keep this story interesting and fresh, and each of them ultimately covers for the weaknesses of the other. Their alchemy rarely breaks and they are overall very solid. The supporting cast is kept simple yet clean, with every character wielding his or her set of abilities on the top of a realistic behavior.The Villains and the Beasts are intriguing, ruthless and bring with them a little slice of lovecraftian horror, which makes them even more disturbing and upsetting.
  Grammar: The grammar is extremely good, with very few typos and a couple repetitions. There is a very solid use of tenses, editi
• WilberforceRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  Up to chapter 13
  Style
  This is easy to read and gives a sense of immersion. My only problem here is that it gets flowery sometimes. The dialogue is quite good and straightforward, you don't have to think to know who's talking and how.
  Story
  From what I've read so far, this is a slow-pace, save-the-world, supernatural kind of story. The plot is conventional and there is so far no specific twist that can make the whole thing stand out.
  Grammar
  This is almost perfect. I don't think many stories on this site have better.
  Character
  The characters are well fleshed out, they feel real. I'm only taking a star from here because Kiren is an asshole and Lace is a crybaby that I believe people will hate. Also some of the characters decision is not logical. Examples are given in the spoiler tag
  Spoiler: Spoiler
  Earlier when lace jumped in front of the monster despite kiren having a regeneration ability.
  Also when the team and Counter came for the Cat Paw at the granary. Isn't it obvious that displacing those people out of their home could easily fail the mission. Counter told them that they came from the Heroes guild, don't you think as soon as he let them go they would report it to the kidnappers. Well.. maybe there's some plot twist to it but don't see it currently.
  Thanks for the chapters and keep up the good work.
• UravityRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 4.5

  From the very first chapter, it is clear that the author is experienced in the craft. The prose is relatively solid throughout-  I found no issues with it as I read the material. As far as characters go, I didn't exactly fall in love with the main ones, but they are not bad at all and I feel like the author does a nice job at making their voices distinct. I find the premise to be interesting and it's clear that the author was inspired by other mediums of storytelling, which I think is pretty cool.
  One particular section was pretty interesting due to the result. I totally didn't see it coming, so kudos to the author for that. Furthermore, I think that the outcome of that situation made it evident that the story would not be one where everything was handed to the protagonists. That helps further differentiate the story from others in the genre.
• SideBoardTechRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 4.5

  superheroes and fantasy are two of my favourite genres. So that alone would have me give this story a shot, but add diverse characters with personal if conveniently aligned goals and a whole lot of friction between their personalities and you have a very engaging story.
  The juxtaposition between what is usually a modern set superhero story and a fantasy heroes journey sets up a world where powered people are traded, valued and trained as assets of the state. Moores has put plenty of thought into how a city state that uses a super powered corp as its main defence would act and how it would be supplied and sustained. Add in bloodline specific powers and the noble houses that hold a monopoly on powered individuals of a certain trait and you get some solid underlying themes that continually adds more to the story.
• blahblahblahblahblahRoyal Road

  ★★★★ 4.0

  It's interesting and fun. Has a popular theme but at the same time something completely different. You can't help but feel and go through the journey of MC as if it were your own. I have no major issues with the story: The pace is great, the characters are developing well so far, and it's pretty imaginative.
• Professor PorkchopRoyal Road

  ★★★★ 4.0

  You really have done well by rewriting the whole thing. It's clearly better writing. its fast paced, smooth. The dialogue pulls you in. and your descriptions support your characters well.
  I like the idea of superheroes in a fantasy setting.
  If you think about it, there always were, though. They were wizards and demigods and whatnot.
  sorry I was so late on the review. ( i did do it, but It was as a comment I think? My bad)
  I did notice one but that broke my immersion (it's a tiny niggle, so don't sweat it.)  when the boy was climbing the slate rooftop.  you said his feet curled. I recommend using toes instead.
  -F
• ArcanePunksterRoyal Road

  ★★★★ 4.0

  Up to Chapter Nine (Third Time Lucky Part Two)
  Style
  The style is a good mix of short to long sentences making it easy to read and a good sense of variety in sentence structure. The only issue I had was that on the odd occasion I found some sentences could have been made into their own stand-alone sentence instead of grouping it with another batch.
  Story
  The setting is rather interesting it gives me a vibe of many series I've watched, read and played, for example, I felt a combination of Dishonour, Legend Trilogy and The Young Elites (May I add I really like all the aforementioned series!).
  The story seems to revolve around two battling third-party groups the Heroes and Villains. Prior to the first chapter, the world seemed to be prosperous however after the first chapter the world seems to have entered a state of crime and disorder at least in the city it's set in for the time being. The only qualms I have is that I wish there was some more insight into the surrounding the world or other persons of interest for chapters to show a bigger picture in what's happening outside this city.
  It's a rather unique take on LN/WN (correct if I'm wrong on the type of story this is!) I've only seen the likes of Goblin Slayer and Beserk try this. Hence the reason I can let my gripes slide in my previous paragraph
  Grammar
  The grammar is all good except for a few places where I got confused with the placement of words maybe that's because I'm British and the writer is American. Other than that it's crisp!
  Character
  In my opinion, this is the weakest part of the story not that the characters are bad far from it. It's just the characters aren't different enough personality wise from other works that I've read with similar characters, the characters are written well no doubt about that.
  However, up until the chapter I read, I feel that the story itself, the world and the general interest I have in this universe have carried these characters along and made me ignore the fact that they'r