The Chalice Quartet

Information

Status

Completed

Year

2018

Author

Forest Green

• Chapter 250
  Feb 22, 2020
• Chapter 249
  Feb 14, 2020
• Chapter 248
  Feb 14, 2020
• Chapter 247
  Feb 9, 2020
• Chapter 246
  Feb 9, 2020
• Chapter 245
  Feb 9, 2020
• Chapter 244
  Jan 30, 2020
• Chapter 243
  Jan 26, 2020
• Chapter 242
  Jan 21, 2020
• Chapter 241
  Jan 18, 2020
• Chapter 240
  Jan 14, 2020
• Chapter 239
  Jan 10, 2020
• Chapter 238
  Jan 7, 2020
• Chapter 237
  Jan 2, 2020
• Chapter 236
  Dec 30, 2019
• Chapter 235
  Dec 26, 2019
• Chapter 234
  Dec 24, 2019
• Chapter 233
  Dec 22, 2019
• Chapter 232
  Dec 17, 2019
• Chapter 231
  Dec 13, 2019

Reviews

Community Reviews(7)

• KikanoloRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  This is a solid character-driven story that follows a varied cast of characters who have been forced together.
  The writing style is easy to follow, there are no major grammar issues, and the world-building has been happening slowly but steadily. The story is good and the characters have been well developed such that even if their behavior is frustrating to the reader it is still in character. The story could benefit a bit from more explanation into the workings and limitations of the various magic systems.
  My only minor complaint is that the plot moves too slowly at times, but that isn't much of a problem and I'm sure it will improve as more plotlines develop.
  I would recommend this story, since it is well-written and interesting.
  (as of Chapter 168)
• MehxRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  Fuckin amazing what else do you need me to say!I just finished reaching to chapter 148 and am very happy to say that it was more then worth it!This story should be on trending for god sake it has over 1k words,good characters with flaws,a world that while strange keeps you wanting more AND has a new trope I have never seen before like honestly this story right had more right then nearly half of the story's on trending!(not that I don't like them just some are a bit too meh for my taste)
  But it does have a few flaws for me if you wanna kill all spoilers then banish them to the pits of the devil himself please stop reading this review.
  Its just that the story is going a tad slow while I understand that a great story needs time not rushing from me just got here to me having a power of gods me now ruler of everything.Just a bit fast is all I need.
  Next I fell the big guy needs some love I also understand he is normally quiet and preserved but at the part where he found theify mc maybe stab your face(Raulin) nearly dead from the hunters it really felt like he just showed up from no where maybe I don't get his magic fully tho.
  Lastly if your reading this writer of this amazing work of friction.Thank you so much for making this amazing story and while your diamond might not be seen yet I know for a fact it will one day outshine all those story's that have a plot so basic that even a blind person can see where it's going so please keep writing this great story!
• MaudlinRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 4.5

  Surprised that this doesn’t have more attention. A gem. Lessee:
  A mostly character driven slow build story.
  No particular grammatical errors.
  Pretty original premise.
  Even though I’m usually not one for stories heavy on multiple POVs I’m doing quite fine with this one. I often feel like it needs more, actually.
  Characters are nice and fleshy. Clear motivations and reasons for a lack thereof, give the author time he pulls through well. Suitable complexities that fit the logic of that character and make em more than just characters. Goals, dreams, fears, they have them. They learn and grow from mistakes especially Raulin and Alpine. The wizard is going through some well thought out, much needed, and superbly satisfying growth right now, in fact.
  World is worldly (with your histories, politics, cultures and what not) and not monologued on about in obnoxious paragraphs of exposition. You learn about the world in a way that feels very organic, though slow because of it.
  The overarching plot seems to still be in the making/shrouded in mystery and foreshadowing but the arcs in general are interesting. Again, mostly character driven, but you’ve got nice fight scenes, daring escapes, impromptu lawyering, assassinations, philosophical squabbling, mystery solving, romance, seduction and so much more to look forward to.
  Problems:
  Not introducing Raulin first (this might be spoiler-y) or at least earlier on in the story. Our kind-hearted trirec is pretty much the “hero” of this story, the main driver and focus of plot— except for the beginning and more lately around arc 12 (chapter 160ish?) ofc. Placing him at the beginning of the story, even if you have to break chronology somehow, would give him weight his character and role in the story is meant to have.
  I get that Alpine isn’t supposed to be the most likeable guy, but I feel like you take it too far at times. Some parts were so unpalatable that I just felt like dropping the story and moving on. If someone was going to make a
• Bernadus AndrewRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 4.5

  Clicked the “Surprise Me” button on my homepage, and I'm pretty pleased it took me here to your book, Forest. Here’s my take on your fiction.
  It is a quiet, atmospheric story that pulls me in with its tone rather than its action. From the first few paragraphs, there’s this sense of distance and melancholy. Your story is the kind that values mood, introspection, and imagery over fast pacing (which I favor most in storytelling tbh). It’s poetic in the way it describes the world, and that alone sets your fiction apart for me.
  Your writing style is easily the strongest element here. Your prose is vivid and emotional without being overly heavy. There’s a natural rhythm in the sentences that you crafted—soft, deliberate, and slightly surreal. I feel like reading a dream, or a memory fading in real time. You, as the author, clearly know how to balance detail and tone, using color and nature as emotional metaphors. Kudos!
  Your characterization is subtle but effective. Your main character’s internal world feels genuine. Full of quiet pain, reflection, and longing. Your dialogue (when it appears) serves purposefully, and the silence between words does most of the storytelling. The relationships aren’t laid out directly, but you can feel their history and emotional weight beneath the surface.
  Your pacing is slow, but intentionally so. This isn’t a plot-heavy story, so I’m looking for constant conflict or rapid progression, which might not connect with some readers right away, but I favor character-driven stories over plot-driven ones. But if any of you guys who might read this review love contemplative writing that builds emotion through atmosphere, The Chalice Quartet is rewarding. There’s also a nice balance of realism and symbolism, especially in how natural imagery mirrors the character’s mental state (which I found pretty funny and poetic, given that your name is ‘Forest Green’. Haha.).
  Your grammar and structure are strong—no significant issues at all that I found. Your
• ilvaltarRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 4.5

  It's really surprising that I'm the first to comment.
  The story is original, the writing is good and the story of the characters is the best I've seen so far.
  The only problem is the slowness of the main scenario ...
• NecamijatRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 4.5

  I was pleasantly surprised to encounter a hidden gem of these proportions. The story starts a bit slowly and takes a bit of time to reach the points covered in the synopsis, but the neat writing style, excellent (but not perfect) grammar and a sort of dry wit that you can find in intelligent work can sway you to keep going.
  Our of the four main characters, I feel that Alpine seems to lack focus and/or growth. His background doesn't cover his motives and his character seems to sway between likeable and miserable.
  The world building in the story is great, and a lot of miniscule details added that make it feel fledged out.
  Although two of the characters seem to be the driving force of the group, none feel left out, even if it sometimes might feel better to do just that to advance the story.
  Overall, this story is a slow burner that should be paid attention to and I think it deserves a lot more recognition than it does currently.
  I can only encourage the author to keep going (and maybe make RR his primary place of publishing, instead of his WordPress, I don't like switching sites).
• Archer SterlingRoyal Road

  ★★★ 3.0

  Had problems with this one.
  To start off, this is a really well-written story with an intriguing premise.  I mean, just read the summary. The potential is there:
  Where will the author take this story?
  How is this journey going to be unveiled and the impact it will have on our four main characters?
  What is this mysterious chalice and how it is connected to our characters?
  I have read up to chapter 200 and yes there's another 10-ish chapters available at the time of this review but I don't think it'll change my opinion all that much.
  With that said, the author has done a great job when it comes to the writing. I can't comment on grammar but reading from top to bottom is a breeze.  Chapters typically follows the point of view of one of our four main characters. Sometimes POV will change mid-chapter which can be a bit jarring at times but I'm sure this can easily be fixed.  The problems I have are with the story and pacing but the biggest issue probably lies with the characters so I'll start there.
  The Characters
  Before I get started on our four main characters I want to briefly mention the characters outside of the quartet.  In other words, the people our four main characters encounters along the way. Whether they're strangers, friends, family, or enemy the author has done a great job of using these moments to build and expand the world.  The small snippet of information from these encounters are enough to make it feel like these characters are a part of this world living out their lives, with their own struggles and aspirations. So, kudos there.
  Now, onto the four main characters or quartet of this fiction.  This is frustrating because I started off liking these characters but as I kept on reading I realize I just didn't really care all that much about them.  The members of the quartet are each given a standalone introductory arc. We're first introduced to Al, the wizard, then Anladet, the half-elven girl, then Tel, the gentle giant, and finally Raulin, the assassin.