The Cosmic Throne [Eldritch Horror Progression Fantasy]

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//THIS IS A STORY WITH BOTH MAGIC AND SCI-FI ELEMENTS!//

As humans continued to wage war amongst themselves, a cosmological horror would soon descend upon them. With the interstellar age spreading its wings, mankind must tread on the path to attaining the status of Celestials; a divine odyssey that manifests into godhood.

Hermes Wilson, a modest astronomer, emerges from a centuries-long slumber to a perplexing reality. Breaking free from an age-old coffin, he steps onto the surface of the Moon, surrounded by an endless expanse of white sand beneath a cosmic void.

As he grapples with this newfound reality, a Universe brimming with alien life that brandishes not only futuristic technology but also mysticism and magical relics unravels before him.

Follow Hermes on his journey amongst the stars as he tries not only to discover the profound mysteries behind his transmigration but also to save what is left of humanity.

Uploads:Monday, Wednesday, Saturday | EST timezoneChapter Length: 1800 - 2400 words

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS STORY:

- Alien races fighting for supremacy over the cosmos!

- Eldritch horrors and Lovecraftian gods.

- A smart MC who knows how to utilize his limited power to achieve his goals.

- Meaningful progression that is simple to follow.

- An extensive power system that allows for a variety of combat styles.

- A compelling fated love romance. Side characters will also have romances (some of them.)

- Epic space battles that involve magic just as much as technology.

- Future kingdom building.

- Lore that spans thousands of years and an ever expanding world.

- World building with tons of alien races, factions, nations/empires and more!

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Information

Status: Cancelled
Year: 2023
Author: Frozen Over The Moon

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Rating: 3.8/ 5.0
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One Way JusticeRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Story: Strong blend of sci-fi and more traditional fantasy. And honestly a page-turner in my opinion. I liked learning more about Hermes and the strange new world he finds himself in. From the suffocating start he has to really hustle and outwit to not get himself killed. The plot is well-structured without notable pacing issues, and presents an enjoyable mix of modern-day and fantasy elements. The mysteries of the world are interesting to learn more about (eg, why can he read this strange language, what is the deal with the staff, etc.)
Character: From relatable to extraordinary, Hermes really steps it up—from a normal job (astronomer) to a figure entrenched in a morass of wild and alien mystique. He has to be smarter than his opponents to stay alive, and he does just that: quick on his feet and always resourceful. Love reading about an intelligent MC making sensible decisions. The dynamic with Kel’thus is also great, because their interactions are intriguing and add to character development (not just as vehicle to progress plot).
Style: Accessible and immersive. I enjoyed reading this story, and the style was part of the reason. It has a good mix of description and dialogue, so that the pacing is never hampered by excessive world-building prose.
Grammar: Good sentence structure and use of varied vocabulary (note: some potty mouth stuff, but that’s addressed with the disclaimer).
ThatWriterGuyRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
The Cosmic Throne is a story where our isekai'd protagonist isn't just sent to another world (technically), but also far into the future. Humanity is on its last legs as cosmic horrors threaten to snuff us out. But Hermes, the main character, may prevent it from happening.
Style: The style is clear and easy to read. Action is mixed with intrigue as the story is slowly revealed. It's compelling and I would've been hooked if my reading schedule wasn't interrupted and distracted me for a while.
Story: Imagine if you will that you make a science fiction story that's more fantasy than science fiction. That's what The Cosmic Throne is. While there is space travel and advanced weapons, the main focus in on the cosmic force which is pretty much magic. Magic is the most important part and there are even some fantasy staple such as what I like to call "space elves". Things are slowly revealed as the alien threat and other characters are revealed.
Grammar: As always, by the time I read this, most of the grammatical errors were fixed or I overlooked them.
Character: Hermes is an average man with an unlucky life before getting transmigrated into the future. Not to a hilarious degree, though. Just enough that it seems plausible and not like the universe was out to get him. Was is the keyword since this time period seems intent on killing him. Not many other characters have been characterized yet, but that will change eventually.
Florian HannemannRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
The Cosmic Throne starts of with intrigue right from the beginning. The author builds the foundation for a captivating fantasy adventure and combines it with imaginative storytelling, well-developed characters, and a hint of mystery that keeps the reader eagerly anticipating the next chapters
Style: The author writes in a very clear manner. While doing that they still manage to draw the reader into the world full of mysteries that they are crafting. The pacing of the narrative is well-balanced, offering a mix of action sequences, character introspection, and world-building. Hermes' internal thoughts provide insight into his analytical mind, creating a connection between the character and the reader.
Story: The story itself is very niche.It is a mix of Sci-Fi and Fantasy, something which I personally don't have much experience with, yet still found myself fully enjoying. The world building seems a little slow for now, as the author slowly introduces one element after the other, but I have no doubt that this will build off into something truly epic. For me the worldbuilding might be the strongest aspect of this fiction so far.
Grammar: In the first few chapters that I read I found very few typos. Sure there was one sentence or two which was a little oddly phrased, but nothing that another round of editing couldn't fix completely.
Character: All the side characters we got to know so far seem very interesting and memorable, the MC is relatable and interesting. My only concern is that at times the MC feels a little too perfect, but at the same time I'm only very early on in the story and I'm sure the characters flaws will soon be revealed. I have to say though that all the mystique build around Hermes in the beginning definitely drew me in. Besides that, I also love the name haha
All in all this story is a very promising start for what might become a Space Fantasy of epic proportions. I really love the concept and idea behind some elements of the stories and it just has
MajorianRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
This is a story you can tell will be epic. It takes its time setting up building blocks that I know will lead to massive pay offs. It's a mixture of fantasy and science fiction, leaning more towards the latter. They mix perfectly.
It has a solid hook, with an action packed opening with a mystery to go along with it. The diction flows well and the protagonist is enjoyable, being likable and makes you sympathetic to his plight. The first ten chapters are set up. It doesn't feel like you've gotten to the central plot but even then it does an amazing job of introducing fascinating concepts, such as its cosmic force power system.
The characters, even those that aren't there long, leave an impact. You get the gist of their personality from their introduction so the characterization is very strong, and I hope the author continues to flesh out the ones introduced. Leonardo is the best character and everyone who disagrees with me is wrong. Once all of the pieces are put in place, such as a central cast and antagonist, I can tell that this story is going to be something special. This is a true epic in the making, you just have to invest yourself into it.
gerRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
I've always been a fan of sci-fi and fantasy mixed together, and Cosmic Throne hits the right buttons. Right from the start I was pulled in by the MC's mysterious circumstances, and the intrigue only grew as he explored a new world. i feel like things have only just begun, and yet we've met memorable characters that stay clearly in my mind. There are so many things to find out, small details laid out as puzzle pieces. I have no doubt the many chapters to come will put this puzzle together to make something amazing, and likely much greater than you might expect at first glance.
Frozen's writing style is clear and simple, yet well described and mysterious. They easily mix action with intrigue, dialogue with information, making the story's content pleasantly variable. There are occasional segments of highly detailed exposition, but these soon make way for the story's return.
There is an impression of depth in Cosmic Throne, both in terms of time and space. Quickly it is established that this universe is a vast and ancient one, full of important events that will be progressively revealed to us. I have no doubt that this story will continue to provide for a long time.
Admittedly, there are parts where I stumbled on grammar and word choice, but these are likely due to Frozen's quick work style. I have no doubt that they will be editing and bringing improvements as they go.
As I mentioned earlier, the few characters I have encountered so far were clearly depicted and managed to take seat in my imagination.
Even that dust pile will linger on the floor of my mind for a while before being swept away.
I can only look forward to meeting even more interesting and well-developed characters as Hermes moves onwards.
All in all, if you're interested in an adventure spanning the cosmos that can provide excitement in both fantasy and sci-fi genres, I can do nothing else but recommend The Cosmic Throne.
Ryker BaleRoyal Road
★★★★ 4.0
This is a charmingly ambitious space odyssey, a smorgasbord of sci-fi and fantasy that skips merrily along the border between the two genres. It's as if the story itself is on a caffeine high, gleefully hopping from interstellar adventures to mystical encounters. Our hero, Hermes, is less of an astronomer and more of a cosmic Indiana Jones, sans the whip and fedora, but with all the intergalactic charm.
The narrative is like a vibrant tapestry woven from a galaxy's worth of yarns. Cosmic Force? Astral Currents? It's as if the story reaches into the cosmic cookie jar and picks out the most whimsical concepts to play with. Elgacia, the cube, is the Swiss Army knife of plot devices - incredibly handy, a bit mysterious, and conveniently sleepy when the plot demands it.
The delightful chaos of battling mutant wolves and navigating space anomalies is interspersed with poignant moments of humanity, giving Hermes’ character an endearing quality amidst the mayhem. It's a narrative that decides to not just push the envelope but send it on a warp-speed journey across the universe.
In essence, "The Cosmic Throne" is a delightful space romp, a blend of high-octane sci-fi action and fantasy adventure, all wrapped up in a whimsical package. It’s like a theme park ride through the cosmos - unpredictable, exhilarating, and an absolute blast.
dhIV2eWAl5dYX+Av1o6UiheVu31B2LRoyal Road
★★★★ 4.0
Overall, this story has massive potential but some aspects can definitely be improved upon.
The style is, generally speaking, really enjoyable. If you are, however, reading through a backlog of chapters the drawn-out action scenes with a noticeable amount of filler-ish content led to me skipping some chapters. Not a big problem but definitely something to improved.
So far the story follows a rather clear outline with an expansive world and some mysteries to explore. I rather hope this story might go in the direction of world exploration and seeing the differing wonders of space, as the action aspect, at least in my opinion, should be treated with care lest the novel loses it's eldritch aspect and becomes just another xianxia slaughter fest with a strong-to-stronger MC. The interesting selling point of this story is it's eldritch component, I hope this will be explored further in the future.
As far as I can remember there were no major issues with the grammar though I can't really recall any highly positive things such as advanced and poetic constructions or similar storytelling devices. Solid, but very much improvable.
The main character awakened in an abandoned facility/temple on the moon, his "time freeze" date seems quite suspicious and there are definitely many mysteries surrounding him. He appears to be some old monster with hidden injuries and lost memories, maybe the ruler of the Knowledge Realm? Anyhow, definitely interesting and the budding romance with that noble girl is quite a nice side plot to read.
MulBe039Royal Road
★★★ 3.0
Clearly the author has put a lot of thought into this universe, and I haven't read enough of this story to judge its storyline itself, so perhaps this is a hidden gem, I just have a lot of trouble immersing myself in the story because of the way it is written
Perhaps I'm being harsh, but the combination of MCs inner monologue and the way things are described like a justification and an explanation instead of as part of the world just isn't something that works for me.
That being said, the world the author is trying to paint does seem pretty fantastical and even in the few chapters I have read there were some truly stunning visuals
CraftlordDarkRoyal Road
★★★ 2.5
This one started with some cliched stereotypes and normaly i would have stopped reading after chapter 4, but i tried to give it a chance and continued reading, but i couldnt force me to read anymore. Im sorry.
I wish the best of luck to the writer. Hope he can learn and improve from this experience.
flopezr2018Royal Road
★★ 2.0
i love it when my negative reviews are deleted, i wonder why my positive reviews are not?
anyway i posted: "Interesting concept, I've read until chapter 23, the pacing isn't bad , but it didn't grip me like a page turner would.
Then the Mc chooses a gunblade as a main weapon. Yep it's a drop for me. Maybe if this fiction gets over 100 chapters I'll pick it up again.
"
so to make it longer, and more detailed ill add that style is normal space xianxia(0.5 stars), the first chapters are of a confused mc, who as usual is dropped head first into danger and conspiracies,an mc that despite not being the worst mc
picks a gunblade as a weapon(-3 star)!
Final fantasy has ruined a lot of scifi authors that way and their stories too.
Then he goes into his first village and surprise he is the strongest being there, hes just "malnourished" energy wise, while hinting at him being an old monster that went to sleep due to boredom (and erased his memories so it would be fun!)or something and having equaly top tier friends or lovers.
the grammar is ok, did not noticed spelling errors either, thers goes at least 1.5 stars of the rating and thats why its a 2 out of 5