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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Community Reviews(10)

monawritaRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Author, please consider uploading at least two to four chapters a day. I binge-read all the chapters and found it so close to a 5-star rating that I had to rate it 5 stars.
Normally, I'm very selective about the books or novels I read next. I saw TCT and was intrigued, so I read the first chapter. Initially, I paused for a while because it seemed like the typical novel with numerous unexplained mysteries.
However, when I returned and delved into a few more chapters, you completely captivated me. I ended up reading everything in one sitting (although I'll need to reread because I forgot most of it due to not sleeping).
I didn't notice many grammar mistakes, indicating English is likely your mother tongue. Your writing style isn't just descriptive; it also portrays various emotions and skillfully incorporates slight info dumping.
I just hope all the mysteries eventually get revealed, and nothing remains unexplained.
The world-building you've created, particularly the opening scenes on the Moon and Mars, including its poverty-driven city, is fantastic.
The action is well-balanced, with Hermes not overly powerful, often relying on his wits to navigate situations or plan his next attacks.
I appreciate how you provide insight into his inner thoughts, fostering a deeper connection with the character. Perhaps consider doing this for all the characters occasionally, not necessarily always, to establish better connections.
I'm eagerly anticipating exploration of planets, each with its unique ecosystem, rules, history, materials, and distinct customs.
Great job! Please don't take my review too personally. You're not obligated to implement my suggestions; I just wanted to share my thoughts because I'm invested in seeing these elements developed.
TCT has made a strong start (No need to upload 2-4 times daily; just maintain the quality!)
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).
Kia LeepRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Overall: 5/5
I really enjoyed how this story starts with an immediate hook and throws our intrepid hero headfirst into the midst of things. It definitely grabs your attention and gets the momentum rolling from the start. The pacing is good as a result, although there were times I did wish things were slowed a little so we could dig deeper into the MC's thoughts and feelings about what was happening to him. Overall, a fun science-fantasy story with the potential to span intergalactic scales.
Style: 5/5
The story is written in a simple, direct prose, which allows the story to be read and digested quickly. The action was easy to follow and engagingly written.
Story: 5/5
The pacing is quick, so there's already a lot of progress that's happened in very few pages, which I'm sure many readers appreciate! The worldbuilding feels extensive, and the magic system is interesting to begin to piece together.
Grammar: 4.5/5
One small nitpick is the author's tendency to slip into present tense occasionally. Based on comments where this was also pointed out, it seems this is done intentionally, though that makes it no less jarring or grammatically incorrect. Aside from that and some small grammar errors here and there, the prose is smooth to read, and I'd say still above the RR standard.
Character: 4.5/5
Hermes is a scientist at heart, and so we often see him approaching intense situations with level-headed reason. Sometimes, a little too level headed, in my opinion! Haha. For instance we're told Hermes has a fiancé he's left behind, however no real emotion accompanies that thought until much later, which is a trend for the character no matter what happens to him. Even if he's able to separate his reasoning from his emotions, most people would still experience those emotions alongside the action/revelations taking place. Lacking this, sometimes I felt the prose was a bit distant from the PoV, which made it harder to get into Hermes' head and feel for him. Even so, he's a likeable pr
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.
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.
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
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.
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