The Vorrgistadt Saga - Archives (2015-2018)

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The world of Aelth Myrris is dying; the world-god is in her death throes. This was not caused by rampant environmental devastation, the fall-out of some cataclysmic war, nor a random happenstance of celestial events. This act of murder was entirely intentional and caused by capricious and hidden entities even more powerful than the gods themselves.The many groups that call the world-god Myrris home have been abandoned. Once proud societies are crumbling into ruin and barbarity as those with ambition vie to seize what few bits of fading power they can. Amidst this tumult, there are still some stories to be told about those few who cling to life wanting more than power and trinkets. This is the saga of those few who hope for a better future. Those few who defy the hidden entities that devour their world. Those few who refuse to be the pawns of fate.

Information

Status: Hiatus
Year: 2016
Author: SovereignofAshes

Royal Road Stats

Rating: 4.4/ 5.0
Followers: 129
Views: 230,730

Chapters(49 total)

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Community Reviews(10)

maelstrom_of_the_great_voidRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I think this story is amazing. The amount of detail of the environment and world, mixed with complex characters makes it an awesome piece of fiction. I absolutely love the dark undertones and horror aspects of the story.
The exposition is perfect. It puts you right into the story and stimulates your imagination. The way the author weaves the terms that are specific to the story, with our universal terms works wonderfully. It makes you feel like you are part of the story, experiencing it for yourself.
Beautifully written, I love the authors style and can't wait to read more!
MisterWhisperRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I could have sworn I was reading a fiction by a professional author. The grammar is good, spelling is good, the composition works perfectly. The setting is deep, with lots of stuff to explore, the author doesn't overwhelm you, but doesn't hold your hand either. They throw you right into it and show you what is happening rather than telling you.
The author seems to genuinely care about their fans and the input they receive. Even added author notes and lexicon to get more setting stuff out and help readers. I like being able to peak into a writer's noggin like that, and to feel a part of the story with lore to read and think about when I'm bored. This author needs more support on here, and that's why I'm doing this.
The story is solid, seems to start off with a story being told and jumps right into it. It's still early in the story, so I'll change this review later on when more parts show up, but there seems to be a good sense of organization to what's going on. A feeling like the Arabian Nights stories or some kind of Greek epics.
If you dig the Tolkien stuff, or more evolved fantasy, give this thing a shot. It's damn good. I just wish there was more of it. I also want the author to explain more as the story goes along, and keep up with the cool little additions and stuff. I WANT A MAP, TOO!
Shou KouyouRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
In the spirit of full disclosure, I'll state here that this review was done as part of a review swap, but it also reflects my honest opinion on the story.
I will try to keep this review spoiler-free as I understand that many people look at reviews to decide whether or not they want to start a story, so... yeah.
Without further ado, lets jump into the 'goods', the 'bads' and the 'mixed' of the review.
Theres a short tl;dr section at the end of each paragraph if you just want the summarised version of what I'm trying to explain in each of them and a super TL;DR at the end for anyone who literally wants a 15-second summary of the entire review.
The 'Goods':
The world-building really shines through in the story. There is an extremely clear picture of the world painted out for the readers to follow, with a map provided for locations and a section dedicated to the lore behind the world. There is even a detailed character descriptions page that literally made me shiver at the thought of how much effort was put into that page alone. Every detail is meticulously thought out before it is executed which really shows in the writing.
tl;dr: deep plot and complex world with many elements.
The characters have very strong beliefs and their individuality shows in every scene. (Just to clarify, the earlier paragraph was focusing on the physical aspects while this focuses on the mental aspects of the characters) The characters engage the audience well and allows the reader to understand where they are coming from with everything they do. The audience can easily view the world through their perspectives and build connections with the characters as they progress in the story.
tl;dr: Good characterisation, engaging characters.
The language flows smoothly with few to no grammatical errors. The paragraphs and sentences are well structured and does not distract the reader from the story.
tl;dr: language is good.
The 'Bads':
There were parts where multiple scenes were so densely packed that
Typist kidRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Disclaimer: This review was done as part of a review swap.
For the reader:
Alright. I'll tell you my first impressions. I didn't understand the synopsis, so I ignored it and decided to jump into the story. The first few chapters were hard to get through. I'll admit, this is partly because of the mindset I entered this story with. That is, to pick it apart and look at it as a chart of flaws and perks rather than enjoy the story. That's pretty much what happens whenever I agree to a review.
They were hard to get through, yes, but satisfying. Distinct. The characters are done almost flawlessly. The world is set apart from every other story on RRL. No exaggeration.
Not one bit.
It's a dark themed world. If you're looking for sunshine and rainbows, then I turn you away. That being said, I enjoyed the theme.
I'll admit, I was bit skeptic of all the good reviews the story has gotten. Now I know it completely deserves those reviews.
How? It evoked a lot of strong emotions within me. Usually, I'm uncaring about most characters in a story, here though, I'm surprised at my outrage, sadness, and pain at one of the character's deaths.
To the Author:
Here's my advice-In the first... two? Three chapters, simplify. Take the same prose, and make it more direct. I'm not sure if others had the same problem however-it might just be a thing with me. I pretty much don't care about this issue any longer as I've read deeper into the story, but this could be a deterrent for new readers. However, it also works as an excellent filter, as anyone that reads past it is sure to stick around.
The grammar? Flawless. There are a couple typos here and there, but that's always a thing. Most I saw were three typos in a chapter, and they're nearly invisible. I only saw them because I was scanning rather than skimming. I don't have anything to say here.
Style? Again, I don't have anything to tell you there. You're all set.
Story? Same thing.
Characters? I enjoyed all of them, though I would prefer a litt
jmlikestorock009Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I like the author's style of storytelling. More show than tell. Its setting is a dying fantasy world filled with mysteries. The story is solid and I find the lexicon interesting. The world and its rich culture is unique. It felt like reading the Dune series with a fantasy setting.
As for the characters, they have a solid background and the best thing about the characters in this novel is that they are not generic and they are truly unique. Even at the beginning, there is enough character development and you can tell what kind of person they are. (I really hate Ghelta, BTW.)
Media in SanityRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
(As of Chapter Milestones: Prologue - The Hunter X) Amazing writing, worldbuilding, and great style. This has to be one of the best novels on Royal Road Legends without a doubt.
Maybe the way that the author has chosen to name their episodes has been a problem for those who desire to follow the story?
eonmikeyRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
I have had a very long love affair with fantasy, that has of late waned. I scoff at the books in Barnes and Noble with cloaked men and daggers, with the wizards and dragons. But my love of fantasy introduced me to another love that's still with me today: Dungeons and Dragons, and that's what this story reminds me of. If you love the feel of characters exploring ancient tombs, of roleplaying in a creepy crypt late at night with only candles to go by, then Vorrgistadt is sure to please!
A little worldRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
I'm... not sure I like the cover page. I mean, a woman wearing a bikini armour is a bit much except in cheesy anime.
S.ScherrRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
Note: I’ve read up through the third chapter in the third arc of this series. My review will focus primarily on the first two completed arcs:
The Vorrgistadt Saga begins on an ancient island, deep below the surface, in caverns of ice and mysteries, wonders and terrors, where the ghosts of a dead city still speak to those who possess the means to the hear them. Two oracles, a knight, and a cunning creature are brought together on a mission to explore the ruins of the past . . . in an attempt to save the future.
The second arc of this story centers around a young orphan girl and the warrior who adopted her. We get glimpses into her hardships and triumphs as she struggles to find her place among a people not her own, giving this a real coming-of-age vibe.
The third arc, still in progress, begins with a young Master Oracle, trying to maintain the principles of his long-dead predecessors, as he struggles to hold his position in a corrupted Order who don’t believe that he has any business being among them.
Due to potential spoilers, I’m going to limit my story synopsis to what I’ve mentioned above and speak specifically about what stood out about this well-crafted tale.
From the start, I was impressed at how fast the writer brought the characters from the first arc to life while plunging me into the darkness below the surface. By the time I reached the end of the first part of this story, I was already invested in the fate of these first four people. I’m a firm believer that if you can make your characters real—good, bad, or indifferent—they will carry the story, bringing you along for the ride as you discover their world through their eyes. The writer does an excellent job of pulling this off in the middle of the darkness.
The building tension in the first arc as characters whispered in the dark about historical fact versus ghost-story lore, created a real sense of dread toward monsters of myth unseen . . . but felt. You just know something terrible is coming long before
KillashardRoyal Road
★★★★ 4.0
The story is great. Fantastic even. But having so many new "words" so suddenly definitely detracts from the story.
I'm going to quite Isaac Asimov's To The Reader from his book "Nightfall". I think you should take it into consideration.
Quote:
In other words, we could have told you that one of our characters paused to strap on his quonglishes before setting out on a walk of seven vorks along the main gleebish of his native znoob, and everything might have seemed ever so much more thoroughly alien. But it would also have been ever so much more difficult to make sense out of what we were saying, and that did not seem useful. The essence of this story doesn't lie in the quantity of bizarre terms we might have invented; it lies, rather, in the reaction of a group of people somewhat like ourselves, living on a world that is somewhat like ours in all but one highly significant detail, as the react to a challenging situation that is completely different from anything the people of Earth have ever had to deal with. Under the circumstances, it seem to us better to tell you that someone put on his hiking boots before setting out on a seven-mile walk than to clutter the book with quonglishes, borks, and gleebishes.
If you prefer, you can imagine that the text reads "vorks" wherever it says "miles", "gliizbiiz" wherever it says "hours", and "sleshtraps" where it says "eyes". Or you can make up your own terms. Vorks or miles, it will make no difference when the Stars come out.