Unwilling Eldritch Horror of Fortune [Volume 1 - 3 Stubbed]

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Description

Walter's having a real bad day. His normal life's been turned upside down and he finds himself in a situation right out of his nightmares. But Walter's always able to find the good and bad in every situation.

The Good: The human race was judged worthy of Ascension, and can obtain powers beyond comprehension by completing Trials as an Aspirant.

The Bad: The Trials are run by otherworldly abominations who view humanity as little more than amusing playthings.

The Good: Walter's been chosen by the Absolute Luck System and has infiltrated the Trials as a Lord Arbiter.

The Really Bad: Now he has to balance life as both an Aspirant and an Admin, and Walter's doomed if either side finds out he's not who he says he is.

Follow our unfortunate protagonist as he navigates this double life using his wits, smarts, and a little luck, and maybe he can survive long enough to become an Unwilling Eldritch Horror of Fortune.

Information

Status
Ongoing
Year
2023
Author
Tismon

Tags

LITRPGACTIONADVENTUREMAGICANTI-HERO LEADSUPERNATURALMALE LEADSECRET IDENTITYHORRORLOW FANTASYMYSTERYSOFT SCI-FISTRATEGYPROGRESSIONDYSTOPIA

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4.5/ 5.0
Followers
2,897
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575,130

Chapters(118 total)

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Community Reviews(10)

  • wgatapaRoyal Road
    ★★★★★ 5.0
    This is wholesome and hilarious...so far so good. I genuinely hope this project is seen through to the end, there's not a really good lovecraftian project I've come across in a while, I've read shades of forever (I think) which was good, there's underland which had a rushed ending and one or two others that were never seen through, so I hope this project tops the charts and is seen through, It's been a little while something like this came up on Royal Road L. I'm looking forward to the journey of expression and adventure Godspeed
  • MyrizaRoyal Road
    ★★★★★ 5.0
    Great story, love the whole 'eldritch horror but not' aspect of it, and the people seeing him as a god is just hilarious to me. Massive props to you my friend, one of the best stories I've seen on here in a long time.
    Ignore this, I needed a ton of words to fill out the required 50. Hehehehhe. Anyway, still, great story, great characters, great everything really. Continuing on, keep up the good work man!
  • PerseveranceRoverRoyal Road
    ★★★★★ 5.0
    I am writing a new review because this work has continued to stun me with how the story is being woven. I adore everything about this story. The characters are given enough depth to be appreciated and the mystery unfolding around Walter is absolutely fascinating. I am here for it all the way.
    If you want a story that has all sorts of plot threads that intersect and a fun main character with humorous but mostly logical reactions to things, this story is for you. The system Walter has isn't annoying and Noe is a mystery all on her own. The world is still being built but it is developing wonderfully and the conflicts of the aspirants vs those of the folks running the trials are simply amazing to read. All in all, this story is amazingly written and put together. I can't wait to see how everything unfolds.
  • Thiago_Gomes_333Royal Road
    ★★★★★ 5.0
    Normally, I’m not a big fan of stories where the protagonist isn’t exactly a “brawler” and relies more on deception, cleverness, or sheer manipulation to overcome conflicts and move the plot forward. I usually prefer characters who solve their problems through brute force or direct confrontation. However, Unwilling Eldritch Horror of Fortune showed me that this kind of approach can be incredibly entertaining—as long as the author knows how to execute it properly. And here, they absolutely do.
    One of the first things I have to highlight about the story’s premise is Walter’s system. Honestly, I absolutely loved the idea of using luck as a real, tangible power. I genuinely think it’s brilliant. You don’t often come across a story that treats luck and chance not merely as convenient coincidences, but as an active, almost physical force within the narrative. On top of that, it’s genuinely hilarious to see how this manipulation of fortune directly affects the protagonist and completely reshapes his interactions with the world around him.
    What’s most impressive is that the system never feels like a lazy or arbitrary deus ex machina. It’s applied consistently, logically, and in full alignment with the rules of the universe itself. At the same time—and this is the interesting part—it does function narratively like a deus ex machina, but in such a well-crafted way that it never feels unfair or frustrating. I admit this might sound confusing in my explanation, but as the chapters unfold, everything flows smoothly and naturally, without ever breaking the reader’s immersion.
    Another aspect I really appreciated is how the author portrays the protagonist as manipulative, strategic, and, when necessary, perfectly willing to lie outright—even to his own allies—if that’s the best option for both himself and the group. Walter constantly exists between two vastly different “worlds,” each with its own rules, dangers, and expectations, which forces him to adopt completely different behav
  • Tripper_ShamanRoyal Road
    ★★★★★ 5.0
    This is the story I currently anticipate notifications for. The mystery element has me hooked, waiting to see if my theories pan out.
    MC is an amazingly written psychopath who solves his problems through deception and manipulation. His interactions with other characters are golden. It really reminds me of the situation Ainz from the anime series Overlord is in, where a human finds himself in a skeleton body with a following of loyal but evil monsters who hate humans. If you like that, you'll like this.
  • lomie0Royal Road
    ★★★★★ 5.0
    While I'm usually not a fan of horror (I just find the vast majority of it boring) the lovecraftian angle with comedy enticed me to give it a shot and I have greatly enjoyed it. I had been fully expecting the MC to be some variant of shoggoth and thankfully a more creative approach was taken and I can't wait to see how things develop and what new things are brought to the table.
  • tenaciouspfcRoyal Road
    ★★★★★ 5.0
    Brilliant story. Did not expect things to go the way they did and it’s very entertaining. I also love the genre. Cosmic horror done pretty well while also keeping a stable plot line with some twists and turns. The romance is good but is definitely not a focus, doesn’t go very far so far. And the mc’s strength progression and growth is definitely unique
  • 755Royal Road
    ★★★★★ 5.0
    Consistently great (except for that one chapter Mr Tismon) love all the characters and it is a unique premise on a heavily overdone genre. Thoroughly enjoying it. I love the worshiping aspect I think that it really gives a twist to a genre that has very one sided overpowered characters or has a character that never has power in the name of balancing. Keep doing what you are doing. Lots of love
  • Astro SkullRoyal Road
    ★★★★★ 5.0
    I am now a big fan of this novel and I can't wait for more. First I don't think I ever got bored or felt like it was dragging on and on and it feels like a smooth ride throughout the whole thing. The second is that the author made it so the whole LitRPG genre feels different than your regular LitRPG story. Third is that I CAN'T WAIT FOR MORE PLEASE GIVE ME MY FIX MAN.
  • BarbieQ234Royal Road
    ★★★★★ 5.0
    I read the patreon version, so I’ll loosely and vaguely reference those chapters.
    Overview:
    It’s a well written novel for the overused Eastern genre of mass kidnapping into a trial. There are plenty of allies, plenty of enemies, plenty of exposition, and despite the cliché characters in the beginning, such characters gain more individuality as the story nears the end of book 1 and early parts of book 2. Luck is an important factor for this book as it’s one of the driving forces for the MC’s powers, the other being his charismatic manipulation.
    Style:
    The style of writing is fine. It doesn’t feel offensive and flows rather well. There are a lot of group play and person-to-person interaction so expect frequent dialogue. Perhaps the best thing: the author knows how to use “show” and “tell” aspects of writing.
    Grammar:
    There are improper sentences, but in terms of storytelling, they don’t matter that much since those sentences don’t kill the flow and meaning of the paragraph. Other mistakes are quickly fixed.
    Story and Character:
    We can split characters into 3 groups, those at Site 1102, the regressor group, and the MC with Noe, his luck-based system. That said, setting the plot is the main focus in the first half of book 1. Characters are simply introduced with Site 1102 getting near all of the early character details. That does leave the regressor group feeling rigid until the last task in book 1 and early book 2. The MC and Noe get character development throughout the entire novel.
    As for plot, it’s enjoyable. You have an interesting take of a middleman, our MC being both an authoritative figure for Site 1102 as monstrous Lord Arbiter and a weak human participant of the trial. With a bit of plot armor from his luck-based system and charismatic manipulation, we get a silly but exciting story of misunderstanding, oversimplification, and coming to conclusions too soon.
    Is this worth a read?
    Yes. A big yes. It’s a very enjoyable read.
    Side remark: The more expectations y