Virtues’ Sacrifice – The Eternal Struggle

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Status

Hiatus

Year

2025

Author

FaustVII

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• Chapter 2: Elysium — The Last Bastion
  Mar 22, 2025
• Chapter 1: First Contact
  Feb 25, 2025
• Prologue: The Big Bang
  Mar 24, 2025
• Meta–Tensor: Archive – First Entry
  Apr 3, 2025

Reviews

Community Reviews(6)

• ArshiaRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  This story is beautifully written with a distinct lyrical flair that occasionally dips into poetic territory. Vivid sensory descriptions bring environments to life, especially in the Abyss and Alune sequences — the crystal formations, pulsing magic, and ancient machinery feel immersive and mythic. Dialogue feels natural, even humorous at times, with solid pacing between introspection, banter, and tension.
  There are moments when the prose teeters toward overindulgence — a few paragraphs could benefit from pruning, especially in emotionally intense or high-action scenes where brevity might pack a stronger punch. That said, it’s clear the author is deeply in tune with the world and characters they’ve created, and that shines through consistently.
  World building:
  This is arguably the story’s strongest feature. The world of Elysium, the Arks, the Abyss, and the cosmic cycle of darkness and rebirth feels ancient, textured, and massive in scale. You get a sense that the author has layered centuries of lore beneath every line — not by info-dumping, but by letting details slip naturally into the narrative.
  Technomagic is executed incredibly well here. From atmospheric bubbles and spell-link conduits to AI-linked devices and crystalline superstructures, the fusion of arcane and scientific feels not only believable, but elegant. The Abyss as a sentient void is a standout element — the creeping horror is subtle but ever-present.
  Characters:
  Kira is a solid protagonist — not flawless, but grounded and determined. Her relationship with her grandfather (Owen Lightbringer) is a particular highlight, rich with warmth, dry wit, and layered history. Their banter is genuine, and their concern for one another runs deep. Owen himself is a fascinating figure, one-part tired war hero, one-part cosmic force held barely in check.
  Other characters (like Faust, still shrouded in mystery) carry strong mythic weight. That said, more variety in emotional beats and interpersonal friction could dee
• Louise.ValliiereRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  Some books take their time, easing you in, letting you settle. Virtues' Sacrifice doesn’t do that. From the first moment, it grabs hold and never lets go. It pulls you forward, not with force, but with something far more irresistible—the sense that something big is coming, something you need to understand before it’s too late.
  It starts small. A vision that lingers too long. A name whispered through history. A war that shouldn’t have left echoes, but somehow has. Kira feels it before she knows it, before we know it, and that’s what makes it work. There’s no exposition dump, no pause to explain—just this slow, creeping realization that things are happening, and once they do, they’re going to be unstoppable.
  But what makes it truly unforgettable isn’t just the pacing—it’s the immersion. The way the world feels bigger than the story being told, the way every moment feels like it's balancing on the edge of something immense. This isn’t just another fantasy world with a sci-fi twist. It’s something dreamlike, something ancient, something that feels like a memory rather than a story.
  The settings feel alive in a way that’s hard to describe. There’s a weight to everything—the lost technology of the Arks, the dark presence of the Abyss, the sense that every place, every artifact, remembers. You don’t just see the world—you feel it pressing in, waiting. The Abyss isn’t just an enemy. It’s a force. A presence that exists in the cracks of the universe, bleeding through, shifting reality in ways that make you question what’s real and what’s inevitable.
  And then there’s Faust. A name that carries a thousand lifetimes, a legend wrapped in tragedy. He isn’t just a hero waiting to be awakened—he’s something else entirely. You don’t meet him right away, but his presence is everywhere, woven into the fabric of the story itself. And when you do reach him, when you begin to understand what he is, what he was, what he could be, it changes everything.
  At the center of it all is Kira, and
• MilatheGemMonsterRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  I enjoyed reading and understanding how the technology works in this world.
  As the story advances forward mentions of the abyss explores more in-depth what the "inevitability" in the synopsis meant. You start to connect further with Kira's character and the reality she's facing. I'm interested in seeing how this story progresses.
  The memories, the scenes inagery have improved exponentially since the first draft so you're able to follow the action and the world building comes across more feasible than before. I love the pacing. Not too fast, and not too slow
  I enjoy the reading. I love the serious tone of writing and style of writing. The sci-fi/magical elements are my absolute favorite. It's what I return to the book to continue reading. The grammar is impeccable so readability is incredible.
  The author found a way to make the story interesting without immediate conflict being introduced. I'll be here to see what happens next with Kira and her grandfather.
  The descriptions alone will captivate you from the beginning of the chapter to the end. So if you like a poetically brilliant style of writing intertwined with a space backdrop, then you should give this book a try. I hope you enjoy reading as I have.
• NecrotopRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  Bottom line:
  If you like sci-fi or fantasy your going to love this work. The emotional stakes are real. The characters feel almost alive.
  The prose feels more like a carefully composed symphony. It flows through the best cinematic descriptions i have ever read.
  Honestly I found the humor to be hilarious it's quick, witty and all kinds of absurd.
  I don't normally read the preface of books cause it's usually just nonsense. Not to say this ones wasn't nonsense but it sure made me laugh.
  World building is off the charts. The storys set in a universe of the authors own creation everything from the fundamental physics to the most advanced technology is built from the ground out.
  The cinematic sequence of the planet Elysium in chapter 2 is every sci fi fans wet dream it was absolutely amazing.
  The author changes tone alot, it's quite a bit different than anything I have read before. It does make the story very engangeing without feeling emotionally overwhelming. The story is character driven and very relateable. The author shifts points of view like changing gears in a car without needing to use the clutch. The tone shifts always come at the exact moment they need to and it makes the writting so immersive I read all the chapters that were out in one sitting.
  The behemoth being "remembered" by the Abyss was horrific and awesome all at the same time.
  I am not usually a big fan of sci-fi and fantasy at the same time. I love both, but whenever they are integrated it tends to feel like a video game.
  Somehow the author has found a way to make them kind of synergize with each other, each one builds onto the other.
  They technology feels like it built to further the magic. The AI assisted healing sequence to cast multiple spells simultaneously was awesome.
  The skull locks... OMG felt like an experimental tech straight from vault tech. Except it actually worked.
  Originality definitely a 10/10 same for technological integration there is no info dumps or long winded purposful explanat
• Mikoto-kunRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 4.5

  This work weaves together science fiction, mysticism, and deeply personal storytelling with a cinematic sense of scale and intimacy. From its opening scenes, the story establishes a universe that feels both expansive and grounded, anchored by its central characters and infused with an undercurrent of wonder, loss, and destiny.
  The narrative follows Kira, a sharp and intuitive protagonist whose visions blur the line between memory and prophecy. Her relationship with her grandfather, who is a gruff, world-weary figure hiding more than he lets on. It peppers on a layer of emotional depth that contrasts beautifully with the story’s sweeping cosmic elements. Their dynamic is filled with warmth, tension, and subtle humour, making them feel vividly real even as the world around them tilts into the extraordinary.
  Whether it’s the haunting emergence of Alune from the Abyss, the reappearance of a long-lost crystalline structure, or the quiet awe of rediscovering ancient magic and forgotten technologies, each chapter is filled with striking imagery and a palpable sense of myth. The writing strikes a strong balance between atmospheric worldbuilding and fast-paced, character-driven action. Dialogue feels natural and sharp, with moments of levity punctuating the deeper philosophical and emotional undercurrents.
  One of the standout features is how seamlessly the story blends hard sci-fi with fantasy/futuristic shuttles and AI systems exist alongside sigils, spell-craft, and arcane armour. This fusion gives the world a distinctive tone, reminiscent of modern space-fantasy epics while maintaining its own unique flavour.
  What’s most compelling is the slow unveiling of secrets, about Kira’s past, the visions, the fate of Faust, and the long-dormant power beneath the moon. The narrative builds a strong sense of momentum, always hinting at more just beneath the surface, and invites the reader to follow Kira into the unknown.
  A beautifully layered tale of cosmic mystery, ancient power, a
• The__FoolRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 4.5

  This book is come of the most, comprehensive? Books I've read
  It's so, I really don't know how to say it, but it captures that feel of the moment you know? That amount of detail that makes you feel like you're in that place
  The descriptions are just so damned good
  The only real problem I could even wring out of my mind is that it's too descriptive?, sometimes emotions are not said and are more felt
  Still a phenomenal book though, I encourage anybody who sees this to read it
  Peace