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Underland by Void Herald

Underland
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Once, the sun shone brightly on Azlant. Until came the Whitemoon, to steal mankind's light and... Read more
Once, the sun shone brightly on Azlant. Until came the Whitemoon, to steal mankind's light and condemn it to eternal darkness.

Valdemar Verney is a sorcerer with a dream: to find a new world for his people to settle, one where the sky isn't a ceiling made of stone. But in the underground empire of Azlant, dissent is never tolerated. Brought before one of the undead Dark Lords, Valdemar is offered a choice he cannot refuse. Meanwhile, the swordswoman Marianne Reynard is given a mission: to investigate a dead cult with a few mysteries left to unravel.

Both are looking for the truth, though they might regret finding it; for many cultists, monsters, and cosmic horrors stand in their way. They'll just have to kill them all. Collapse
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    Guru
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    Imagine a captivating fusion of Lovecraftian monstrosities and the iconic archetypes of Liches, Vampires, and Necromancers found in fantasy and urban fantasy tales. However, this enthralling narrative unfolds beneath the surface of a mystical world during a wondrous and mysterious era reminiscent of the early Renaissance.

    While the story possesses a somber tone, it does not veer into the peculiar darkness that often draws complaints. Rather, every aspect aligns cohesively within the context and lore that gradually unfurls. The protagonist's tumultuous past is rich with drama, fueling the initial chapters and generating instant conflict and turmoil. Both the main characters are exceptionally well-crafted, and the supporting cast is equally remarkable.

    In this world, immortality has been attained through various means, and the profound effects on the psyche and psychology of the immortal beings are meticulously explored. There are no "weak" characters to be found; each individual grapples with their own ambitions, striving for greatness in their respective endeavors.
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    DemonSaintDarkEnd
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    Void Herald is at it again.
    Apocalypse Tamer is out!!!!!!!! joy
    Let's dive in next, and see what mysteries and surprises Void Herald has for us quiet
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    Kuro_Nox
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    Good night, dear review observers. Today we are stepping into Voidherald's mind, into a grimdark world of subterranean adventure and mystery.

    Do not be alarmed by the apparent earliness of this review - I've done the cover for this book and so Void has blessed me with an excess of future ahead chapters and concept writing many white moons ago that I've been diving into to illustrate this masterpiece with the best of my abilities.

    Stylistically, the worldbuilding of this book is DEEP - Voidherald is known for literary Royal Road treasures such as Vainqueur the Dragon, Kairos: A Greek Myth LitRPG and The Perfect Run... but this novel is closest in atmosphere to Void's Never Die Twice, almost feeling like a sequel to that series in its foreboding atmosphere, monsters, zombies and subterranean cities.

    The grammar is as always top notch, no complaints to be had.

    Unlike Void's other books, which feature plentiful showers of comedy and jokes, this book has a far more serious, grimdark tone with a sprinkle of horror. It has a lot of interesting, unique and original lore built up, a world that feels real just waiting to be explored by the readers.

    Void masterfully plays between two different main characters points of view, revealing a majestic, complex story in all of its splendor, intertwining events, people and monsters in an ever-escalating symphony of doom, doom, doom in the deep akin to the sound of coming goblin army from the Khazad-dûm, Moria scene in Tolkien's book.

    This novel takes the exploration of immortality and morality that it comes with to its fullest potential. I won't spoil anything, but you are guaranteed to be enthralled by the people and creatures and dark gods of this fascianating universe.

    So, delve into this masterpiece and enjoy the depths of Void's imagination!
    Taken from powered_by_coffee reviewer on RR.
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      Eon
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      Void did The Perfect Run? This novel is gonna be good
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    Guru
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    hope it’s going to be something like mother of learning.
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    DepressedUniStudent
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    I haven’t read too far in, but it reads like a legitimate novel you’d find in a bookstore.

    Good quality, immersive descriptions of eldritch truth, and immense worldbuilding.

    Also the author has also written Vanquier the Dragon, which is a good story on RR,

    You also don’t need to worry about it being dropped, as the author has reliably finished a few other stories of on RoyalRoad.

    Only “downside” is that it won’t have 10000+ chapters like we are used to in Chinese webnovels
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