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The Elf Who Would Become A Dragon
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There is a story that the elves won’t tell. There is magic they will not speak of. There is a name that they will not say.

Saphienne was an elven child who lived in the woodlands, where she spent her days playing with her half-elf best friend. She was gifted beyond measure, far more intelligent and observant than the adults who decided her life.

Alas, she was too young to notice all things around her that were strange — not until tragedy struck, starting the girl on a slow descent that would end in fiery wrath.

…But that isn’t the whole story.

There was another side to the girl — far more to her than what she became. Do you have the patience to hear her tale?

Then go West, to where the elves are buried. Only there will you hear the saga of Saphienne:

The Elf Who Would Become A Dragon

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A heartbreaking and heartwarming fantasy about rejection and belonging, power and consequence, and the cost of being ourselves.

Follow Saphienne through her elven childhood into adulthood, and witness the struggles that made her who she would become. See her rise and fall, lose what she cherishes and find what matters, and in the end?

Decide who she was for yourself.

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Written with accessible language for adult readers. New chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Featuring an outsider in a woodland paradise, childhood adventure, found family, the best of the best, hard-earned progress, learning magic, growing friendships, a tremendous twist, righting past wrongs, and all the deep and conflicting feelings that make these things meaningful. Collapse
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    Cultivator_Wisdom
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    Review from Cultivator Wisdom on "The Elf who would become a Dragon"

    Fellow brothers and sisters, join me in my humble pavilion, as I dive into the depths of unfathomable magic theory, complex psychological concepts reflected from variety of interesting characters. God-tier level of writing and story awareness that has no right to be this good, almost threatening to increase my reading standard, Dao forbid.

    Let us dive into the story of Saphienne, an unlikely female protagonist, one who will surely walk far on the path of Dao, was she born of our ilk a proper cultivator. She is an enjoyable and lovely tangled mess of emotions and self contradictions, one that may much remind you, like a mirror reflecting the distant moon, of our sad and wretched reality. Her journey on her chosen path, one of unfathomable self-growth, you my dear brother or sister, may be inspired.

    Looking into the characters that surround and build the world, one way to describe them would be that they are alive, that they exist within the boundaries of this world and each have their own emotions, their own depth, their own drive, their own reasons for being. This humble old man did not yawn or skip sections where other characters did their own thing, for their own reasons. Which should speak volumes of the quality.

    Ah, but what is a journey that does not reflect the world around it? What are chapters full of quality writing, if they do not contribute to construct a stark picture of the world that we explore, of the world that we inhabit through these characters and in turn experience? Let me tell you this, you will not regret reading this.

    Let us talk of pace, my friends. As fellow seekers on the path of self cultivation, I assume that you will not get bored after reading 5 chapters and calling it a day, no, we are in for the long-game and the long-game, ah now that is a journey worth experiencing, yet despite it being slow, it surely picks up and growth is a constant one experiences through every chapter, be it spiritual or psychical, so trust me and dive with open mind.

    Overall story: Flows like a bittersweet alcohol, yet after each sip, cultivation grows, mental boundaries expand and it creeps, slowly but surely into you heart growing affection and craving for more.

    Verdict: 9.5/10 - Not giving 10/10 because it is incomplete and by the looks of it far from reaching completion. Realm: 105

    From Cultivator Wisdom - Explorer of magical realms, Cultivator of unfathomable magical scrolls and theories, Arbiter of Questionable morality, Reader of Beautiful stories.

    Inspired by fellow daoist: TheInkDrunkWanderer
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    Lord of the Nine
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    Another Tragedy novel. How do people enjoy books like this when they know for a fact that everything is going to go wrong? What are you even hoping to see, the MC crying? 🤨
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      The One Below All
      + 9 ⋅ 7 -
      Some of us actually enjoy reading. Not every novel needs to be an edgy self insert with a homicidal mc...

      (Please start reading books and novels with some level of depth)
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        Lord of the Nine
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        Lmao look at this snowflake. I didn't even insult the book talk less of you, I merely asked how people can enjoy its genre (out of genuine curiosity and no malice) because it just looks depressing. And yet you're so sensitive that you couldn't help but lash out at me - using gay ass passive aggressive accusations at that.

        Daoist, I do not know what tribulations you've been through or what heart demons you have, but you need to find some inner peace. Your mind is too feeble. Go and cultivate in seclusion. 6
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          ArvD
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          I'm genuinely curious about you. When you read books do you identify with the characters? Or is it with the main character?
          Do you lose yourself in the story?
          Personally i have no fix genre, i read what is well written, even if it is tragedy. As you might realise, life is a tragedy, do whatever you want, you'll die at the end. So do not not love life just because you know it will end?
          I've read loads of cultivation novel, and i always get bored with them, because none could have a satisfying ending. Always a new mountain to cross, some authors rushed into an ending or simply dropped it.
          At least with a tragedy you get closure, unlike other fairytales which just end with "they lived happily ever after..."
          I'm genuinely curious, indulge me.
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            Lord of the Nine
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            I have no fixed genre either, I like all kinds of novels. But when the author himself tells me that everything the MC will create will fall apart, I typically stay away.

            I don't mind tragedies occuring in novels, sometimes they're beautifully done like in LOTM, RTOC and Shadow Slave, but tragedies should be a brief learning curve that enhance the tapestry of a character and make the story better. When it starts too look like the author wrote a story simply to write a sad, tragic life, bullying his MC every step of the way, it becomes meaningless.
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      MechanicalGenius
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      This made me remember when I watched the anime Anohana. I remember I felt my heart ache and I felt sad, dazed and gave me a sort of existential crisis at a very young age lol. After that I usually stayed away from any tragedy stories. The only reason I can think of that people read it, is that tragedy stories are usually written very well. So besides the sad end, the story is pretty good.
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      Milkman
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      That is exactly what im hoping to see actually.
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        Lord of the Nine
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        Lol okay 😂
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      pranjalstomar
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      It is grim but not all gloom and doom. There's a great deal of magic and gods and dragons. Yes it's not fluff and cute.

      There's a lot of depth in writing. You will realise it when you re-read it.

      If it was all sad drama and victimhood, I would never read it. But, it is good... really good.
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    pranjalstomar
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    • 5.0
    5.0
    - Published Novel level writing.
    - Slow paced. Focuses a lot on child psychology, trauma, adult-child differences - Slice of Life.
    - Great portrayal of Elven Society, woodland spirits.
    - Dives deep into philosophy, Gods, mortality.
    - Deep and comprehensive magic system.
    - Genius Protagonist who is a child and makes mistakes expected of a child. But she is smart and learns.
    - Still figuring out who is the narrator of this tale!?!?
    RECOMMEND 9/10
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    Deathseeker
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    Quote: TheInkDrunkWanderer
    📜 Review: The Elf Who Would Become a Dragon
    By L.J. Amber
    (Words carried like autumn leaves from Royal Road, now gathered anew.)

    Upon the forested path of literature, one may come across rare flora......such is The Elf Who Would Become a Dragon. The writing flows like spring rain, naturally abundant yet never forced. The hand behind it moves with effortless clarity, weaving illusions so true that the reader is invited to breathe within their world rather than merely observe it.

    ***

    Flow of Style & Prose
    What is well-written prose if not the Dao manifest as language? In this tale, words arise gently...unbidden, unforced. L.J. Amber does not simply describe; rather, they let the world bloom as if untouched by artifice. The spirits speak in poetry, the memories unfold as willow branches in wind. Nothing is wasted, each moment set with intention, yet the craft draws no attention to itself...its excellence is the still water reflecting mountains.

    By that standard, TEWWBAD is beyond well written. L.J. Amber not only drinks deeply from the spring of existence but convinces the reader that their world truly lives and breathes. The prose is elegant without pretension.....beautiful craftsmanship that draws attention not because it tries too hard, but because it shines naturally.


    ***

    Story & Themes: The Pattern of Growth
    Saphienne, the elven wanderer, grows as grass winding toward light, learning beneath canopies both shadowed and bright. Hers is not the haste of one who seeks the summit in a day but the patient journey of roots spreading beneath the earth. The story rewards those who listen to silence and savor slow unfolding....every lesson a new season, every mystery a pebble in the stream whose ripples expand through time.

    The pacing is slower than typical Royal Road fare, but it’s not a weakness. It’s a slow burn in the truest sense... the kind that lets you taste the air of the forest, feel the pulse of the world, and live within Saphienne’s mind. Each lesson, each interaction, becomes part of a larger pattern.

    There’s a sense of Chekhov’s armory here.... everything introduced has meaning, even if its purpose takes chapters to bloom.


    As in nature, nothing is placed without reason; purposes blossom slowly, and only the mindful discern the garden’s plan.

    ***

    Characters: Lived and Living
    Each inhabitant of this world....shopkeeper or priest, friend or foe...moves with the fullness of being. Yet the axis remains Saphienne. Her steps, seen and unseen, turn the wheel of the story. Through her journey, magic is not a flash, but a fragrance carried on the wind, lingering and rare.

    ***

    Quality: Words Like Water
    The author’s pen carries the weight of still mornings...pristine, resonant, and deliberate, shaped for truth more than display. Each phrase invites reflection, each sentence offers a space in which to pause and breathe.

    ***

    Final Thoughts: Dao of the Reader
    As one who follows the winding path of this tale, anticipation itself becomes a pleasure, each chapter a cup set before a guest in quiet conversation. The Elf Who Would Become a Dragon is not merely a story among stories....it is a living thing, a patch of sunlight in the sacred woods.

    ***
    ❤️ PERSONAL NOTE

    Recently, I had a small setback ....one of my earlier reviews was misunderstood and ended up being completely off the mark. I was honestly emotionally drained after that moment. But MTL Ancestor, the one who kindly took the time to clarify things and help me see where I went wrong, genuinely helped me get back on track. For that, I’m deeply grateful.

    So, if any of my reviews ever seem inaccurate or misjudged, please know that I sincerely apologize in advance. Don’t hesitate to comment below or message me ...feedback helps me grow and keeps me inspired to continue writing thoughtful reviews for the community.

    After all, I don’t write these for recognition.... I write them to share appreciation for stories that deserve to be seen, especially those that don’t always get the spotlight they merit.

    Thank you for walking this path with me.
    — Daoist Inkdrunk Wanderer



    Now this is what we call a review damn son positive crown acinema meme_2
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    Víteliú
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    Well, a work with female protagonists, I usually only read these works when I have nothing to read.
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    TheInkDrunkWanderer
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    • 5.0
    5.0
    📜 Review: The Elf Who Would Become a Dragon
    By L.J. Amber
    (Words carried like autumn leaves from Royal Road, now gathered anew.)

    Upon the forested path of literature, one may come across rare flora......such is The Elf Who Would Become a Dragon. The writing flows like spring rain, naturally abundant yet never forced. The hand behind it moves with effortless clarity, weaving illusions so true that the reader is invited to breathe within their world rather than merely observe it.

    ***

    Flow of Style & Prose
    What is well-written prose if not the Dao manifest as language? In this tale, words arise gently...unbidden, unforced. L.J. Amber does not simply describe; rather, they let the world bloom as if untouched by artifice. The spirits speak in poetry, the memories unfold as willow branches in wind. Nothing is wasted, each moment set with intention, yet the craft draws no attention to itself...its excellence is the still water reflecting mountains.

    By that standard, TEWWBAD is beyond well written. L.J. Amber not only drinks deeply from the spring of existence but convinces the reader that their world truly lives and breathes. The prose is elegant without pretension.....beautiful craftsmanship that draws attention not because it tries too hard, but because it shines naturally.


    ***

    Story & Themes: The Pattern of Growth
    Saphienne, the elven wanderer, grows as grass winding toward light, learning beneath canopies both shadowed and bright. Hers is not the haste of one who seeks the summit in a day but the patient journey of roots spreading beneath the earth. The story rewards those who listen to silence and savor slow unfolding....every lesson a new season, every mystery a pebble in the stream whose ripples expand through time.

    The pacing is slower than typical Royal Road fare, but it’s not a weakness. It’s a slow burn in the truest sense... the kind that lets you taste the air of the forest, feel the pulse of the world, and live within Saphienne’s mind. Each lesson, each interaction, becomes part of a larger pattern.

    There’s a sense of Chekhov’s armory here.... everything introduced has meaning, even if its purpose takes chapters to bloom.


    As in nature, nothing is placed without reason; purposes blossom slowly, and only the mindful discern the garden’s plan.

    ***

    Characters: Lived and Living
    Each inhabitant of this world....shopkeeper or priest, friend or foe...moves with the fullness of being. Yet the axis remains Saphienne. Her steps, seen and unseen, turn the wheel of the story. Through her journey, magic is not a flash, but a fragrance carried on the wind, lingering and rare.

    ***

    Quality: Words Like Water
    The author’s pen carries the weight of still mornings...pristine, resonant, and deliberate, shaped for truth more than display. Each phrase invites reflection, each sentence offers a space in which to pause and breathe.

    ***

    Final Thoughts: Dao of the Reader
    As one who follows the winding path of this tale, anticipation itself becomes a pleasure, each chapter a cup set before a guest in quiet conversation. The Elf Who Would Become a Dragon is not merely a story among stories....it is a living thing, a patch of sunlight in the sacred woods.

    ***
    ❤️ PERSONAL NOTE

    Recently, I had a small setback ....one of my earlier reviews was misunderstood and ended up being completely off the mark. I was honestly emotionally drained after that moment. But MTL Ancestor, the one who kindly took the time to clarify things and help me see where I went wrong, genuinely helped me get back on track. For that, I’m deeply grateful.

    So, if any of my reviews ever seem inaccurate or misjudged, please know that I sincerely apologize in advance. Don’t hesitate to comment below or message me ...feedback helps me grow and keeps me inspired to continue writing thoughtful reviews for the community.

    After all, I don’t write these for recognition.... I write them to share appreciation for stories that deserve to be seen, especially those that don’t always get the spotlight they merit.

    Thank you for walking this path with me.
    — Daoist Inkdrunk Wanderer
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      Srijan
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      I miss you poetry at end. Don't be shy, create a poem about yourself and attach it to the end
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      Lord of the Nine
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      How many chapters did you read to reach this summary and how long does it take you?
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        TheInkDrunkWanderer
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        Hello lord of nine. Yeah, to answer your query, I have read till chapter 84 and I have read this already in Royal Road. Matter of fact before i joined here at ranobes, I was an active member there at royal road. So, I'm more prone to novels from there.

        To your second query. The time I take, it depends on the novel I'm reading. If I get a normal translated novel I try to read the novel in an ample amount of time that is 2- 3 max. (This statistics is for an average completed novel which has over 800 chaps). Whereas the novels that are in different languages other than English, the time taken increase while the number of chaps I read per average decreases(10 to 20) chaps. Pls do note that I need to translate those novels to my mother tongue. And my mother tongue is not english. :)
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          Lord of the Nine
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          Dayum, fair enough. Thank you for your services, fellow daoist. meme_11
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            TheInkDrunkWanderer
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            It has been my pleasure, lord nine.
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      Cultivator_Wisdom
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      Another stellar review from fellow Daoist DrunkWanderer.
      Time to drink from the spring of existence and witness this monument to creation and worldbuilding for myself.
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