The General Core {The Sphere} Fantasy
The life cycle in the Sphere is on the brink of collapse because one of its elements, the Dungeons, have been exploited too much by the mortals.
The group who created the Sphere already tried and failed with several modifications, because the original computer-like dungeon cores are too inflexible to handle changing approaches. So they try another type of solution – taking souls from other worlds to try to find a solution before the Sphere Cycle breaks down completely.
The General was one of the best soldiers of his world, rising from the ranks of a private through Officer School to the highest command with honors. But when his world faced a zombie apocalypse, even that was not enough and he had to make the ultimate sacrifice.
Now he is asked for a repeat performance of planning and controlling a dungeon and its spawns in a world that he knows nothing about…
But what is the Sphere really? What is that [Xenotic conversion] he has to go through to even enter the Sphere? Something is really strange and he will have to find out what is going on to get to his promised rewards – whatever they will be.
Being a soul in a dungeon core means that the General has better chances of finding hints to the truth about the sphere – a knowledge that would help him survive. And no, the sphere is NOT a virtual reality – the key to its secrets is the place where it was physically constructed (Author’s hint).
This is a dungeon core story - but there are quite a number of things that I will do differently than common to those stories.
1) I will describe the floors when they are explored, NOT when they are build.
Yes, that will mean it will take longer to get to those parts - but I think describing floors both when they are build and when they are explored destroys quite a lot of chances for suspense when adventurers enter the dungeon. After all, if you as the reader already know where the traps are, then you can't really be surprised when the surfacers encounter them.
2) How the world works (and how not) is an integral part of the story, so it will be explained
I'm a world-builder first and the Sphere is NOT a regular world (as hinted in the synopsis above). Things will work differently than in your 08/15 default dungeon core stories - as the General and Gunny have already learned in the second arc (and more of that is already scheduled for the next weeks (July/Aug 2019) when the Sky Arrows continue to explore and evaluate that strange dungeon)
If you don't like these premises, then I'm sure you'll find a lot of other Dungeon Core stories more to your liking. But if you are interested in more than "Dungeon builds another room and corridor in medieval earth" and are not afraid of a longer and slower story, then go on.
I have two more stories in the Sphere, although they both have lower priority than this one:
Shaleen the Wanderer (Adventurer, NSFW) (currently on hold after some chapters)
Info's on the Sphere (System Docu and Short Stories) (irregular updates when needed)
Current Status reports have been moved to a new discord server:
https://discord.gg/EaHkXCfm9y
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1. Foreword (added Jan 2021)
2. 1.1.1 Before the Sphere
3. 1.1.2 The Goddess Bareen (V2)
4. 1.1.3 The Sky of the Sphere (V2)
5. Interlude 1.1: The Idiot
6. 1.2.1 Learning the Basics (V2)
7. 1.2.2 Gods and Titles and unwrapping gifts (V2)
8. 1.2.3 Preparing for the Dungeon (V2)
9. 1.2.4 The General’s Class (V2)
10. 1.2.5 Gaining Templates (V2)
11. 1.2.6 Touchdown (V2)
12. Interlude 1.2: The Sky Arrows
13. 1.3.1 Gunny Parkinson and the first floor
14. 1.3.2 The Meeting - Plans for Opening
15. 1.3.3 The Meeting - Plans for the Future
16. Interlude 1.3: The Opening (Guild P-o-V)
17. 2.1.1 The Forest and the Lake
18. 2.1.2 Blackmoss (Gunny PoV)
19. 2.1.3 Rural Necromantic Country
20. 2.1.4 Results of Scouting and Gathering
21. Interlude 2.1 The Bridge
22. 2.2.1 Exploring the [safe] floor (Guild PoV)
23. 2.2.2 Picking up the Pieces (multiple PoV)
24. 2.2.3 Mapping Hell, First Half (Sky Arrows PoV)
25. 2.2.4 Mapping Hell, Second Half (Sky Arrows PoV)
26. 2.2.5 A Watery Floor (Sky Arrows PoV)
27. 2.2.6 Water is a good Defense - NOT
28. Interlude 2.2 The Rogue Contract
VOID EMPIRE: IMPERIAL MAGE
Eric Grayson was just a welder by day and fantasy junky by night. His free days were spent camping in the woods and reading. When he falls through a crack in the foundation of reality his life is going to get a lot more interesting. Making his way through the sea of chaos, he finds himself, with a little help from a Goddess, in a new universe, on a new planet. The exalted mage lords of the Empire have ruled for over two thousand years. Keeping the Empire safe from the tribes of beast kin and the void monsters that break into reality. A world on the edge of the great universal tree, a bastion against the ever-encroaching void. The realm of the dead and souls is far. The touch of the Gods and Goddesses is faint and growing weaker. This is a Litrpg / Gamelit where I am seeking to explore the idea where an Empire like Rome made it to the Edwardian/Victorian period. With all the decadence and kinky/bdsm stuff, Rome was known for, intact and evolved. Think pride and prejudice but the complete opposite of prudish. This story contains explicit scenes. This is not a collect slave women to bang story. This is not an endless struggle grind. The character is OP. The character is figuring out how to adapt his power to the world. Last, I will point out, glass is five hundred time sharper than steel and can be sharpened down to just a single atom in thickness. Please leave a review and rating as it helps me improve my writing. Feedback is always appreciated; I hope you enjoy. I am working on my grammar as well and hopefully it will improve, through editing. As It has never been a strong suit of mine. chapters Sat 7 pm... until the series is complete.
8 109The Wandering Dungeon
Content warnings are just for creative freedom. Message: Do you wish to become a dungeon core, Alex Mitchell? Yes, or No? Yes! After discovering what happens to dungeon cores on Anoris, Alex decides its time to pack up shop and hit the road. It’s a big old world out there for a dungeon core and moving is the best way to stay ahead of the subjugators. Contains no harems, and other content warnings will be used minimally. Release: As I finish chapters. posted to Patreon first.
8 182Of Misclicks and Magic
What happens when those given power of unimaginable proportions fulfill their objective and become without aim? Some may continue to use it wisely, but, more often than not, it is abused. In so many isekais (or fantasy stories in general), the protagonist remains a beacon of morality with the temptations of power seemingly non-existent.In the world of Luvitov, however, upon the demon king's demise, the heroes splintered and their intentions became warped with their new immortal lives. They engage in an endless power struggle for the only ones that can oppose them is each other.Here in this world of might and magic, a reincarnated man makes a small mistake, he accidentally skipped the skill and stats screen in the process of reincarnating. His stats are nothing but ones and has no innate skills or talents. He sits yearning for a life undetermined by others.If you have reached this point and are willing to put up with my garbage along with my inconstant uploading, then welcome and I hope that you find some enjoyment out of this, even if aimed at myself.
8 130My thoughts on IE Orion no kokuin
When there isn't anyone to talk about Inazuma with irl.. Here's your place!Lots of memes..
8 202The Unseen
In a draconian world, a young man comes of age.
8 151Sad poetry
Poems that hurt or heal the soul
8 160