《The Mad Deity’s Chaotic Trial》Prologue To The Trials
Advertisement
In many pantheons, there’s always one god or goddess in charge with the...less desirable parts of the world as their domain. Death, diseases, fear - this is just naming a generic couple. But a larger and more disliked domain is the unpredictable energy of the world - Chaos. A force barely comprehended by most and thought to be inevitable.
Degfodale was such a deity linked to quite a few different worlds. Origin lost to time, few encounter them directly as they remain in their private dimension, floating amongst the formless wrath that was entropy incarnate. They were merely mentioned in passing through prophets, other deities and their oracles. The worlds in the influence Degfodale had varying opinions and stories told of their origins, but most came to a general consensus; whether they took this domain by choice or by appointment from another force, they sure must be mad to some extent by now with their minds the first thing claimed by that disdainful part of nature. Another general opinion - with some forces disagreeing - is the necessity of Degfodale. Some believe they exist merely to be a bane on the existence of sentient life; to ruin what civilization strives to maintain. Whatever can’t be pinned directly to another being - mortal or divine - is usually blamed on Degfodale with others wishing they would simply disappear.
What need is there for Chaos? That is what some say...not knowing that they were heard and their words remembered.
In the Kingdom of Restarus, there became a sudden change. The air was no less breathable, the fruit no less sweet - but nonetheless, some felt a great change. A sphere was formed by long skeletal fingers - it contained a large portion of Degfodale’s power. The amount of power within it was quite substantial - it wasn’t enough to be used to mortally wound the deity, but it could certainly disrupt his control. Now it was hidden in that Kingdom, randomly chosen as is his way.
Advertisement
Anyone could potentially take hold of it - and if they did find it and possess it, they’d be granted every boon and bane that entails and control the object’s fate. In fact, through it, more could be in the individual’s control.
How hidden would it be and what it would take to get it would be left to chance. But Degfodale didn’t want to leave everything to chance. For whatever reason, they would give a person or two a head start, but no native of the land. They’d be from another world altogether. Degfodale felt that someone would be upset with this, but they either couldn’t remember who or didn’t care.
The mortals and demi-deities wanted to know what need or point there was for Chaos. They would possibly find out the answer now. If this was going to be a trial involving Chaos, things had to be mixed up even further beyond their norms and they were sure their inserted figure or figures would do enough of that. Chaos was as ambivalent as Order in every existence, but for this realm until the trial was done, the scales would tip ever so slightly.
Now...to pick the first player for this game…
Advertisement
- In Serial18 Chapters
Street Cultivation - a modern wuxia/litrpg hybrid
In the modern world, qi is money. The days of traveling martial artists and mountaintop masters are over. Power is controlled by corporations, modernized martial arts sects, and governments. Those at the bottom of society struggle as second class citizens in a world in which power is a commodity. Rick is a young fighter in this world. He doesn't dream of immortality or becoming the strongest, just of building a better life for himself and his sister, who suffers from a spiritual illness. Unfortunately, life isn't that easy... (Author's Note: After the first book's successful run on Amazon, I'm posting the sequel chapter by chapter here as well for all the fans who supported me.)
8 140 - In Serial35 Chapters
Democracy in Cultivation World
Our MC pious prayers finally paid off, he was summoned by the overseer granting his wishes, no light comes in as he opened his eyes, he found himself in the darkness. Just as he caught his breath to start his journey, his way in cultivation was blocked. Pissed off, he can't let himself thread a life of abstinence again, having no strings attached in this world he decided to raise the stakes, he gonna introduce democracy!Can he change the course of history? or would his ideas be lost in the thread of time, buried along with him into oblivion?------------------------------------ Hope you enjoy my workFree Cover by Stefan Keller from Pixabay
8 147 - In Serial18 Chapters
Sandhailer
The deserts of Yalmae are relentless: its sands are scorching by day and freezing by night, ready to consume any unprepared travellers.A nameless man, known only as 'Sandhailer', sets out across the unforgiving dunes. His sole purpose is to deliver a message, and he has never failed to do so in time.But when he finds a wounded soldier, he has to choose between his mission, and his morals.
8 167 - In Serial30 Chapters
The Alternative Diaries of Raymond's Raven
[NEW RE-WRITE HERE: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/21723/raymonds-raven-world-war-1 ] 1917, the First World War. The battle on the land and the sea are raging, even in the skies over the European Theatre. This is the lost tales of a certain Canadian Fighter Pilot, who is partnered with a member of the Canadian Witch Corp. Don't worry, she's cute.
8 131 - In Serial15 Chapters
Long Bridge to the City
A chance encounter. A dangerous power. And a betrayal beyond imagining... Órlaith's kept her magic a secret her whole life, fearful of the fate that befalls the spellweavers - the unlucky few with powerful enough magic to catch the wrong person's attention. Until she - literally - runs into Leolin. He's a spellweaver just like her - except the magehunters already caught him. And they want him back. When Órlaith's whole world burns down around her, the two of them flee to the near-mythical City, said to be the only place in the realm where spellweavers can live without fear. But who is the mysterious Gwydion, who seems determined to stop them from reaching the City? And is the City everything it seems to be - or is there something else hiding beneath its shimmering towers? Written as part of the Inkfort Publishing Derby 2022.
8 85 - In Serial26 Chapters
REJECTION
Have you ever fallen in love? I understand what rejection means yet forgetting how my heart uncontrollably beats... how a smile erases reason... how I wished for even one moment of acceptance...Have you ever fallen in love? I did. Still do.
8 140

