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God of War - Karmic Cycle [AU]

TLDR What if instead of landing in the realms of Norse Gods, Kratos finds himself stranded within the realms of Hindu Mythology? ___ Summary After his last stand atop Mount Olympus, Kratos believed his bloody saga had finally come to an end. But death has other plans. Awakening in a mysterious, ancient land alive with powerful gods and unfamiliar legends, he finds himself face-to-face with a new pantheon - one as vast and intricate as the one he once tore apart. Without the blinders of vengeance clouding his vision, Kratos is forced to confront himself as never before. Without enemies to chase or grudges to fuel him, he must reckon with the monstrous deeds of his past and question the path that brought him here. Is there still a chance for redemption, even for someone like him? This is a journey of self-discovery, repentance, and growth - a path that might lead Kratos to something he has never known: peace. ___ Author's Note This is an AU (Alternate/Author's Universe) that picks up from where God of War 3 leaves off. Note that the label AU is important as I take some creative liberty when painting certain elements of the Hindu Mythos. The ratio of content that is true to the source material and my interpretation is 90/10. Though I will not deviate significantly from the crux/core of the mythology, I do need some creative leeway to ensure that the "rules" of the universe are robust and free of plot-holes. For more information on this, please read the Preface chapter. ___ FAQ Q: Will Kratos be killing gods? A: Maybe. Q: Will "X" (god or character) make an appearance? A: Maybe. Q: Will "X" (event) take place? A: Maybe. Q: Will there be a harem? A: No.
Junior_Sundar · 123.3k Views

Shattering Humanity

"If she feels pain, then I'll make sure we all do..." As a purple and pink tailed meteor enters Earth's atmosphere, it begins "snowing" all over the planet. Humans are no longer on top of the ladder. A crystal ice dragon explodes from the space rock, creating Hell. Bringing along an ambush of bloodthirsty aliens, some large enough to demolish buildings, "Leviathan" has forced humanity into various locations of hiding around the world. Within three years after the initial invasion, humans have begun to not only fight back against the aliens, but some choose to become symbiotic hosts, acquiring "magical" abilities after slaying one of the unconventional extraterrestrials. Shortly before leaving their sanctuary/apocalypse training academy, two once drifted friends, Katsu and Saku, are reunited on the same scout team. As polar opposite personalities they are chosen by the only surviving "Creator of Humanity". Both boys become 'blessed' to be hosts for their universe's contemporary forces and use those "God given abilities" to achieve their (secretly combative) goals. Accompanying them is Katsu's adopted sister, Shelly. Regarded as "The Beast of the Beasts" by her peers, she is the reincarnate of her grandmother. The greatest, most underrated female Scandinavian sword fighter to live before the 13th century. After learning of her destined lineage, and admiring the otherwise "mythical" accomplishments completed by her top tier, ass kicking Valkyrie grandma, Shelly is determined to retrieve all of the stolen blades from those who dishonorably stole them over 800 years ago. In order to do so she will have to defeat several members of a manipulative covenant of warrior witches. Each woman blessed with an undiscovered form of energy that has unknowingly coexisted with humanity. These 7 women usher in the POST-post-apocalyptic world as Mafia Bosses, Matriarch Socialist Dictators, Seafaring Conquerors, and a few just want to see this new snow covered world burn. To prove which unnaturally born creature is the Supreme Ultimate amongst them. Aliens, action, romance, betrayal of old friends, the gaining of trust from new, overpowered goofballs, magical damsel despots, righteous and nefarious humans gaining niche powers, not to mention a secretive psychopath using his God given abilities to preserve who he views as his sole purpose. In the end, will love truly conquer all, or will 'their' love conquer us all? "If you have a beloved purpose you can't live a day without, do you truly have any freedom to live? If you have complete freedom to act however, or say whatever you desire, do you truly have any purpose worth caring about to protect?" ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ [All character and cover art is not done by AI but by my good friend Amon-kun] ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ WARNING/DISCLAIMER: This series uses ætiological mythopoeism to spotlight coincidental parallels between various religious scriptures, and scientific theories but is in no way discrediting or belittling the beliefs of others whether that be Creationist or Evolutionist. The views, ideas, and conversations between characters aren't in any way meant to change anyone's beliefs. The conscious use of certain psychological elements from theistic ideology and out of context holy verses is only to support this fictional plot and it's characters. As well as aid the reader as to how one could theoreticize or philosophicize the plot. Instead of using various conflicting ideologies to shame or undermine those who believe, the intention is for deeper thinking and uniting those who believe peace and tranquility between humanity is most important above all.
SasukEntertainment · 287.1k Views

The Last Of Ardan: Rise of The Nexus

Two centuries ago the world of Ardan was changed forever. The Great Reckoning — a cataclysmic event that fused Ardan with a dark and otherworldly realm — tore open the boundary between what was known and what should have stayed unknown. From that fusion came mana, a mystical essence that reshaped humanity from the inside out, granting some extraordinary abilities and dooming others. It also unleashed something else. Monstrous abominations poured through the breach and have never stopped coming, warring against humanity for two hundred years with no sign of relenting. Into this world, Ivel was born cursed. In a world where a person's quality determines their worth, his marks him as something dangerous — something to be feared and kept at a distance. The villagers never let him forget it. But one man saw something different in the cursed boy washed ashore from a place no one talks about, and took him home. Raised by a family of warriors — a father whose power runs deeper than anyone knows, two sisters who have seen real war and carried it back with them — Ivel grows up on the edge of a world that doesn't want him in it. He trains. He hunts. He learns what it means to fight things that want to kill him and to come back anyway. But staying is no longer enough. The monsters near home can't push him to where he needs to go. The Isles of Rom — islands that appeared without explanation, that have swallowed every warrior sent to explore them — are calling. A legendary fighter has offered to take him there and teach him everything he knows. The risk is real. The alternative is standing still. Ivel is done standing still. The Last of Ardan: Rise of the Nexus is a progression fantasy about found family, a deep and evolving magic system, and one cursed boy's journey toward becoming something the world has never seen. Update schedule — five chapters per week.
Ardvar · 20.8k Views

Douluo Dalu: Legend of the Ancestral Dragon

Ao Tian, ​​a young man from Earth, traveled to a primitive planet and became a young dragon. His long life as a dragon made him extremely lonely, and he eventually chose to sleep. Five hundred million years later, Ao Tian woke up and found that the planet had been ruled by humans, and one of the continents was called Douluo Continent. Spirit Hall, Haotian Sect, Bibi Dong, Tang San... Ao Tian's memory that had been sealed for a hundred million years was opened, and he finally found some fun. "Little Nana, don't call me ancestor, call me Brother Tian." Gu Yuena said shyly: "Okay, Brother Tian." I heard that the strongest person in the God Realm, the Dragon God, who turned into a dragon by secretly absorbing a trace of dragon energy leaked out when I was sleeping, was chopped down in the God Realm. What God Realm, God King, just smash them to pieces with one claw! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can view the first 100 chapters for free on my p@atren. Since I cannot upload many chapters at once or it will be blocked, I will upload 3 chapters daily. The entire novel is finished on my p@treon with 565chapters. [email protected]/mr_soolhoaf my website for free advance 80+chapters: soollhooaf.com/novels discord:https://discord.gg/XXJY4zU7sF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All rights to the original content belong to their respective creators.
mr_soolhoaf · 170.1k Views

Twisted Ways of Heaven

Fate knows that timid people won't amuse her, so she serves them plain death as a conclusion. Being a philosophy student, the sixteen year old Anglo-Japanese Craig Ichinose had a humble yet principled personality. But his main goal was rather jejune : living a decent and respectful life. If there was something he hated the most, it would be standing out from the crowd. He hated to become the centre of attention. However one day, his biggest fear came true as a life-changing event uprooted him from his sweet life of normalcy. Returning home one night from his high school's farewell party, Craig finds himself stuck in an array of supernatural events. He is stabbed in the chest by a mysterious man and as he is about to die, he sees ferrocious, otherworldly creatures appear out of countless red portals. "Please bury me respectfully," is what he ponders on the brink of death, but then, a saviour descends down from the skies who whisks him away to a different world. In this new world, Craig finds out that a mysterious race called the "demons" have waged a war against possibly every life form in existence. He learns that the destruction of his world was not merely an apocalyptic event but a planned invasion by this race. This single event landed the first blow to the strong foundations of his morality. The night he bid farewell to his school became the night he bid farewell to his own world. He accquired the status of a refugee – a stain he will carry forever. In this new world, he tries to survive desperately as he tries to keep up with the moral codes, societal norms of the war-wrecked times. What is this growing cruelty inside? Is violence, hatred and horror justified in a cruel world? Between cruelty and kindness, between optimism and pessimism, between the sweet illusions and the harsh truths, What will Craig choose? Will he stick to his beliefs or will he give them all an egregious re-definition? Those will answered with the continuous march of time, revealing the refugee's and eventually the world's true purpose.
Flavian_09 · 61.5k Views