Runeshield Mage 1

Runeshield Mage, Book 1

Theo had been forced into a world gone mad.

To the inhabitants of Regil, it was no surprise that the downfall of man came at the hand of men. A curse so foul that one shuddered to imagine the blackened heart that stood at its inception, a sinner who made the innocent pay in blood and flesh for his greed.

Many have forgotten, but those old and wise enough to remember know that the curse will one day return with a vengeance. In this world near-devoid of hope, a remnant piece of Arcane Magicks is engraved upon an unassuming stone in a [Facility] abandoned for centuries. Upon it lay the cumulated wisdom of the last [Rune-Crafters], the final bastion of hope...

The only chance for salvation.

©2023 NJ Buller (P)2023 Podium Audio

what happened

the first half was OK. nothing terrible, just some standard portal litrpg stuff. Sure, it wasn't amazing, but it was engaging enough.

But halfway through, it just changed pace completely, and it became a low quality cringe fest.

I have to assume it's because the mc was alone in the first half. As soon as the author had to write dialog, it just fell apart.

some people like this kind of anime justice white knight dialog, but I couldn't do it,