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Tales of Yhore: The Chronicles of Monch
Based on real fake events, Tales of Yhore recounts the exploits of Monch, a champion among champions in a digitally constructed video game world based on a movie based on a book, none of which really existed ever. If that’s not confusing enough, wait until you meet Monch’s cat.
“There are words printed on the pages between the covers!” - remarked a reviewer (source needed).
A slightly longer, less fun description below:
"In the beginning, the Developers made Yhore. It was a world somewhat like many others, but slightly different in a really unique way in the hopes that it would appeal to a slightly different demographic and might be able to capture some of the market share of those other worlds that have much higher populations, but really aren't as good as... ok, nevermind that for now.
Yhore was a world of courageous men and women, struggling for survival in the face of an uncertain future. They would forge alliances, topple giants and stand against the greatest evil that had ever been coded since the game was conceived. Together these players would explore all the places, both known and unknown, until there was no place left unmarked by their passing... at least until the next respawn.
Over time it would face many revisions, but in the beginning there was only Yhore, and it was a world of fantastic adventure... minus a glitch or two here and there."
Kingdoms of Yhore is a popular new massively multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG) based on the works of pulp fantasy author R. James Whitecastle. Shortly after launch, a new character is created, one that defies merely playing in the game world. His goal was beyond simple digital existence. Instead he dared to conquer it for his own purpose. Monch, the Unholy Templar of Ahriman, knew his destiny was to bring back the fabled city of Akaeron, the dark kingdom that had been relegated to mere backstory for the game. To that end, he would become a champion like no other in the Kingdoms of Yhore (the game and the world).
These are the tales of his creation and rise to power, his trials and tribulations and the beginning of his foothold as a major influence in this world that rejects having major influences from the player-base. Can Monch succeed, even though hundreds of other players, millions of lines of computer code and dozens of game developers literally stand in his way?
The story unfolds inside.
“There are words printed on the pages between the covers!” - remarked a reviewer (source needed).
A slightly longer, less fun description below:
"In the beginning, the Developers made Yhore. It was a world somewhat like many others, but slightly different in a really unique way in the hopes that it would appeal to a slightly different demographic and might be able to capture some of the market share of those other worlds that have much higher populations, but really aren't as good as... ok, nevermind that for now.
Yhore was a world of courageous men and women, struggling for survival in the face of an uncertain future. They would forge alliances, topple giants and stand against the greatest evil that had ever been coded since the game was conceived. Together these players would explore all the places, both known and unknown, until there was no place left unmarked by their passing... at least until the next respawn.
Over time it would face many revisions, but in the beginning there was only Yhore, and it was a world of fantastic adventure... minus a glitch or two here and there."
Kingdoms of Yhore is a popular new massively multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG) based on the works of pulp fantasy author R. James Whitecastle. Shortly after launch, a new character is created, one that defies merely playing in the game world. His goal was beyond simple digital existence. Instead he dared to conquer it for his own purpose. Monch, the Unholy Templar of Ahriman, knew his destiny was to bring back the fabled city of Akaeron, the dark kingdom that had been relegated to mere backstory for the game. To that end, he would become a champion like no other in the Kingdoms of Yhore (the game and the world).
These are the tales of his creation and rise to power, his trials and tribulations and the beginning of his foothold as a major influence in this world that rejects having major influences from the player-base. Can Monch succeed, even though hundreds of other players, millions of lines of computer code and dozens of game developers literally stand in his way?
The story unfolds inside.
174 pages, Paperback
First published December 23, 2014
293 people want to read
About the author
D.F. Monk
1 book9 followersD.F. Monk claims to be an exile from a parallel dimension. He lives with his partner and their child while he crafts "memoirs" of his lost home, all the while searching the globe for the one portal that might take him back. "Tales of Yhore" is his first published work on this plane of reality.
Monk's ratings are highly subjective, leaning most towards the "Do I want to read 'just one more chapter'" criteria of scoring. Anything three stars or more is something he would recommend for reading. Anything less than three stars means there was not enough engagement enough to recommend. Monk does not read books to critically deconstruct them nor does he think it's his job to tell others what they shouldn't like.
Monk's ratings are highly subjective, leaning most towards the "Do I want to read 'just one more chapter'" criteria of scoring. Anything three stars or more is something he would recommend for reading. Anything less than three stars means there was not enough engagement enough to recommend. Monk does not read books to critically deconstruct them nor does he think it's his job to tell others what they shouldn't like.
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January 27, 2015
Great stoty
Even as someone who has only the slightest experience with gaming, I was able to follow along and enjoyed this story a lot. The characters were great. Definitely worth the read.
Even as someone who has only the slightest experience with gaming, I was able to follow along and enjoyed this story a lot. The characters were great. Definitely worth the read.
January 2, 2015
Super fun and I can't wait for the next one!
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