Balrog Lord Of The Rings

In a world reshaped by the collapse of ancient kingdoms, the death of the legendary Kings of Fire, Thunder, Beasts, Order, and Chaos marked the dawn of a new era. The once-mighty kingdoms have crumbled, giving way to modern states, but the potent legacy of these monarchs remains in the form of five mystical rings. Each ring embodies the unique power of its former ruler, offering unimaginable strength to those who dare to claim them. As the dust of the old world settles, a shadowy organization emerges, masquerading as an archaeological expedition in search of ancient relics. Their true mission, however, is far more sinister: to unearth these rings, believed to be weapons of unparalleled power, capable of shifting the global balance. Alric Kincaid is a brilliant young scholar at Harvard University, on the cusp of graduation with a thesis on the elusive deep state. His academic pursuits take an unexpected turn when he becomes embroiled in a deadly international conspiracy. One fateful night, after a harrowing encounter with Russian intelligence agents, Alric is wounded and finds himself hiding near a forgotten statue, its hand adorned with a mysterious ring. Driven by a blend of curiosity and survival instincts, Alric takes the ring, unknowingly setting off a chain of events that will alter the course of history. As he examines the artifact at home, he discovers its connection to the lost kings and the immense power it holds. The ring becomes both a beacon and a curse, drawing attention from powerful factions and individuals who would stop at nothing to possess it. With danger lurking at every turn, Alric must navigate a treacherous world of espionage, ancient secrets, and political intrigue. As he unravels the mystery of the rings, he realizes that the future of nations hangs in the balance. Alric is thrust into a race against time to prevent the resurgence of chaos and tyranny, armed only with his wits, the enigmatic ring, and the reluctant allies he gathers along the way. In a story that blends the mystique of ancient powers with the relentless pace of a modern thriller, "The Rings of Sovereignty" explores the enduring conflict between order and chaos, the burden of power, and the choices that shape destinies. Will Alric succeed in keeping the rings from falling into the wrong hands, or will the world witness the return of a forgotten era's dark reign?

Lucius, a sickly orphan, dies after the world was plunged into World War 3, and suddenly finds himself in the Middle Ages—summoned by the Heresy Cult as Lord Mors, the embodiment of death. In this Dark Age, humanity has not yet advanced in technology, but he soon discovers the strange and supernatural realities that were never recorded in history. Worst of all, as the new leader of the Heresy Cult, he must now become the enemy of the world and lead mankind out of the current era of chaos. This leads him down the path of atrocities and abominations… marking his grim existence as the Lord Of The Dead. Tags: Transmigration. Reincarnation. Historical Fantasy. Action. Adventure. Magic. Villain. WeaktoStrong. Overpowered. Romance. Dark. Superpowers. KingdomBuilding.

Rain reborn in a new crisis ridden world, the book tells the journey of his navigating the crisis and making a place for himself in the new world.

In the quiet shadows of 19th-century Germany, Ryder Greythorn is born into a world of secrets and mysteries. His father, Alwin Greythorn, is a renowned alchemist and military commander, revered for his knowledge and his skill in both the arcane and the battlefield. Yet the joy of Ryder’s birth is marred by tragedy—the young boy’s mother, Ana, passes away shortly after giving birth, leaving Alwin to raise him alone.

Robin Burton is a young man who grow with everything anyone can hope for, immense talent for cultivation, sharp mind, a wealthy family that will stop at nothing to protect and nurture him. He had everything except the willingness to take them. "Why would I take the same route as my ancestors ? why should I become stronger? to beat this and compete with that..?! THAT IS NOT WHAT I WAS BORN FOR!!" Our Robin didn't want to compete with young masters, so he made an army and started invading planets.

A normal life is something we all want. But in a world where there is only chaos, such a thing remains a fantasy. Ryuga Xicor, a former student of the Nexus Empires `s Magic Academy becomes one of the five beings who can fight the last war. But the cost of ending the war becomes too much. With him also being sealed in Netherworld for over a thousand years. Waking from a seal after 1752 years, Ryuga Xicor learns that the world he knew despises him as a man who killed the former Grown Princess. Unbeknownst to everyone, Ryuga had a secret relationship with Irla whom her father - the Emperor- totally disapproved of. Instead of clearing his name, Ryuga challenges the Nexus empire, The Primes who are the pillars of the empire, while hiding his true motives under the guise of a villain.

A frail and often ill son of a wealthy merchant unexpectedly embarked on the path of cultivating immortality while seeking a way to prolong his life! During the Tang Dynasty's Golden Age, the world was at peace, the climate was favorable, and the people lived in tranquility. One thousand years later, demonic beings devoured the sky, demonic ghosts rampaged, and sorrow-filled cries resonated everywhere. The Journey to the West reappeared, the Great Sage fought against the heavens, the Heavenly Stem descended to the mortal world, reincarnating anew. Mysterious transmigrations and reincarnations, reality and illusions intermingling, truly extraordinary! Is it just a dream predicted in the prophecy? Or a reality that has yet to occur? Can he eradicate the predestined demonic barrier, eliminate the catastrophes of the Three Realms that have yet to occur, and save the people from utter destruction?

Kael was at the top of his game literally. A popular game streamer, he was adored by fans worldwide. But fame has its dark side. When a betrayal from his best friend leads to his untimely death, Kael wakes up not in heaven or hell, but as a skeleton in 'The 10 Scrolls', the Souls-Like game he is know for playing. Stripped of his humanity, Kael must navigate a perilous dark world teeming with monsters, magic, and treacherous humans. With an unyielding will to survive, Kael embarks on a harrowing journey to get the 10 Scrolls and return back to his old world. But Will He Survive... With dangers lurking at every turn and a mysterious force pulling the strings, Kael's quest may lead him to the greatest discovery of all, HIMSELF. Update Schedule: 7-12 chapters a week! Join the Community: Discuss theories and connect with other fans on our Discord server. https://discord.gg/H9ZWm2R7

Un pasado marcado con sangre y un destino incierto, Alex un mercenario de una de las peores bandas es mandado a otro mundo luego de sufrir un accidente, en aquel mundo descubrirá cosas extraordinarias y vivirá grandes aventuras con el Black Ring el tesoro del universo. Aunque no esta solo, ya que su pasado lo perseguirá para pasarle factura de lo que alguna vez le hizo a muchas personas.

In a world where kingdoms rise and fall, a seasoned player unexpectedly finds himself transmigrated into the very game he once mastered—Caldera. However, his new life as a ruler comes with a crushing twist: severe debuffs and harsh restrictions on his talents make survival nearly impossible. Against overwhelming odds, he fights tooth and nail to carve out a legacy. Despite his brilliance in strategy and marvels in combat, failure becomes his ultimate fate. But fate offers him another chance. Reborn at the start of the game, now without the crippling debuffs and armed with all the knowledge, experience, and hard-won lessons of his previous life, he faces the world anew. This novel is a bit fast-paced compared to current mainstream trends. It will delve into human nature and how far people are willing to go for meager profit. Most characters will be evil, and even the good ones only appear good because the actions they take align with their own interests, rather than being motivated by true goodness. For any questions about this novel, feel free to leave a comment on my first review, where I will be answering any inquiries or questions regarding the story. I hope you have a great time reading this! If you’d like to support this novel, please rate it or leave any kind of comment. Any feedback will help it gain more exposure. Thank you! I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com as well although only free chapter just like here. if you read on both platforms and like the novel do leave me some review there as well thank you. https://www.royalroad.com/profile/569643/fictions

Before mankind was turned to specks of dust at the hands of the strongest Monarch of the abyss, Arhat, the lord of magic, and I, Freddy Verdance, who had not awakened, had died. But. ========================= ⟨⟨==The God of Sacrifice offers you a change==⟩⟩ ⟨⟨==The God of Sacrifice offers regression in exchange for your soul==⟩⟩ ⟨⟨==Your soul answers for you==⟩⟩ ⟨⟨==Your soul desires revenge and accepts the sacrifice for regression in exchange==⟩⟩ ⟨⟨==The God of Sacrifice will watch over you, now with the new "Sacrifice" function in your regression==⟩⟩ ⟨⟨==Good luck in your regression==⟩⟩ ========================= *** It was strange. Because I felt alive. ============================== ⟨⟨==Congratulations, you just woke up your class==⟩⟩ ⟨⟨==Now you can see the system==⟩⟩ ============================== Something really unexpected just happened and Freddy opened his eyes. And a message had appeared before him when he opened his eyes. Because he had returned to the past thanks to a strange entity....

Gods exist. Every single one of the known gods of earth and trillions of other gods. They all reside in the divine realm from where they control their followers and gather faith to increase their strength. Though they do exist, they do not care about the joy or suffering of the people on Earth. They only care about their personal power. On one particular day, where all the citizens of earth suddenly vanished into thin air, another 8 Billion gods suddenly appeared inside of the divine realm. Through a whim of Fate, all the humans of earth have joined the ranks of the other gods as well as their fight for dominion and strength. Armed with just their starting species that defines their future as well as a handicap that comes in the form of their lacking knowledge. They need to do their best to get stronger or else they might die in the battle for dominion. Among those humans are Ezequiel and his sister Marie. Two orphans who experienced a shitty life on Earth now have the chance for a completely new start. Will they finally reach the top and turn their life around? Ezequiel will do everything to never be at the bottom again. Even if it means fighting against the entire universe, no matter if his opponent is a god or mortal. Things you can expect: - Unique Power System and World Background - Relatively fast pacing - Overpowered but still cautious Mc - A lot of fighting * * * * * I will try to update thrice a week.

When William awakens submerged in a bathtub filled with blood, his life veers into the unimaginable. With no recollection of how he got there, he soon discovers he's become an unwilling player in the mysterious "Sequence Game"—a perilous competition that transcends reality and plunges participants into otherworldly realms. As William navigates these strange new worlds, he encounters bizarre legends and witnesses the birth of eerie entities. Whispers of an impending catastrophe grow louder: malevolent gods are invading, ancient powers are reawakening, and the fabric of reality is unraveling. Humanity teeters on the brink as extraordinary paths to divinity unfold before them, offering both salvation and temptation. Amidst the chaos, a beacon of hope emerges in the form of William, a fearless warrior wielding a spear and an unyielding spirit. Striding boldly at the forefront of this epochal shift, William becomes a symbol of resistance against the encroaching darkness. William must unravel the secrets of the Sequence Game and harness newfound powers to stand against the looming apocalypse. With the death knell of their world sounding and a cosmic countdown echoing in everyone's ears, they race against time to prevent ultimate destruction. In a reality where myths become tangible and every choice could herald doom or deliverance, who will rise as the final savior? The Sequence Game is a gripping odyssey of destiny, courage, and the relentless fight against cosmic annihilation. Journey with William as he confront ancient evils, forge unbreakable bonds, and strive to save not just their world, but all of existence. #VR

Under the vacuum of death and decay, watch yourself. Do not trust what they speak of, for only those worthy to defy the laws of this world are worthy to become the unknown. Are you ready to see the truths of all things? Can you bear the sight of God without dying? Can you laugh at the kings and empires that rule your laws? Can you speak to the dead? Will you know when the day comes, the night falls, and the stars descend like lightning and fire? Are you ready to meet your maker as "He" is?

With the rising tide of steam power and machinery, who can come close to being a Beyonder? Shrouded in the fog of history and darkness, who or what is the lurking evil that murmurs into our ears? Waking up to be faced with a string of mysteries, Zhou Mingrui finds himself reincarnated as Klein Moretti in an alternate Victorian era world where he sees a world filled with machinery, cannons, dreadnoughts, airships, difference machines, as well as Potions, Divination, Hexes, Tarot Cards, Sealed Artifacts… The Light continues to shine but mystery has never gone far. Follow Klein as he finds himself entangled with the Churches of the world—both orthodox and unorthodox—while he slowly develops newfound powers thanks to the Beyonder potions. Like the corresponding tarot card, The Fool, which is numbered 0—a number of unlimited potential—this is the legend of "The Fool."

[Mature Content- R-18] At 21, he never expected to wake up to a world in ruins. After years in a coma, Damien finds himself in a reality where the streets are swarming with undead, and the remnants of humanity are struggling to survive. But it isn’t just the world that’s changed—humans, too, have evolved, gaining abilities and strength in the face of extinction. He soon discovers that with each zombie he kills, his own power grows, allowing him to fight the horrors lurking in the shadows. Yet, as he navigates this new world, he finds something he never expected: companionship, in the form of beautiful, strong, and diverse women who cross his path. Some seek protection, others seek purpose, but all seem drawn to him—and he to them. Now, on a journey of survival, strength, and desire, he must master his abilities, keep his newfound allies safe, and maybe, just maybe, find love amidst the chaos. --- Warning!!! Dark asf, Not for the weak or the pure hearted.

One of the seven sins, the sin of lust is in danger of going on the loose, its new lord must contain it, only he can prevent us from being devoured by our lust. Why he was chosen is a mystery how he will rule is one as well but he will not fail. probably, hopefully, dear god I hope not {welcome our dear lord of lust, let your training begin}

Set in a dystopian future, Earth's central capital, the vibrant city of Riftshade, is a cesspool of crime and violence. With Earth's government focussed on defending the planet against spatial rifts, rather than governing, the people are largely left to their own devices. To make matters worse, society is suffering from a rift between two rival ideologies of personal advancement: Cybers and Mystics. In the midst of all of this, a boy lives under the tyranny and cruel games of his father, a powerful figure in one of the city's criminal syndicates. Intelligent and ruthless, this boy seeks to forge his own path and take revenge on his father. Finally, he gets his chance when others scheme to get control of the powers lying dormant in his genes. Can he use their schemes to his advantage, and take power into his own hands? How will he use the powers of sin? This story is about his rise to become the Lord of Runes, and it starts on the day he met Luna... *** I gave it both anti-hero and villain tags because, while my MC is an anti-hero in that he searched for personal revenge and freedom, he eventually will start to lean more towards villain/anti-villain behaviour. No NTR No Yuri Public release schedule: tuesday, friday, sunday. Find daily releases, more chapters, and bonus chapters on Ream and P.atreon :) Ream: https://reamstories.com/frostypaws P.atreon: https://patreon.com/FrostyPaws

In the wake of tragedy, Jack Hayes struggles to cope with the devastating loss of his younger brother, Ethan "The Viper" Hayes, who dies in a brutal MMA fight against the reigning state champion, Rico "The Beast" Martinez. While the match is ruled an accident, Jack is haunted by the belief that foul play led to Ethan's untimely death. Consumed by grief and anger, he grapples with feelings of helplessness and guilt. In his search for closure, Jack decides to enter the world of MMA—not for revenge, but to find peace and honor Ethan's memory. Under the mentorship of Lena, a seasoned fighter with her own troubled past, Jack begins a grueling training regimen that tests his physical and mental limits. As he fights through local circuits, he discovers the camaraderie and resilience of fellow fighters, all of whom share their own struggles and stories of loss. As Jack rises through the ranks, he adopts the persona of "The Ghost," channeling his brother's spirit and seeking to transform his pain into strength. But as he gains recognition, the specter of Rico looms larger, culminating in a high-stakes tournament that could earn Jack the chance to face the man he holds responsible for Ethan’s death. In the climactic battle, Jack confronts not just Rico, but the internal demons that have plagued him since the tragedy. As he fights for redemption, he learns that true strength lies in embracing the past and that finding peace is a journey, not a destination. "The Ghost of the Ring" is a powerful tale of grief, resilience, and the transformative power of sport, exploring the delicate balance between revenge and healing in the unforgiving world of mixed martial arts.

He was naive and after being used he almost died but he managed to return to the beginning and now he wants revenge.

On the border of a kingdom named Caradel in a deep and great forest a man could be seen running, being chased by a group of men wearing armor as arrows flew in the air. One striking true to its target striking the man in the shoulder nevertheless the man continued running. The man named Baranor, a young man who had orange eyes black hair and tanned skin with a slight scruffy beard was running for his life while thinking to himself. 'How did this happen?!' Baranor running out of air feeling exhausted, and the blood flowing from his shoulder running down his back mixing with his sweat, Baranor stared in front of him only to see a drop off nearly 100 meters in front of him. The men behind him also seemed to notice that Baranor was running out of time, as nearly every single one of them let out a grin, as they approached the edge Baranor slowed to a halt, as did the men behind him. "Give up prince! Just accept what's to come, after all the throne is no longer yours to inherit!" Said the man leading the soldiers "I will never! Not after what you did to my men, not after what he did to my father!" Baranor replied "Hmph! So be it, I offer you life just for you to accept death" The man stated "Life? Life! you offer me death now or later, do you really think i'd be stupid enough to hand over the throne after witnessing your coupe against my father!" Baranor replied "Hmm, it seems your unwilling even till the end, Very well, Archer's! Fire!" The man commanded Baranor was now stuck between a rock and a hard place either jump off the cliff to a seemingly doomed fate or accept the fate that the man in front of him was offering. As he thought what he should do he heard the command the man spouted feeling the stress of the situation and his adrenalin nearly running out he decided. He'd rather die by his own hands than give the man in front of him that satisfaction! As he thought this he immediately took a step back falling to his doom. The man not expecting this looked rather confused only for his face to twist into a grin. 'Finally! Good riddance my dear prince!' The man said as he looked as the boy fell through the tough branches of the trees below Baranor looking up at one of the men that betrayed him thought to himself 'Is this how i really die? Well what can i say, i tried, i gave it my all.......' As Baranor was accepting his fate he thought back on his life only to be filled with rage 'No! I refuse to accept this laying down! Quintin I will come for you! I will come for all those who dare raise their sword to their king! No matter what! even if i have to accept a deal from the devi-' that was the last thought Baranor had before he hit the ground When Baranor hit the ground he didn't even feel the pain, just the shock, as it traveled through his body as his eyes slowly blurred he built up all his will to not pass out 'I refuse! I have to keep moving!' Baranor thought as he turned his body over back up When Baranor was starting to lose hope he started to hear faint whispers as he looked at the direction the whispers came he saw a cave, almost as if the whispers were drawing him in he forced himself to crawl and keep crawling, no matter what Baranor refused to stop crawling. Finally when Baranor arrived to where he heard the faint whispers they became louder almost screaming in his head as he saw it, a ring, resting on what looked to be an ancient place holder for it. Baranor grabbed the ring and lay on his back as he gathered his strength and said "My Fate! Is my own!" As he slid the ring on his finger. -------------------- -Author here Just a quick disclaimer! This novel is heavily inspired by lord of the rings if you couldn't tell also it's because i only ever saw one other story on a ring.

“I seduced the daughter of the Jade Emperor”. “I was sentenced to death, but it didn’t matter…” “I already achieved my goal”. … “W-what is going on?” “Impossible!” “He’s severed the wheels of space and time, he’s about to jump into the river of time! Stop him!” It was too late to stop him though, the Lord of Profanity disappeared, jumping into the river of time to go back in time. To restart it all over…, this time, with experience, and a system. [You have gained profanity skill: Heavenly Touch!] [You have gained profanity skill: Ultimate Massage!] “Throughout heaven and earth, I alone am the profane one!”

This story follows a Young boy named Manas, born into a world where everyone possesses unique powers gifted at birth. Though he doesn’t realize it, he is unknowingly protected by Lord Shani. Unlike others, Manas was born without any powers, causing society to reject him. People bully him out of fear of the unknown, and he struggles to find his place in a world that values magic. This story explores his journey of resilience and self-discovery in a society that views him as different. This story is set in Kalyug but includes interactions with Satyug. It is a fictional work that represents my perspective, with no intention to offend any religious beliefs. If this story does not align with your views, I kindly ask that you refrain from reading further.

18 Year Old, Kaito Takahashi finds himself transported to another world alongside his classmates. He’s determined to find an artifact to go home, but during his adventure, he will soon realize that he is something that the people fear. In a magic world with his new identity as Nizara, he will go through a lot, to the point where he will be recognized as “The Resurrected Demon Lord”

This novel is about the story of an orphan who was abandoned in a small village. Eventually, his village is massacred and he comes into contact with the mysterious power of magic. With this, he needs to survive and run for his life while growing powerful as fast as he can. Because there is something sinister about the world he lives in.

When the spiritual barrier that has been intact for a hundred years is shattered by a meteor, spiritual energy that had disappeared starts to return. The mystical realm slowly begins its revival—magic, witchcraft, curses, supernatural lifeforms, strange and mysterious legends, monsters and gods from other worlds… The old world order collapses, yet the new order is mystifying and chaotic. Just before the unprecedented reformation is here, Tang Qi awakens and finds himself hung on the cross, having turned into an inferior demon and in great pain and agony… With his special ability to see through the nature of all things from the mystical realm and a sly and crafty mind, follow Tang Qi as he develops new skills and powers—as well as making new friends and allies—to battle and protect himself from never before seen supernatural threats in an unfamiliar world!

In a cruel world and with many difficulties, he was able to achieve his dream of entering Sanfort University. But who would have thought that fate would want something else for him and that's why his life path would undergo a big change. The path he had just started was destroyed by an unpredictable event. Unbeknownst to him, he was facing death, his body was being crushed under tremendous pressure, and blood was flowing from his emerald eyes, and that deadly energy broke all his bones and gave him a painful death, without being able to struggle for life. But his soul remained in this world due to anger and hatred. So he took a hard and scary way to find out the truth of his horrible death and find the killer and take revenge on him. Will it all end with finding the killer or are there more hidden things? He is accompanied by a creature called the Night King of the Dead to find the secrets of this world and sow the seeds of despair and misery in the hearts of his enemies. The cover is not mine. I took it from Pinterest.

Meng Cheng Xian at the end of his life understood his problem was where he was and then became xian. But he did not understand why he was reborn again, moreover in a strange world. Having come here, he could just stay there. He did not have to be too hasty because his dream had already been fulfilled before he died. Note: 'xian' can be roughly translated as 'immortal', but for me, it is too general to use the word 'immortal' so I will temporarily use the word 'xian' = '仙'. The story is inspired by Soul Land so there are some details that feel a bit similar. Of course in the end no one will become a god because who would dare?

It has been 8 years since the emergence of the "Gates" in the world. At first it was studied due to their strange appearance and the fact that they had some kind of timer on them was also a cause for them being studied. But when the timer hit zero various monsters appeared out of it destroying the places surrounding them and killing countless people. The military of all the world mobilised in order to combat them and protect their nations. But they soon found out that their weapons were ineffective against the monsters for some reason. Seeing this the people were thinking that all hope was lost when several figures from all around the world appeared and defeated the monsters. It was soon revealed that alongside the "Gates", "Doors" also appeared which after clearing, a person can get skills with which they will be able to fight against the monsters and destroy the "Gates." With the help of these special people which the world has dubbed as "Players" owing to their game like abilities, the world has managed to regain order as they destroy the Gates and protect the world. And the Players have become celebrities with Wealth, Fame and Power. Among them is Michael Wilson, an 18 year old boy from the country of India in the state of Kerala. He managed to get a Door for himself and gained a skill which was unique to say the least. Now armed with a skill of his own, he strives to reach the same heights as the other great Players in the world as he wishes to protect the world and starts his ascension in the world!