The Aether: Life as a God
Create a mortal race to worship you and grow your strength. Guide them in their daily lives and help them grow. The power you collect will grow your mind and body. Dabble in the affairs of other gods or seek to destroy them and steal their power.
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December 18, 2018
7 years and 229 days ago
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Positive35 reviews80.0%
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Create a mortal race to worship you and grow your strength. Guide them in their daily lives and help them grow. The power you collect will grow your mind and body. Dabble in the affairs of other gods or seek to destroy them and steal their power.
The Aether: Life as a God is a 60,000 word interactive fantasy novel by Alex Ryan, where your choices control the story. It's entirely text-based—without graphics or sound effects—and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination.
The Aether: Life as a God is a 60,000 word interactive fantasy novel by Alex Ryan, where your choices control the story. It's entirely text-based—without graphics or sound effects—and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination.
- Create a custom mortal race.
- Engage in mortal affairs.
- Travel the Aether and steal power from lesser beings.
- Dabble in political affairs at The Court of Gods.
- Battle other gods in epic one one one conflicts.
- Complete unique quests and events with impactful outcomes.
