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A Record of Ash & Ruin: The Grieving Lands

A Record of Ash & Ruin: The Grieving Lands
>i>Not everyone can be chosen, and not all can become heroes.>/i>
Our protagonist is ripped from his comfortable life on Earth into a world of fantasy and magic reminiscent of the roleplaying games he once enjoyed. Chosen by the Goddess of Justice Avaria, he draws the attention of an even more ancient and puissant power who seizes him for his own dark designs.
Alone and disorientated, he must quickly learn to survive in a cruel world where the rules and structures of his old life have shifted entirely. He will confront strange alien creatures, brave a terrifying hostile environment, and assimilate his own skills and abilities as he tries to get a grip on his newfound reality.
I am writing this story with my vision of a LitRPG where, dare I say it, everything is a little more realistic. Our protagonist starts at the lowest possible rung. Levels are gained slowly and with much sacrifice. He has no access to conveniences such as instant language learning, internal maps, or clear explanations for skills and abilities.
I want to explore human nature when pushed to the extremes in a place where justice is determined by one’s martial skill and strength in magic. What does such an environment reveal about the nature of heroes and villains? What is the value of human life when the central character is unclear whether the world he is in is truly real?
Chapter List
- Chapter 1: Strands of Fate
- Chapter 2: A Choice
- Chapter 3: Struggle
- Chapter 4: Growth
- Chapter 5: Testing Theories
- Chapter 6: Hunt & Harvest
- Chapter 7: Progress
- Chapter 8: Surprise & Respite
- Chapter 9: Introspection
- Chapter 10: Halls & Corridors
- Chapter 11: Arbitrary Justice
- Chapter 12: The Sword of Damocles
- Chapter 13: A Test of Iron
- Chapter 14: The Characters of a Slave
- Chapter 15: The Master Dwarf
- Chapter 16: New Lodgings
- Chapter 17: Discipline & Punishment
- Chapter 18: The Grind
- Chapter 19: Talk of the Past
- Chapter 20: A Time to Heal
- Chapter 21: A Change of Circumstance
- Chapter 22: Dangerous Conditions
- Chapter 23: Lucky Strike
- Chapter 24: Small Mercies
- Chapter 25: Give & Take
- Chapter 26: The Darkest Hours
- Chapter 27: A Bid for True Freedom
- Chapter 28: Loss
- Chapter 29: Divine Grace
- Chapter 30: The Power to Choose
- Chapter 31: Blessings & Curses
- Chapter 32: Priorities
- Chapter 33: Interuption
- Chapter 34: Blind Faith
- Chapter 35: All the Bases
- Chapter 36: The Benefits of Dairy
- Chapter 37: Rules of the Road
- Book 1: Chapter 1: Strands of Fate
- Book 1: Chapter 2: A Choice
- Book 1: Chapter 3: Struggle
- Book 1: Chapter 4: Growth
- Book 1: Chapter 5: Testing Theories
- Book 1: Chapter 6: Hunt & Harvest
- Book 1: Chapter 7: Progress
- Book 1: Chapter 8: Surprise & Respite
- Book 1: Chapter 9: Introspection
- Book 1: Chapter 10: Halls & Corridors
- Book 1: Chapter 11: Arbitrary Justice
- Book 1: Chapter 12: The Sword of Damocles
- Book 1: Chapter 13: A Test of Iron
