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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
- Book 2: Of What Has Gone Before...
- Book 2: Chapter 11: A Forced Bargain
- Thank you for reading! The Adventure continues from September 19th 2023!
- Book 2: Chapter 12: The Alchemist's Daughter
- Book 2: Chapter 13: Poison
- Book 2: Chapter 14: The Albatross
- Book 2: Chapter 15: The Gauntlet
- Book 2: Chapter 16: A Hero's Burden
- Book 2: Chapter 17: Shaping
- Book 2: Chapter 18: Value
- Book 2: Chapter 19: Calm
- Book 2: Chapter 20: Explanations
- Book 2: Chapter 21: Portents
- Book 2: Chapter 22: Know Thyself
- Book 2: Chapter 23: The Coming Storm
- Book 2: Chapter 24: The Flight of an Arrow
- Book 2: Chapter 25: Divine Fury
- Book 2: Chapter 26: -At the End of the Day
- Book 2: Chapter 27: The Will of the Goddess
- Book 2: Chapter 28: A Bitter Harvest
- Book 2: Chapter 29: Faith's Reward
- Book 2: Chapter 30: Fated Reunion
- Book 2: Chapter 31: The Spoils of War
- Book 2: Chapter 26: At the End of the Day
- Book 2: Chapter 32: The Call of Water
- Book 2: Chapter 33: A Lesson to be Learned
- Book 2: Chapter 34: An Encounter with the Crows
- Book 2: Chapter 35: Breakthrough
- Book 2: Chapter 36: The Long Road
- Book 2: Chapter 37: Downtime
- Book 2: Chapter 38: Straight Shooter
- Book 2: Chapter 39: Hard Mode
- Book 2: Chapter 40: The Truth Within the Lies
- Book 2: Chapter 41: Invaders
- Book 2: Chapter 42: The Green Road
- Book 3: Chapter 43: The Green Road
- Book 2: Chapter 43: The Green Road
- Book 2: Chapter 43: Better Late than Never
- Book 2: Chapter 44: Going for a Ride
- Book 2: Chapter 45: Discovery
- Book 2: Chapter 46: The Dragon of Earth & Sand
- Book 2: Chapter 47: No Respite, No Surrender
- Book 3: Chapter 48: Influence
- Book 2: Chapter 48: Influence
- Book 2: Chapter 48: The Belly of the Beast
- Book 2: Chapter 49: The Belly of the Beast
- Book 2: Chapter 50: The Belly of the Beast
- Book 2: Epilogue
- Book 2: Chapter 50: The Bargain
- Book 2: Glossary & Dramatis Personae
