Benny Lancaster was supposed to pick a sensible trade, like his uncle’s baking or his aunt’s music. Instead, he made a choice that surprised the whole town: Necromancy. But studying under Master Lightroot, he soon learns that necromancy isn’t about raising dark armies; it’s a day job.

Greetings, friend! Rest here for a while and listen—I have a quest for you. How would you like to begin an apprenticeship in the mystical craft of artificery? You'll learn things that most people can only dream of. You'll make swords with self-sharpening blades, bows that fire by themselves...

Greetings, friend! Rest here for a while and listen—I have a quest for you. Imagine if you could craft anything your mind conjures up: heated winter boots that tie their own laces, castle gates that open only to your voice, and self-filling coffee mugs that rarely go empty. Intrigued? Then...

Hello there, friend! I see that you've returned to Sunhampton, the cozy town where the beers are always cold and the pies are delicious. But you aren't here for an ale and a snack, are you? You're here for some artificery—and you're just in time. Lewis, one of the town's few artificers, was...

Greetings, friend! Rest here for a while and listen—I have a quest for you. How would you like to study the mystical craft of artificery? You'll learn things that most people can only dream of. You'll make self-spicing cooking pots, backpacks with endless storage, and even farm plows that will...

Hello, friend. Welcome back to Blade's Rest! Battles, quests, the end of the world—it can all be so draining sometimes. Why not escape into a story where fighting isn't the only way to level up? Come to a place where you'll get a mug of tasty beer and a bowl of hearty winter stew to warm your...

Hello, friend, and welcome to Blade's Rest! Are you looking for a relaxing LitRPG where the world isn't ending every five minutes? Yes, I know that it's exciting to battle demons and loot swords. But sometimes it's nice to just build a town, drink beer, and end your day with a hearty bowl of...

The friendly neighborhood necromancer is back, and business is booming. Benny has settled into life at Lightroot Manor.

Have you ever wanted to learn a craft? Then why not consider artificery-the art of adding magical effects to everyday things? You'll make never-ending beer mugs, clocks that tell not just the time but the future, and even bathtubs that keep the water a perfect temperature forever. Who wouldn't...

Greetings, friend! Take off your coat and get warm by the fire—I have a question for you. Have you ever wondered what happens when the world of magic meets honest craft? Then perhaps you've never met an artificer before. Self-sorting wardrobes, ever-burning candles, front doors that turn away...

Hello, friend. Welcome back to Blade's Rest! Fighting, apocalyptic quests, endless danger—it's nice to get a break from that kind of thing sometimes. Why not escape into a world where fighting isn't the only way to level up? Come to a place where you'll get a mug of tasty beer and a bowl of...

Need a break from stories with world-ending stakes? Ever dreamt of escaping to a place where your biggest quest is leveling up your crafting skills and building a town brick by brick? The highly anticipated conclusion to the Blade's Rest series is here, and it's everything you've been waiting...