Rise of the Living Forge

A LitRPG Adventure

By: Actus

Narrated by: Peter Berkrot

Betrayed by his guild... Left for dead...
He'll become stronger than they ever imagined.

Ever since Arwin was summoned as a child, all he has known is war. And now, to claim the demon queen's life and end the war, he has to sacrifice himself. But, as he deals the final blow, the Hero of Mankind is betrayed.

Caught in a magical explosion thought to end him, Arwin awakens a month later to find that everyone has already moved on. His [Hero] class has changed to a unique blacksmith Class called [The Living Forge] that is empowered by consuming magical items, but some of his old passive [Titles] remain, giving him the power to forge his new future exactly the way he wants to.

Arwin isn't going to settle for anything less than completely surpassing the powers he wielded as the Hero.

After all, you are what you eat—and Arwin’s diet just became legendary.

Don't miss the next epic LitRPG Saga from Actus, bestselling author of Return of the Runebound Professor. With nearly 7-million views on Royal Road, this definitive edition is perfect for fans of Seth Ring, Jonathan Brooks, Michael Chatfield and lovers of all things Progression Fantasy and Crafting.

About the Series: Features a healthy mix of crafting and combat, a strong-to-stronger MC, power progression, a detailed magic system, item enchantment, smithing, unforgettable characters, and much more!

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Fantastic start to a new series! Thanks Actus...

Fantastic! Actus pulls out another great litRPG and Peter Berkrot is perfect bringing it to life with his great narration! And I can't wait for the next book, absodamnlutely can't wait! This book allows the Hero of Man and the Demon Queen to actually take a look at themselves in a whole new light, and of each other. To stop being bitter enemies on the battlefield ready to kill each other. But with their new class' in place it allows them to be just an Innkeeper and a Smithy, something that previously had only been a dream, a Smithy and a possible client.?. And maybe, just maybe even a friend!?! So yeah grab the book to find out if the Smithy, an Innkeeper, a Warden, a Warrior and a Healer can join forces to form their own guild!

Here's a couple of quotes that amused me:

“I remember that there were some pretty big lizard things, though.” “Lizards? Sounds like those could be useful.” “Did you miss the big part?” “Big means there are more spots to stab,”

I’m going to eat you, and I’m going to like it. That isn’t a threat. It’s a promise. Oh, who am I kidding. It’s also a threat.

“I ain’t no robber!” Arwin raised an eyebrow. “I’m a reallocator of goods.”

Solid framework

The villains are good the story has a good tempo and the love interest is developing add add proper pace great piece of work love to see more

An Excellent Start

No glaring holes. No unbearable characters. Excellent narration. Most importantly, the book didn't end in the middle of a plot point. It's like a mix between "Dark Lord of the Farmstead" and Battlemage Farmer," but the MC isn't overpowered. Also, not farm related.

Great storytelling

very well written and looking forward to the next book. I rank this to my top 5 list out of the 100 plus in my library.

Great story with a few issues

Honestly, the second half of this book kinda got boring. I’m not gonna be a spoiler but when the big emotional thing happened, it just kind of petered out and that was the opportunity to gear up. The dungeon parts are just boring trials trials trials, tribulations, tribulations at the end more stuff and skills. It’s also a good way to add two hours of nothing. Outside of the dungeon the story is good, but again the author has fights they’re 25 minutes long. I’m not a literary critic. I just know I’m bored and I’m not with all the other books so it’s just something he’s not capturing This is his standard MO the author has great stories, even the characters and the MC and surrounding events it’s all good. But as soon as the author deviates from the story to go to get stronger in the dungeon my shoulders fall just a little bit because I know the story has just taken a two hour detour it’s so unnecessary. I honestly would rather see, and they went to the dungeon and came back stronger.