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The Hedge Wizard

Book 1 in the series:The Hedge Wizard

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The Hedge Wizard tells the story of Hump, a teenage assistant to a hedge wizard who embarks on an adventure with a group of diverse characters to clear out a dungeon infested with monsters. As they delve deeper into the dungeon, they uncover a dark secret involving kidnapped villagers that adds complexity to their mission. The book is characterized by its dark and gritty fantasy world, realistic portrayal of human life, and the struggle of the main protagonist to navigate through challenges while facing the consequences of wielding magic.

Characters:

The characters are well-rounded and face moral dilemmas, contributing to the complexity of their interactions and the story itself.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is engaging and focuses on character growth and immersive storytelling rather than extensive gaming mechanics.

Plot/Storyline:

The narrative revolves around a young hedge wizard who is thrust into a perilous adventure after losing his master, facing off against powerful foes while trying to prove himself and survive.

Setting:

The setting is a grim, fantasy world where danger looms and characters must navigate a society filled with conflict and moral complexities.

Pacing:

The pacing is brisk, engaging readers effectively, though some fight sequences may slow the flow at times.

Notes:

The story features Chosen individuals who gain powers from gods, while Practitioners are those without such divine abilities.
The main character, Hump, is a hedge wizard who is an apprentice without formal magical education.
Hump struggles against the disadvantages of his low status in a world filled with powerful beings.
He inherits a magic artifact and his master’s Adventurer's Guild token after his master’s death.
The book has elements of a dungeon crawl with adventures against creatures like kobolds.
Hump teams up with a giant named Bud and two Chosen, Vamir and Celiane, to rescue kidnapped villagers.
The narrative balances action with character development and worldbuilding.
The world is portrayed as darker and more brutal than typical fantasy settings.
The magic system is detailed, with a focus on potion-making and formations rather than just spellcasting.
The audiobook is narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds, enriching the characters with voice acting.
The book includes humor and exploration of moral dilemmas faced by the protagonist.
It emphasizes personal stakes and character growth over broader world-saving missions.

From The Publisher:

Legends speak of wizards with the power to rival Gods…

To Hump, it's just a story. Apprenticed to a wandering wizard, he grew up following the coin from one quest to the next. He always believed his master was just an ordinary hedge wizard, until the old man suddenly died, and his book of spells bound to Hump's soul.

Knowing no other life, Hump takes up his master's staff and heads out alone into a world of dungeons and monsters. Scorned by the gods, wizards can trust only their own wit and skill to survive.

Lacking the godly gifts and grand ideals of the Chosen few, Hump fights for something else. If he wants to eat, he needs to work. And with a new Dungeon opening in Bledsbury, where better for a young hedge wizard to earn some coin?

So begins the path of The Wanderer. The White Flame. The Hedge Wizard.

Experience the start of a Progression Fantasy LitRPG/GameLit Series about a working-class wizard out to forge his own path and prove that one does not have to be Chosen to do great deeds.

About the Series: Multiple magic systems, spells stolen from the gods, and an undefined path of progression, The Hedge Wizard brings a realism-focused spin to GameLit / LitRPG. Explore a world of long forgotten legends, where the Gods now reign and monsters roam.

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