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Mark of the Founder

Book 1 in the series:Beastborne Chronicles

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Mark of the Founder by James T. Callum, part of the Beastborne Chronicles series, follows the journey of the main character, Hal, as he navigates a game-like world, trying to establish a place for himself and his companions. The book is praised for its detailed world-building, engaging character development, and unique magic system. Readers are drawn into the story of Hal as he faces challenges, builds settlements, and fights for survival in a world filled with monsters and dangers. The writing style is described as fast-paced, energetic, and immersive, with a focus on class systems and LitRPG elements.

Characters:

The characters are diverse and well-developed, showcasing significant growth throughout the series, particularly the protagonist's journey from incompetence to capability.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style can be occasionally confusing and detailed, sometimes hindering the flow, but it includes solid world-building and a mix of humor and drama.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot features an intriguing mix of isekai and LitRPG, beginning with confusion as the protagonist adjusts to a new world, leading to unexpected developments and character growth.

Setting:

The setting is a diverse new world that incorporates familiar elements from the genre, with connections to the author's broader universe.

Pacing:

Pacing is initially slow and inconsistent, with sections of detail that can hinder progression, but it picks up and features significant later twists.
Hands pressed to the grassy ground, Hal pushed himself up to his feet. He turned to keep the beast in his line of sight and backed away slowly. The strange creature regarded Hal curiously, two pairs o...

Notes:

The book is an excellent blend of isekai and LitRPG genres.
The story starts off confusing but quickly becomes clear and engaging.
The main character possesses unique abilities that allow him to absorb monster powers.
Character growth is significant and well-developed throughout the series.
The series is not a harem story, which is refreshing for readers.
The author has a fast writing pace, releasing multiple books in a short span.
The magic system involves eldritch horror elements, adding depth to the fantasy world.
There is a good balance between action, character development, and story progression.
The main character starts weak and relies on friends but grows throughout the story.
The book has been praised for its imaginative world-building and unique plot twists.

From The Publisher:

A new Founder Marked with otherworldly power. An epic quest to build a Sanctum settlement. A fabled class that wields monstrous magics.

The Founders were the first Marked, and they used those powers to build kingdoms, subjugate the land, and enrich themselves. And they will not suffer another to join their ranks.

Lost in a world with Levels, stats, and monsters, Hal fights to survive in an unforgiving land and escape execution from its rulers.

Ingenuity and courage won't be enough. With Marked powers he doesn't understand, he's easy prey for all the goblins, bandits, aberrations, and foul monsters that plague the realm.

He'll need to abandon his humanity by embracing the beast within. To fight monsters, one has to risk becoming a monster. If he can survive long enough to Level Up.

Freedom and safety cannot be achieved alone. Only by forging bonds with fellow adventurers and monsters alike does Hal and his would-be-kingdom have any chance of surviving the hazardous realm.

Experience the start of a new isekai litRPG adventure series, full of dungeon crawling spell-slinging action, crafting, party combat, deep magic systems, Lovecraftian horrors, and a horde of combat classes alongside an intriguing cast of characters. Yes, one of those things is not like the others.

Perfect for readers of progression fantasy, Gamelit, epic fantasy, and fans of Final Fantasy, Elder Scrolls, Wheel of Time, and Dungeons and Dragons.

No harems and no profanity. Language filters don't count, right?

Start your epic LitRPG journey today and sink your teeth into over 1,000 pages of the first book of Beastborne!

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