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Path to Villainy

An NPC Kobold's Tale

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Path to Villainy

By: S.L. Rowland
Narrated by: Alex Knox
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Villains aren't born, they're made.

Witt was an ordinary NPC - a non-player character in a video game. As a kobold skald, he sang songs to empower heroes before they entered the local dungeons.

Every day was a fresh start. Every day Witt woke with no memory of his previous encounters with all those so-called heroes. And every day he forgot the countless beatings and deaths he took at the hands of the murder hobos he valiantly buffed.

But when all of those memories suddenly come flooding back, he only wants one thing:

Revenge.

©2020 S.L. Rowland (P)2020 Tantor Action & Adventure Cyberpunk Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction Adventure
Intriguing Concept • Unique Perspective • Compelling Villain • Kobold Protagonist • Fast-paced Story
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Loved Wit’s story. It wrapped up too quick leaving me wanting more. It made me hate the villains, which to me is a sign of good true villain character development.

Fun story.

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NPC wakes up and realizes his life of helping the supposed good guys may not have really been the best path. Goes to the villain side, but author does a great job of leading us along the path of why. Love a book that doesn't have a clear good vs. evil where one is always right and the other is always wrong. Has some stats, not too many. Does deal with game mechanics, which is kind of fun. Short fun read!

Everyone loves to root for a relatable villan

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This book was great. light hearted for the most part, and funny. I'm an avid player of a couple popular MMORPGs, and the world the author ceeated had just enough similarities to be recognizable as an MMORPG, while still being it's own unique game.
The level of disrespect flung at the NPCs was both believable and comical. Uh
..I mean, so I've heard...I'd never mistreat an NPC ::halo::
The way he became self aware, and then him creating his plan was great.
I can't think of any plot holes.
The narrator did a great job, too. There are some narrators who I can't listen to, their voice, their pacing, just bothers me, but not this one. He did a good job, and I wish him a long amd happy career.

A fun read

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Fun plot, good pacing, and a whole lot of charma slamming around. Hope there is a sequel.

Fun quick listen

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i thought the story was ok but it was way to short an even had a ending to were it could have another book. I enjoyed it kobold npc that becomes villian fun.

reverse role for litrpg

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This book is delightful. I enjoy reading a book from an NPC's perspective and being able to see those players who enjoy killing the NPC's, just because they can, get what they deserve. Wit is everything you hope an NPC was. Strong and willing to fight against those that would harm him and those he cares about. The fact that the MC is a Kobold just makes this story even better. I've loved Kobold stories since I was young and to see a Kobold get their own story and be seen as the strong creatures they are is the cherry on top of that beautiful sundae. This novella is exciting. The only negative I would say is that it's a novella and not a series. This book deserves to become a series!!

Kobolds, Kobolds, everywhere!!

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Truthfully, I love playing as a kobold in dnd so hearing the story made me happy because it really shows some of the complexity that couples are capable of.

Great backstory for a BBEG

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As per usual Rowland creates an amazing world that sucks you in! While waiting to see what happens next I can say I listened to this twice through in a week!

This man can’t miss!

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while I was listening to this the main thing I was thinking was that if this was a good the admins would be called to fix the Kobald.

Don't push the little guy

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Fairly good book. The MC was an interesting choice in terms of Character Class. I was surprised to not see any racial grudges present.


There were a few spots that felt rushed or out of place, but otherwise it didn't affect my experience.

Interesting

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