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  • Rise of the Living Forge

  • A LitRPG Adventure
  • By: Actus
  • Narrated by: Peter Berkrot
  • Length: 22 hrs and 43 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (261 ratings)

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Rise of the Living Forge

By: Actus
Narrated by: Peter Berkrot
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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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Amazing story

From the characters and setting to the progression of the book everything was perfect. It felt fast paced enough where I didn’t feel like any chapters felt like a drag to go through but also was slow enough to pick up on the motives behind the characters and how they came up with plans. If I could rate it higher I would.

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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

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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.”

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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.

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So good!

What a fantastic start to a series. I loved every part from beginning to end.

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Great voice acting!

The voice acting felt very alive and the MC is a reasonable guy, also the side characters seem to have some depth.

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another knockout from actus.

once again when you see actus name on it you know it will be good. a good amount of action, time crafting and overall world building. once I started couldn't stop until I finished. Can't wait for the next installment

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good really good

I would suggest this book to a lot of my friends it's a good book I enjoyed it it's really long but it didn't drag out you know like it never felt like the author was just trying to write for time and make filler if that makes any sense

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wonderfully made!

wow what a story. The book is so detailed and does a splendid job making these pages come to life. Thank you for the experience.

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Entertaining

The primary characters are easy to become invested in and the story is similar to other "Forge" novels but unique enough to escape the formulaic moniker. Most of the primary characters have well-developed individual hardships and the major thrust of the story is one of struggling to right past wrongs. Some areas are lightly developed but not enough to significantly detract for the plot. The pacing moves forward nicely. There are a number of twists with some easily anticipated and some left unrevealed.

Peter Berkrot's performance is done well but lacks a bit on the female tenor.

I plan to continue the series.

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