![From Ashes to Empire [Kingdom Building, LITRPG]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royalroadcdn.com%2Fpublic%2Fcovers-large%2Ffrom-ashes-to-empire-kingdom-building-aaaawww1uhc.jpg%3Ftime%3D1759239956&w=640&q=75)
by MayaKrut
"Brave shall inherit the Earth." Centuries ago, the wandering Aagney Clan rebuilt the ancient city of Radhya from its ashes. For generations it thrived, until betrayal struck, their greatest leader fell, and rival factions seized most of the city. Now Krutam, the untested new leader of Aagney, vows to reclaim Radhya. His vision reaches beyond mere survival, to make the city immortal. As ancient as the city is, its walls aren't enough to contain his ambitions. He moves through alleys and courts like a quiet storm, rewriting history with every subtle, dangerous choice. But treachery strikes again. A trusted member betrays the clan, killing many and delivering others into captivity in the hands of a ruthless rival faction; at the very outset, Krutam's leadership is tested, and the clan teeters on the edge of ruin. Yet far beyond the politics of men, an older threat stirs—one that cares nothing for ambition, empires, or dreams of conquest. What to expect Multiple POV (One mc, but Many POVs) Progression: City → Kingdom → Empire Mechanics: System awakening with RPG-like skills and traits Pacing: Every achievement feels earned Warfare: Large-scale wars driven by strategy and characters’ intelligence Economy: In-depth economy and trading systems Politics: Deep, brutal scheming and power plays Exploration: Ancient ruins and discovery-driven storylines World-building: Ancient lore spanning thousands of years Races: Multiple unique races (no elves, orcs, or dwarves; expect fresh, original cultures and physiologies) Perspective: Multiple POVs enrich the narrative, but one central protagonist anchors the journey Development: Continuous improvements as the story evolves Chapter length: 1700–2200 words (first two chapters are shorter) Videogame: If the story finds its audience, a videogame adaptation awaits Upload Schedule: Mon - Tue - Fri - Sat Patreon (Currently 10 Chapters ahead)
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| 0 | Vol 1 Chapter 1: Embers of False Dawn | 0 |
| 1 | Vol 1 Chapter 2: The Ransom | 0 |
| 2 | Vol 1 Chapter 3: The Awakening | 0 |
| 3 | Vol 1 Chapter 4: Grasping the unknown | 0 |
| 4 | Vol 1 Chapter 5: Trial and Error | 0 |
| 5 | Vol 1 Chapter 6: The Shroud Envoy | 0 |
| 6 | Vol 1 Chapter 7: The Payment | 0 |
| 7 | Vol 1 chapter 8: Aftermath & more | 0 |
| 8 | Vol 1 Chapter 9: The Portal | 0 |
| 9 | Vol 1 Chapter 10: Duels | 0 |
| 10 | Vol 1 Chapter 11: The Solthanes | 0 |
| 11 | Vol 1 Chapter 12: Kumore | 0 |
| 12 | Economy, Currency, and Units of Time | 0 |
| 13 | Vol 1 Chapter 13: Smithing pay-off | 0 |
| 14 | Vol 1 Chapter 14: Mohini and Arvant | 0 |
| 15 | Vol 1 Chapter 15: Mohini and Arvant (2) | 0 |
| 16 | Vol 1 Chapter 16: Mohini and Arvant (3) | 0 |
| 17 | Vol 1 Chapter 17: Concord Envoy | 0 |
| 18 | Vol 1 Chapter 18: The Shroud Envoy | 0 |
| 19 | Vol 1 Chapter 19: Jasper’s Return | 0 |
| 20 | Vol 1 Chapter 20: It Returns | 0 |
| 21 | Vol 1 Chapter 21: Loose Ends | 0 |
| 22 | Vol 1 Chapter 22: Hesitation Is Defeat | 0 |
| 23 | Vol 1 Chapter 23: Hellish Training (1) | 0 |
| 24 | Vol 1 Chapter 24: Hellish Training (2) | 0 |
| 25 | Vol 1 Chapter 25: Another skill | 0 |
| 26 | Vol 1 Chapter 26: Under the palace. | 0 |
| 27 | Vol 1 Chapter 27: Ashes and Embers (1) | 0 |
| 28 | Vol 1 Chapter 28: Ashes and Embers (2) | 0 |
| 29 | Vol 1 Chapter 29: Greetings Fuckers | 0 |
| 30 | Vol 1 Chapter 30: Payback | 0 |
| 31 | Vol 1 Chapter 31: The search | 0 |
| 32 | Vol 1 Chapter 32: Gaureth | 0 |
| 33 | Vol 1 Chapter 33: The Cooldown | 0 |
| 34 | Vol 1 Chapter 34: The Plans | 0 |
| 35 | Radhya: Maps | 0 |
| 36 | Important message | 0 |
| 37 | Vol 1 Chapter 35: The Council Meeting (1) | 0 |
| 38 | Vol 1 Chapter 36: Council Meeting (2) | 0 |
| 39 | Vol 1 Chapter 37: Beyond the Portal (1) | 0 |
| 40 | Vol 1 Chapter 38: Council Meeting (3) | 0 |
| 41 | Vol 1 Chapter 39: Beyond the Portal (2) | 0 |
| 42 | Vol 1 Chapter 40: Beyond the Portal (3) | 0 |
| 43 | Vol 1 Chapter 41: Beyond the Portal (4) | 0 |
| 44 | Vol 1 Chapter 42: There Was an Attempt | 0 |
| 45 | Vol 1 Chapter 43 : A Feast of Answers... | 0 |
| 46 | Vol 1 Chapter 44: The Agreement | 0 |
| 47 | Vol 1 Chapter 45: Meanwhile | 0 |
| 48 | Vol 1 Chapter 46: recruitment | 0 |
| 49 | Vol 1 Chapter 47: The Duel | 0 |
| 50 | Vol 1 Chapter 48: Uninvited Guests | 0 |
| 51 | Vol 1 Chapter 49: Conditional Awakening | 0 |
| 52 | Vol 1 Chapter 50: Conditional Seal-Breaking | 0 |
| 53 | Vol 1 Chapter 51: Hidden Quest | 0 |
| 54 | Vol 1 Chapter 52: Meanwhile (2) | 0 |
| 55 | Vol 1 Chapter 53: New Trait | 0 |
| 56 | Vol 1 Chapter 54: Senses and Swords (1) | 0 |
| 57 | Vol 1 Chapter 55: Senses and Swords (2) | 0 |
| 58 | Vol 1 Chapter 56: Senses and Swords (3) | 0 |
| 59 | Vol 1 Chapter 57: Interrogation | 0 |
| 60 | Vol 1 Chapter 58: Rings, oaths and Vajra | 0 |
| 61 | Vol 1 Chapter 59: It Begins | 0 |
| 62 | Vol 1 Chapter 60: Vitis Noctyra | 0 |
| 63 | Vol 1 Chapter 61: Tackling the rumors | 0 |
| 64 | Announcement!! | 0 |
| 65 | Vol 1 Chapter 62: Six Goldborns | 0 |
| 66 | Vol 1 Chapter 63: Should have brought more | 0 |
| 67 | Vol 1 Chapter 64 Needle formation vs Curtain formation | 0 |
| 68 | Vol 1 Chapter 65: Battle at Keep (1) | 0 |
| 69 | Vol 1 chapter 66: More Goldborns | 0 |
| 70 | Vol 1 Chapter 67: Battle at the Keep (2) | 0 |
| 71 | Vol 1 Chapter 68: Battle at the Keep (3) | 0 |
| 72 | Vol 1 Chapter 69: Battle at the Keep (4) | 0 |
| 73 | Vol 1 Chapter 70: Battle at the keep (4) | 0 |