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by Bertt
Book 1 is stubbed and Available on Amazon!The slaying of a dragon was meant to end his adventures. Instead, it was just the beginning of his own draconic journey. Meriel, a young and talented mage, had his life figured out. He had met the love of his life, joined a delver party who became second family to him, and rose up to be one of the most prominent mages in history. There was just one last thing to do—Slay the dragon at the heart of the most dangerous dungeon of the Lavarza kingdom. And Meriel didn’t disappoint. The dragon is dead, his dream life just at the doorstep. Just until all went wrong. Betrayed, Meriel is sealed away for decades, frozen in an unescapable bubble of magic, the sight of the dragon and the possibilities stemming from that magnificent creature his only companions. He crafts, he builds. And the bubble finally bursts. He finds himself in an era completely different than his own, with the magic academy apparently forgetting how magic works. The Lavarza kingdom is facing threats coming from all sides. And powerful beasts, thought banished in Meriel’s era, begin waking up again. Thankfully, Meriel has his new Dragon-Crafting spells to build up a defence. What to expect - Chapters 3* a week (MON,WED,FRI)- Patreon chapters a month ahead- Slow burn- Light LitRPG elements, with focus on how magic works- Politics- Found family/students- No harem - And of course, building dragons
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