Umbral Codex [Summons, LitRPG & Progression Fantasy]

Tradition dictates that when the Veil starts to fray, the Codex anoints a disciplined bearer to make it whole, instead it chooses an outcast with zero patience for tradition. The world Kellen Specter lives in is protected by the Veil, a fragile barrier separating reality from the Umbra, a shadowy realm teeming with creatures that occasionally cross over. Ages ago, five ancient obelisks were erected as anchors to hold the Veil together and prevent total collapse. Now, with the anchors failing and reality unraveling, Kellen, armed with the legendary Codex and a growing arsenal of Umbral summons, must journey across a fractured world to stabilize each one. But the path is anything but straightforward. Assassins hunt him for daring to wield the Codex "wrong." A framed ally needs his help to prove innocence amid corruption. Old traditions clash with Kellen's relentless optimization, forcing impossible choices: exploit the system for survival, or risk everything to do things the "right" way? What to Expect Weak to Strong Progression - Starts as a failing academy summoner who can barely kill a rat. Ends up slinging creative summon combos that break reality. Stat-Lite - Numbers go up, but less crunchy then Stat Heavy systems. XP, Attributes, Skill Points are present, but conservatively placed. Tactical Summon-Slinging Combat - Emphasis on hot-swapping summons, physics tricks, and layered combos rather than brute force. Found-Family Party Dynamics - Builds a loyal, banter-filled group over the journey (loyal Paladin, efficiency-obsessed mage, and more). Anchor Quest Structure - Travel to stabilize ancient obelisks holding the Veil together; each location brings new summons, threats, and world lore. 'Everyman' MC with a Twist - Neurodivergent outcast who sees sacred magic as a puzzle to solve, not a tradition to follow. No special bloodline, no destiny... just a guy coloring way outside the lines to survive the apocalypse. Moral Gray Areas & Consequences - Choices matter; not all "wins" feel heroic. Some victories come with heavy costs.