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Throne Hunters [Dungeon-focused Progression Fantasy/STUBBED]

Name: Throne Hunters [Dungeon-focused Progression Fantasy/STUBBED]
Rating: 4.56 (473 reviews)
Author: pwtucker

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Synopsis

Read/listen to the first 3 books on Amazon:

* Book 1

* Book 2

* Book 3

Welcome to Throne Hunters, where the grind of leveling up meets the intrigue of celestial warfare in a world built atop an endless dungeon.

Harald Darrowdelve has squandered every gift life gave him—until he enters the corpse dungeon beneath Flutic and receives a demon’s dark blessing.

Weak, privileged, and directionless no more, Harald now commands powers forged in darkness. But each new ability and hard-won level drags him deeper into the ruthless politics of noble houses, shadowy rivals, and the celestial war burning beneath the city’s streets.

With every victory, the dungeon reshapes him—but at what cost? As Harald ascends the path of power, will he remain master of his fate, or become a servant to the darkness within?

This story features:

* A slow-burn progression fantasy with consistent, rewarding growth.
* A 100 level dungeon
* The story has stats, but is crunch light.
* Complex characters navigating friendships, rivalries, and political intrigue.
* A unique magic system where power comes from consuming the very essence of a fallen celestial being.

Will update every T/Th at 9:00 AM Eastern Time.

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