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City of Bastion

(2025)
(The fifth book in the Stronghold Rising series)
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A LitRPG of City-Building, Underground Secrets, and System Evolution

Bastion rises. But beneath the stone, ancient forces awaken.

Greenreach is no more. From the ashes of the Thorn Siege, a new city is born—Bastion. With expanded trade routes, booming markets, and strong walls, prosperity seems assured. Yet danger lurks both above and below.

🏙️ Forge the first true city of the borderlands—manage trade, politics, and public works.
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Investigate ancient Pre-System ruins—a heartbeat of Rift energy thuds beneath the streets.
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Fight political coups, corruption, and the lingering shadows of Blackthorn.
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Brace for the rise of Rift Towers and the awakening of an ancient network.

The city must evolve. Or the past—and the Rift—will tear it apart.


✅ Ideal for readers who love:
  • City-building LitRPGs with serious system progression



    Deep worldbuilding, exploration, and political intrigue



    Ancient ruins, system unlocks, governance upgrades



    Series like Bastion, The Slime Dungeon, Tower of Gates



    Read Book Five of the Stronghold Rising saga today — and discover what lies beneath the stone.


    Genre: GameLit

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