Rites of the Discarded
(2026)(The first book in the Monster Court series)
A novel by Dorian Mythrafter
They stripped his citizenship, stole his air, and left him to rot in the dark. They forgot one thing: broken bones heal stronger.
Imagine the taste of recycled air that costs more than your life. Cazen Vex lives in the Sump, the industrial gut of a city that hates him. This isn't just a story about survival; it's a visceral, adrenaline-fueled climb from the gutter to the throne. You’ll feel the crushing weight of the deep strata, the thrill of unlocking forbidden tech, and the strange, fierce loyalty of a family built from teeth, claws, and silk. It’s a journey from being prey to becoming the predator, where the only way to save yourself is to become the monster they fear.
Cazen Vex is a "Discarded"—a non-citizen scraping toxic moss just to buy another day of oxygen. But when a salvage run goes wrong and leaves him gasping in the dark, he doesn't find death. He finds a relic of the Old World: an Obsidian Slate that grants him the authority of a forgotten King. Suddenly, the rusted pipes and broken machinery of the underworld aren't just junk; they are the foundation of a fortress.
But a King needs a Court. To secure his new domain, Cazen must bind the very creatures that stalk the nightmares of the city above. A paranoid Rat-Kin genius, a broken Wolf-Kin gladiator, and an exiled Arachne Queen. Together, they are a disaster waiting to happen—or the start of a revolution.
The Iron-Weave Guild isn't going to let a scavenger keep a localized sun without a fight. With a sadist Warden hunting him down and the literal weight of the city pressing from above, Cazen has to master the logistics of war. He must repair the engine, feed his monsters, and prove that in a world of steel and steam, the most dangerous weapon isn't a gun—it’s the man holding the keys to the heat.
The Rites have begun. Enter the Court.
If you are a fan of litrpg progression fantasy that focuses on building a kingdom from the ground up, this is for you. This novel blends the grit of litrpg apocalypse survival with the strategic depth of litrpg monster taming. Dive into a harem fantasy adventure where the relationships are forged in fire and blood, perfect for readers seeking harem books for men with high stakes. Whether you enjoy litrpg overpowered protagonists who earn their strength through litrpg progression or the dynamics of harem litrpg, this story delivers. It touches on elements of litrpg isekai and litrpg regression themes through the uncovering of ancient tech, wrapped in a harem dark and harem dark romance aesthetic. Join the haremlit genre's newest litrpg healer and engineer as he navigates a harem slice of life fantasy within a brutal industrial dungeon. Experience the ultimate litrpg harem fantasy today.
Genre: Fantasy
Imagine the taste of recycled air that costs more than your life. Cazen Vex lives in the Sump, the industrial gut of a city that hates him. This isn't just a story about survival; it's a visceral, adrenaline-fueled climb from the gutter to the throne. You’ll feel the crushing weight of the deep strata, the thrill of unlocking forbidden tech, and the strange, fierce loyalty of a family built from teeth, claws, and silk. It’s a journey from being prey to becoming the predator, where the only way to save yourself is to become the monster they fear.
Cazen Vex is a "Discarded"—a non-citizen scraping toxic moss just to buy another day of oxygen. But when a salvage run goes wrong and leaves him gasping in the dark, he doesn't find death. He finds a relic of the Old World: an Obsidian Slate that grants him the authority of a forgotten King. Suddenly, the rusted pipes and broken machinery of the underworld aren't just junk; they are the foundation of a fortress.
But a King needs a Court. To secure his new domain, Cazen must bind the very creatures that stalk the nightmares of the city above. A paranoid Rat-Kin genius, a broken Wolf-Kin gladiator, and an exiled Arachne Queen. Together, they are a disaster waiting to happen—or the start of a revolution.
The Iron-Weave Guild isn't going to let a scavenger keep a localized sun without a fight. With a sadist Warden hunting him down and the literal weight of the city pressing from above, Cazen has to master the logistics of war. He must repair the engine, feed his monsters, and prove that in a world of steel and steam, the most dangerous weapon isn't a gun—it’s the man holding the keys to the heat.
The Rites have begun. Enter the Court.
If you are a fan of litrpg progression fantasy that focuses on building a kingdom from the ground up, this is for you. This novel blends the grit of litrpg apocalypse survival with the strategic depth of litrpg monster taming. Dive into a harem fantasy adventure where the relationships are forged in fire and blood, perfect for readers seeking harem books for men with high stakes. Whether you enjoy litrpg overpowered protagonists who earn their strength through litrpg progression or the dynamics of harem litrpg, this story delivers. It touches on elements of litrpg isekai and litrpg regression themes through the uncovering of ancient tech, wrapped in a harem dark and harem dark romance aesthetic. Join the haremlit genre's newest litrpg healer and engineer as he navigates a harem slice of life fantasy within a brutal industrial dungeon. Experience the ultimate litrpg harem fantasy today.
Genre: Fantasy
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