Rise of the Builder-King

Participating in WSA 2025



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In a world ravaged by the Eclipse of Oblivion, humanity teeters on the brink of extinction. The skies are torn asunder, and monstrous creatures from other realms pour into Earth, leaving destruction in their wake. Amidst the chaos, a mysterious System awakens, granting survivors the ability to build, fight, and survive using game-like mechanics. Resources are scarce, and the only way to thrive is to raid, defend, and conquer.



Kael Ardent, a former architect turned reluctant leader, discovers he has been chosen as a Builder, there are others also but are in few who have this class—a rare class capable of constructing and upgrading fortresses using the System's blueprints. With his village as his canvas, he must gather resources, recruit survivors, and fend off waves of monstrous invaders. But Protagonist soon realizes that the System is more than just a tool for survival—it’s a test, and the stakes are higher than anyone imagined.



As Kael builds his stronghold, he encounters other survivors with unique classes: Warlords who command armies, Alchemists who craft powerful elixirs, and Summoners who call forth mythical beasts and Beast Tamers who can tame beasts/monsters. Together, they form a Clan, uniting their strengths to face the growing threats. But not all survivors are allies. Rival clans emerge, driven by greed and desperation, turning the wasteland into a battlefield of human ambition.





But as the final battle approaches, Kael Ardent must ask himself: Is the System humanity’s salvation—or its ultimate doom?





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Genre: Action-Fantasy, Apocalypse, Game-LitRPG, Survival, Base-Building



Style:



Fast-paced, action-packed, and filled with high-stakes battles.

A mix of hope and despair as humanity fights for survival.



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