Gamer Tools: Kingdom Architect, A LitRPG Adventure

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Book one is already on Amazon, you can find it here:Kindle,Kindle Unlimited

Reborn into a world of fantasy, Hewet’s mission to prevent war and save Valorian ends in bitter defeat. His hopes shattered, he spends his twilight years in a modest village, nestled within a region scarred by magical warfare’s devastating touch.

In his final moments, Hewet bestows both his legacy and mission upon Jonn, a young boy he had rescued during his self-imposed exile in the Eternal Village.

Now, while Jonn charts a different course from his ‘grandfather’, he remains driven by the same noble purpose—to ensure the survival of not just his village, but the entire world!

Destiny leads him to one of the ten celestial artifacts scattered across Valorian: the Celestial Magnifying Glass. This mystical tool grants him extraordinary abilities to perceive and understand the world around him, enabling him to analyze and replicate anything he encounters!

“By studying our enemies’ weapons, I can create versions of my own—perhaps even superior ones!”

Armed with both his powerful artifact and the wisdom inherited from his grandfather, Jonn seeks ways to protect his village while working to restore their dying world.

Yet, the task of salvaging a realm nearly destroyed by its own inhabitants presents unprecedented challenges!

Join Jonn on his epic quest to transform the Barren Hills of Deepshadow into a beacon of hope capable of saving Valorian!

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What to expect:

* Lots of kingdom building;

* Slice of life of a community in construction/development;

* Magic;

* No harem;

*Progress at a reasonable pace as the MC learns about magic;

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* 4 chapter per week;

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Information

Status: Hiatus
Year: 2024
Author: Novaro

Royal Road Stats

Rating: 3.7/ 5.0
Followers: 795
Views: 80,510

Chapters(45 total)

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Community Reviews(10)

palmer_1998Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
First, let me clarify I like stories where the protagonist has real obstacles, not just blessings in disguise. Even though we’re only a few chapters in, I can already see the path this author is taking. The main character doesn’t find all the answers and opportunities easily. He has his cheat, but he has to learn on his own, work hard and dive into this world on his own. I like that. The system isn’t just going to give him everything he needs.
His initial growth points to these very obstacles in his path. He will certainly have to do a lot before he can achieve exponential growth.
As for the general context, there are a few points that could be improved, but overall I liked the story.
Style: Good, without excessive information or endless dialog without emotion. It describes certain aspects of everyday life in the village, but then moves on to the action without losing pace.
Story: So far, the story is about the character working for his village. He doesn’t know much about magic yet, but what has been presented so far indicates that it’s only a matter of time before he gets his hands on something relevant. There are some hints of problems that will become important in the plot, but as I said, we need more chapters.
Grammar: Minor problems. It’s easy to read.
Character: The protagonist is well developed in the short time we have (I can’t expect too much from 16 chapters). He’s diligent and apparently intelligent. He doesn’t make rash decisions and seems very attached to his grandfather. He has a mysterious past, which suggests that we’ll learn more about his origins in the future. But so far there isn’t much. As for the other characters, I have to say that I’m surprised. There are characters beyond the MC who show depth, with unique personality traits and distinct abilities.
Overall, I recommend reading it. Of course, it’s not a text that every audience will enjoy, but it’s a good story to enjoy the gradual growth of the village and the characters.
I hope you continue
AndyKiller112Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
The progression hits just the right dopamine receptors to get you hooked. My day was ruined when I caught up to the latest chapters :) . One small complaint I would have is that the now amazon published book is not available for purchase outside of the US.
The main character is equal parts caring and ruthlss which is always a breath of fresh air from either goodie two shoes or murderhobos.
I especially enjoy the pet beasts narative, bringing quite a bit of variety to the cast.
If you are looking for numbers going up but at a manageable and (story wise ) sustainable pace, this book is for you.
The magic system is decent, not revolutionary or anything , but not boring either. I am especially intrigued by the hints dropped at the beginning of the novel regarding the main characters adoprive grandfather.
The novel focuses both on the military development of the city and the socioeconomical one. That being strange I find it quite strange for this backwater of a village to have the discipline and innovation that they show, not just the main character.
If I had to name a flaw that would be the occasional gramatical errors (or at the very least quirks), some of which are present even in the published version
Gamer8Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Village development in a magically decimated and dying world done right. Surrounded by dead landscape, the MC leads a tiny village out of starvation, all the while knowing that food production is becoming worth more than gold. He knows that his people will be killed and the village destroyed if knowledge of his revolutionary food production method is discovered. How will he protect his people? How will he keep what he has built? Who can be trusted, and who will inevitably betray him? Find out next week; same bat-time, same bat-channel!
OoldShinyRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
As a long-time fan of the author’s works, having thoroughly enjoyed both The Rise of Black Plain and The Mafia in a Magic Worl both of which are still ongoing. I was eager to dive into Kingdom Architect. This novel doesn’t disappoint! It’s a slow-paced story that focuses on the protagonist’s efforts to improve the quality of life in his village, with aspirations to perhaps one day turn it into a grand kingdom—who knows? Along the way, he also embarks on a journey of magic, adding another layer of complexity to his character development.
Unlike other stories where the MC is overpowered from the start, Kingdom Architect presents a protagonist who grows, both in strength and maturity, over time. This gradual build makes the story more engaging as we get to witness his evolution, not just as a leader but as a person. The plot is both entrepreneurial and magical, which makes it a unique and refreshing read.
If you enjoy a thoughtful, character story with an MC you can watch develop at a realistic pace, I highly recommend Kingdom Architect. It’s a captivating journey from humble beginnings to what could be greatness!
AkuaRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This is a good kingdom building series. Lite litrpg, some looting, but lots of adventure, twists and turns. Jonn is cunning, and his allies are just as interesting. Couldn't put the book down. I initially started book 1 on KU. I hope the author resumes this story in the future.
DPSHealerRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This story takes an unconventional start. Rather than featuring the usual transmigrant who wakes up in a magical world to embark on a destined journey, the earthling actually fails in his mission and died, leaving this world, Valorian, on the verge of destruction. The main character, a young man raised by the earthling, inherits a one-of-a-kind item that grants him the strength to assist his village.
The plot is intriguing and cleverly constructed. The introduction of the characters is gradual, allowing their peculiarities to unfold naturally. We get a glimpse into their personalities, abilities, and their pasts. Among them, Petyr, Eliot, and Elia stand out, but there are surely others who will be further developed. I am eagerly looking forward to witnessing their evolution.
The world seems to have a fascinating history behind it. Little has been presented, considering the small number of chapters so far. But I can’t help but be curious to learn more about the nearly destroyed Valorian and the dilemmas of a society on the brink of extinction.
Our protagonist, Jonn, is still a beginner in the magical part of the story, which is not a bad thing. We can learn with him the rules of magic and how the gears behind this world work. Oh yeah, it’s interesting how the author doesn’t overdo the information but still gives us enough to understand the story.
All in all, it’s a read where you can relax and follow the growth of Jonn and his Eternal Village. I can’t wait to see when he learns more about magic, spells, new skills, quests, etc.
As for the grammar, it is pretty solid for a new story and you can see that the author is making an effort to improve. They can obviously get better in the right direction.
And that’s it. It’s a good read. I’ve already recommended it to my friends.
EjectedStarRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
John finds himself between a rock and a hard place. After the village elder’s death, he’s suddenly responsible for the well-being of his struggling village. With dwindling food supplies, poor hunting, toxic soil, and no prospects for relocation, the situation looks bleak. Fortunately, the elder left behind a few magical items that change everything.
These mysterious relics give John access to the system, allowing him to see and manipulate mana, build his stats, and guide the village toward survival. As a 16-year-old boy, the weight of leadership is heavy, but his newfound abilities give him a fighting chance.
The story is engaging as John learns to lead, using powers he never knew existed. His gradual progress in restoring the village, navigating politics, facing moral dilemmas, and dealing with a dangerous world adds layers of adventure, progression, and intrigue.
I’m excited to keep reading and see what happens next!
CenitRoyal Road
★★★★ 4.0
This has been a rather interesting read, it makes for an awesome 4x concept, and I would really love to play it.
The overall world is fairly interesting, mixing some after the doomsday, and survivalist themes, with the LitRPG.
The main character has been well developed, although powered up might be the best way to describe it. The rest of the cast could use some development, but let's hope it doesn't gets too bloated with characters.
In technical terms is very well written.
If you have the usual strategy or 4x game itch of numbers go up, this could be an interesting read
figgis11Royal Road
★★★ 2.5
The story has a good overall premise but serious flaws in execution.
Fights are lackluster, without any depth and with key details missing. Fights to the death are almost mundane somehow.
My immersion was broken and I genuinely got bored reading the fight scenes despite how in theory the plot should have lead to an engaging battle.
There's also serious issues with historical accuracy (excluding the magic which I'm fine with). Deciding to make a 1km square wall out of iron was a wild choice compared to stone or wood with how scarce it is, especially with rust and repairs involved.
He's also got some terrible misconceptions about combat. Take the following quote, where he claims that swords are easier to learn compared to a spear... despite the opposite being true. A quick Google search would have given him multiple sources on this.
“Swords are the easiest type of weapon to master. Given their lightness and the organic, natural feel of their movements, even a person without guidance can learn the basics. Those in doubt should choose sword"
This becomes worse when you consider that iron is a scarce resource for them and a major potential income source in a time when they need to buy food. Spears use less iron and are cheaper to make.
... and him deciding that they need to learn multiple weapons when they only have 40 villagers is insane. Not only is the following sentence untrue but learning multiple weapons means more manhours... a nightmare when every villager is needed to farm and mine ore to afford food. You can't fight if you're weak from hunger.
"However, a battalion needs warriors capable of wielding different weapons. The correct method of fighting is in groups, not individually. Know that whatever your choices, you will work well with your allies, even if you have more complicated weapons, like a war hammer.”
... don't get me started on war hammers...
Overall the story has a decent premise but has no research backing it up and the writing style is just lacklus
Caesin AldrisRoyal Road
★★ 2.0
So a magic war 40 years ago left out story world largely barren. The MCs village can only grow crops in a small area with the help of a few magic crystals. At chapter 1 the village is facing a slow starvation from lacking food.
The story is trying to have a strong town management angle but too many details get ignored for me to stay invested. A few examples:
The village still has horses, cows, and chickens. Wasn't the surrounding terrain barren? So no grass. So you would be feeding them from the limited farm area. Which even with the dairy animals would be a net loss on food quantity.
The MC discovers some nearby metal ore. Well done! Now where is the coal for the endless smithing coming from? The smith even talks about smithing needing coal during an academic discussion, but for practical purposes, he seems to have a endless supply.
To make the village more defensible, it gets rebuilt and a wall added. Good idea but I have no idea where all the materials came from?
These examples and others give the impression that the story was written with either lacking knowledge of the subject of lacking attention to detail. Either on is a huge problem for a management style story, so I advise you pass.