Synopsis
Given the hereditary nature of classes, everyone expects Damien—the child of two high-tiered adventurers—to be granted a high-tier combat class of his own. Expectations are betrayed, however, when Damien finds himself instead saddled with a crafting class of the lowest possible tier: [Neophyte Tailor].
Left practically crippled compared to those with better classes, Damien wants to avoid becoming a pawn in the machinations of the nobility, desiring only to grind his level in peace while wondering why the usual rules of inheritance were broken. Was it his desire to excel by his own effort, rather than an unearned blessing from a god? Did the Five take offence at his opinions on the unfairness of hereditary classes? Or maybe it was something to do with the alien voice that intruded on his ceremony?
A voice that offers great power, and freedom from the tyranny of the Five, but that never names its price.
This story is litRPG-lite. While the class someone possesses controls most of their lives, people don't get dinged at for every level they gain, nor can they see their status without undergoing a special ritual. The MC has no romantic interest. Crafting is merely a way to game the system, and doesn't feature heavily in the story, aside from a few descriptions on how they're carrying out the system abuse. There is, on one unfortunate occasion, maths. The pace is quick.
Published here, Scribble Hub and patreon. This was a participant in the Spring 2022 writathon. (i.e. it was posted as-written at high speed, with no pre-planning.)
Table of Contents
- 1Chapter 1: In which someone slays a dragon2024-11-13
- 2Chapter 2: In which it was not, in fact, him2024-11-13
- 3Chapter 3: In which a noble continues to be an arrogant prick2024-11-13
- 4Chapter 4: In which more maths occurs than is healthy2024-11-13
- 5Chapter 5: In which a priestess raises her voice2024-11-13
- 6Chapter 6: In which Damien trips over a runaway2024-11-13
- 7Chapter 7: In which there turns out to be nuance2024-11-13
- 8Chapter 8: In which no-one gives up2024-11-13
- 9Chapter 9: In which cultural difficulties prove widespread2024-11-13
- 10Chapter 10: In which a noble is surprisingly polite2024-11-13
- 11Chapter 11: In which someone finally does some crafting2024-11-13
- 12Chapter 12: In which it speaks its name2024-11-13
- 13Chapter 13: In which someone knocks on a door2024-11-13
- 14Chapter 14: In which a merchant points out the loopholes2024-11-13
- 15Chapter 15: In which the trio dream2024-11-13
- 16Chapter 16: In which there is a murder2024-11-13
- 17Chapter 17: In which no-one slays a dragon2024-11-13
- 18Chapter 18: In which foreign lands have hostile climates2024-11-13
- 19Chapter 19: In which alternate truths are explored2024-11-13
- 20Chapter 20: In which Damien decides that being a badass isn't for him2024-11-13
- 21Chapter 21: In which reunions deserve better food2024-11-13
- 22Chapter 22: In which there were no good options2024-11-13
- 23Chapter 23: In which immortality is a curse2024-11-13
- 24Chapter 24: In which success feels hollow2024-11-13
- 25Chapter 25: In which a healer heals2024-11-13
- 26Chapter 26: In which someone explains what's going on2024-11-13
- 27Chapter 27: In which Lana climbs a tree2024-11-13
- 28Chapter 28: In which it comes2024-11-13
- 29Chapter 29: In which they pick up the pieces2024-11-13
- 30Chapter 30: In which some flies wander willingly into a web2024-11-13
- 31Chapter 31: In which the victor is a surprise2024-11-13
- 32Chapter 32: In which the sun sets2024-11-13
- 33Chapter 33: In which they meet the puppeteer2024-11-13
- 34Chapter 34: In which more history occurs than is healthy2024-11-13
- 35Chapter 35: In which Five have become One2024-11-13
- 36Chapter 36: In which the story ends abruptly2024-11-13
- 37What If Damien turned around? (Part 1)2024-11-13
- 38What if Damien turned around? (Part 2)2024-11-13
- 39What if Damien turned around? (Part 3)2024-11-13
- 40What if Damien turned around? (Part 4)2024-11-13
- 41What if Damien turned around? (Part 5)2024-11-13
- 42What if Damien turned around? (Part 6)2024-11-13
- 43What if Damien turned around? (Part 7)2024-11-13
- 44What if Damien turned around? (Part 8)2024-11-13
- 45What if Damien turned around? (Part 9)2024-11-13
- 46What if Damien turned around? (Part 10)2024-11-13
- 47What if Damien turned around? (Part 11)2024-11-13
- 48What if Damien turned around? (Part 12)2024-11-13
- 49What if Damien turned around? (Final Part)2024-11-13