The Dwarves want to fight. They're ordered to escape. Turtling up is the best of both worlds.
Joe and humanity as a whole messed up pretty badly, managing to get some of the most important people from both the Elven and Dwarven races killed. Now the war is escalating to unprecedented levels, and only one side needs to worry about being slain. With the attackers knowing they can get right back up after dying, they are throwing themselves against their centuries-long foe without caring for the consequences.
As the death toll rises, there's still hope for Joe and the people that he chose to align himself with. His tiny Hamlet is hidden away from the Elves, so the Ritualist gets a quest to escort the core of the Dwarven Oligarchy to safety: their History, and those that lived it. If he can manage to save even a few as the Dwarven Oligarchy begins to Implode, the race might one day have a chance to regain their former glory.
There's only one major issue with convincing the war-loving Dwarves to escape the final battle and hide away: they're war-loving Dwarves.
The series
The Completionist Chronicles offers a thrilling, high-stakes journey into a world where quests, choices, and challenges are more than just part of the game—they define the very fabric of reality. Set in a universe where leveling up means more than gaining power, this series follows a protagonist determined to complete every mission, conquer every task, and unlock every secret that the world has to offer. But as the stakes grow higher, so do the consequences of success and failure.
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What sets The Completionist Chronicles apart is its unique exploration of a world where the rules of gaming aren’t just for play—they shape every moment of the characters' lives. The protagonist, driven by an insatiable desire to "complete" his journey, finds himself facing not only the external threats of a dynamic, immersive world but the internal struggle between ambition and the toll that relentless pursuit takes on relationships, morality, and self. In this fast-paced series, every quest, every decision, every victory has weight.
Through its clever world-building, Krout delivers a universe rich with intricate systems, magical mechanics, and an array of characters that are as flawed as they are compelling. From combat-focused encounters to mind-bending puzzles, readers will find themselves rooting for a character who will stop at nothing to finish what he starts—yet risks losing himself in the process.
The series draws deeply from gaming culture, but it transcends it by adding layers of emotional complexity and philosophical questioning. It's about more than just completing the tasks at hand; it's about understanding what happens when you pursue perfection and whether it’s worth the cost. With each book, The Completionist Chronicles builds toward a deeper exploration of what it truly means to "win" in a world designed to challenge you at every turn.
For fans of LitRPG and epic fantasy alike, The Completionist Chronicles offers a blend of thrilling action, thoughtful character development, and a story that makes readers question what it means to truly "finish" a journey. Whether you're a gamer at heart or just someone looking for a story with high stakes and unforgettable characters, this series will pull you in and keep you hooked from beginning to end.
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#4 · 2019Raze 
#5 · 2020Ruthless 
#6 · 2021Inflame 
#7 · 2022Invent 
#8 · 2022Implode 
#9 · 2023Tenacity 
#10 · 2023Thesaurize 
#11 · 2023Thunderplump 
#12 · 2025Untapped 
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