To live his life to the best of his abilities, gain experience, level up, and strive to enjoy himself as best as one could in a backwater.
Which, while tough on its own, was made infinitely harder by his father being the local executioner.
All of that becomes infinitely worse when his entire family is murdered.
Now he’s the King of a nearly non-existent royal family.
The Dukes have all sworn vassalage to him and are working together with him to stop a brand-new threat to Dolphen.
An invasion from the Fathin Empire who wants to take over all of Dolphen.
A truly horrifying number of troops are moving to the border to wash the land in blood.
Nick had done all that he could to prevent more of his people from losing their lives, but this new enemy doesn’t share that view.
Dominic Randolph the Dragon-King sits atop a throne he barely managed to take for his family as enemies and dangers approach.
His country hasn’t even recovered yet from its civil war it only just managed to end.
Numerous deaths, loss of equipment and skills, and economic issues aplenty.
There had even been a loss of a Dungeon core which was a long-term loss that would take decades to recover from.
Yet fate waits for no-one and Nick must now push ever onward to secure a throne he barely has sat upon a handful of times, because if he doesn’t, there’s no telling what the Fathin Empire might do to take it.
Armed with his family’s weapons, Lucian’s guidance, and his companions, Domnic’s adventure continues.
And comes to an End.
The series
In a world where power is forged in battle and destinies are shaped by the swing of an axe, The Axe Falls series by William D. Arand takes readers on a thrilling ride through dark dungeons, shifting politics, and self-discovery. At the heart of the story is Dominic Randolph, a man marked by tragedy and bound by a legacy he never chose. After the brutal murder of his family, Dominic uncovers his royal lineage, along with the strange and powerful abilities that come with it—abilities that could change the fate of the entire realm.
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As the last heir to a fallen kingdom, Dominic’s journey is one of growth and survival. Armed with his father's axe, and guided by an ancestral voice only he can hear, he faces not only the challenges of dungeon crawling and leveling up but the heavy weight of his heritage. In a world where every move can mean the difference between life and death, Dominic’s path is as much about navigating the complex web of royal politics and ancient rivalries as it is about honing his skills in the dungeon's perilous depths.
What sets The Axe Falls apart is its deeply immersive world-building. Arand crafts a world where magical systems and dungeon mechanics aren’t just set pieces—they’re integral to every aspect of the plot. The tension between personal ambition and the broader struggle for power creates an ever-present undercurrent, driving both the character’s growth and the unfolding political drama.
Dominic’s transformation from reluctant heir to a warrior capable of leading kingdoms is nothing short of captivating. Along the way, he forms uneasy alliances, confronts ruthless enemies, and uncovers secrets that could alter the course of history. Fans of high-stakes fantasy and LitRPG will find themselves at home in the grit and determination of this narrative, where each victory is earned through battle and wit.
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