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Eterna's Source

unice5656

C59/100
Sery is a Source — born with immense magic but unable to use it herself. Enslaved for her power, her life is one of abuse and exploitation until the day sword-mage Veltyen rescues her and brings her to the mage guild Eterna, where she can help others without being used. As her magic boosts the guild to entirely new levels of power, trouble brews. Rival guilds want Sery's power and are willing to destroy Eterna to get it. As Sery comes into her own and explores the unique abilities of a Source, she makes unexpected innovations that will change society and life as she knows it.
Royal Road4.65· 362
CozySecondary WorldSlow BurnSoft MagicWeak to Strong

An Arsonist and a Necromancer Walk into a Bar

FictionalAtlas

C59/100
Palmira is a young fire mage living on the streets, just one more orphan left in the wake of the Demon Wars. After a decade of saving precious few coins, she finally affords her own wizard's staff — only to discover it once belonged to the most dangerous necromancer who ever lived.
Royal Road4.65· 360
Base BuildingComedySecondary WorldSoft MagicSummoningWeak to Strong

Unfathomable Power for the Low, Low Price of Someone Else's Soul

RaReason

C59/100
Colm Avery is a warlock — you know, the "sell your soul for unlimited power" kind. Except he never sells his own soul. Instead he trades the souls of murderers, those already destined for hell, in exchange for hellish gifts. It's hard work, and after six years of 18-hour days he finally has a windfall that lets him take a vacation. A cruise, specifically. Unfortunately, disaster after disaster strikes: food poisoning, bad weather, and pirates. Colm will have to use his magic and his gifts to survive — and to unravel the plot behind all these seemingly unrelated catastrophes. This cruise to Hawaii turned out to be more than he bargained for.
Royal Road4.64· 534
Anti-heroHorrorMysterySecondary WorldSoft MagicUrban Fantasy

Kin of Jörmungandr

Joroboros

C59/100
A serpent at the top of the food chain, master at threading through the rifts of distorted space, rules its territory — until something beyond comprehension destroys everything it has claimed. With sapience now forced into its mind, the serpent faces problems it was never equipped to handle. With no territory left and the distorted caverns collapsing around it, the only option is to search for an escape. A progression fantasy xenofiction following an actual monster gaining sapience — not a human reincarnating — exploring what it truly means to grow when you are, by all definitions, monstrous.
Royal Road4.66· 203
Anti-heroNon-human MCOverpowered MCSecondary WorldSoft Magic

An Unexpected Hero

Jaime Castle, Rhett C. Bruno

C59/100
Danny Kendrick was a down-on-his-luck performer who never wanted to be a hero. Then he pisses off the wrong person and gets sucked into a fantasy realm straight out of a Renaissance Fair, surrounded by axe-wielding barbarians, elf assassins, and a System AI that seems more interested in causing mischief than helping. Gifted a mysterious ancient lute after a questionable deal with a Hag, Danny becomes the target of factions seeking its power. Together with his AI companion Screenie and his new barbarian friend Curr, Danny must uncover the truth — and maybe find the place where he finally belongs.
Goodreads4.11· 1.5K
Class SystemComedyIsekaiLitRPGSoft MagicWeak to Strong

Jumpspark

chakfor

C59/100
Each human contains a spark of divinity. Only a few ever learn to access it — but for those few, a reward awaits in the afterlife. Meet Karlus, a 26-year-old construction manager who managed to access his spark. Join him on a journey of discovery as he explores a new world and new powers, meeting new friends and ancient heroes along the way. A western-style xianxia blending cultivation with classic adventure.
Royal Road4.61· 797
CultivationReincarnationSecondary WorldSoft MagicWuxia

The Scribe

Noel Knight

C58/100
A young scribe's life working in the family business is upended when the mage's tower discovers gifts he didn't even know he had.
Royal Road4.64· 705Goodreads3.23· 761
Secondary WorldSoft MagicWeak to Strong

The (Second) Life of Brian

Chris Tullbane

C58/100
Brian Fieldings just buried his dad and lost the only job he has ever had. Waking up in an unfamiliar, pitch-black room the next morning — with inhuman howling coming from the other side of the door — feels like the rotten cherry on a particularly awful sundae. Brian has questions: where is he, how did he get here, what is making those terrible noises, and why does the room have an altar? First he will need to survive long enough to get answers — because Brian has been tapped to play a role in a bloody drama that spans multiple realities, and he is about to find out what happens when one life ends and the next begins.
Goodreads4.38· 430
IsekaiSecondary WorldSoft Magic

Inheritance of the Wandering Weaponmaster

No_Creative_Name

C58/100
Legends may die, but their power never fades. Ezra was born an unwanted son to an ill prostitute in the slums of a small town. As he grew, stories of Knights filled his mind and consumed his dreams — even as he knew he'd never become one. Then came a dream of a man who was not a Knight but something more: a Master. That man, Jormun, died, and his shade decided to take Ezra on as a protege. Now Ezra's ambitions stretch beyond knighthood toward mastery — and perhaps something beyond even that — in a wide world whose threats are slowly revealed.
Royal Road4.66· 116
Competent MCMilitaryOverpowered MCPost-apocalypticSecondary WorldSoft Magic+2

The Calamity of a Reborn Witch

Vera Anne Wolfe

C57/100
After a gruesome death, Carina was reborn in Lafeara as Lady Maura, the unwanted half-blood of an impoverished noble family. The previous Lady Maura was publicly executed as part of a conspiracy to conceal the murder of Queen Eleanora. With Maura's memories to guide her, Carina prepares to follow her predecessor's path into the palace as a lady-in-waiting, using every ounce of courage, cunning, and intellect to ensure her survival and fulfill Maura's revenge — all while concealing her true identity and the ice magic that comes with her frozen heart. After all, they still burn witches in Lafeara. As Carina becomes further entwined in the hidden witch covens, their history and magic unravel dangerous secrets long forgotten. Everyone wants something, and the most treacherous players in this game of mortals and witches are the gods themselves, who have their own sordid plans for Carina's frozen heart.
Royal Road4.59· 785Goodreads4.15· 26
Genius MCGrimdarkIsekaiLGBTQ+MysteryOverpowered MC+4

Anthem of Infinity

Blaise Corvin, Outspan Foster

C57/100
It has been two years since the Shift — when most technology stopped working and the laws of physics changed. Humanity has been brought to its knees. Like other survivors, Noah Henson has heard rumors of the Aelves, who seem as good an explanation as any for what caused the Shift. But for Noah, survival comes first — sometimes even before self-respect. Lawless, post-apocalypse America has forced him to make many difficult decisions, and he has never seemed to choose correctly. He will get a lucky break in a big way, though: a mysterious orb with otherworldly power. In time, perhaps Noah will find another path — and if he does die during the Shift, maybe it won't be the end of his story.
Goodreads4.27· 1.2K
Post-apocalypticSoft MagicSystem ApocalypseWeak to Strong

The Lost Edge

Andrew Rowe

C56/100
A young man named Lien — an ancient word meaning blade — lives in a primeval forest, raised by a wizened sage with no knowledge of his own heritage. As he grows, so does his need for independence and answers. He begins his adventure seeking a shattered sword and the truth behind a mysterious mark on his hand. To earn his freedom, Lien must complete the trials of Anathema, a long-hidden weapon of devastating power. He must master swordplay and magic from fractured remnants of ancient legends — for only with his talents fully forged will he stand a chance against his true destiny.
Goodreads4.22· 1.3K
Secondary WorldSkill CollectionSoft MagicWeak to Strong

Dual Wielding

ThatHumanMage

C56/100
Every child in Aeora dreams of becoming a spirit knight — legendary heroes who keep order across the continent. Corrin and Wyn are no different, stuck in a small town with those dreams feeling impossibly distant. After a chance encounter with a wandering spirit knight, the two swear to journey across the continent to the city of heroes. But the world outside their valley is nothing like the stories — and adventures are rarely easy.
Royal Road4.64· 329
Overpowered MCSchoolSecondary WorldSoft MagicWeak to Strong

Nonstandard Progression

Liam Lawson

C55/100
Jerrell Hawkins had a plan: marry Nadine Hartwell, study magic at University, and serve his kingdom in the prestigious Orichalcum Company. To do this, he needs a Class — but when his plan to create a new spellcasting class fails, everything goes sideways when an enemy sleeper agent burns down his world and Nadine is infected with lycanthropy. Jerrell's pursuit of a new Class leaves him with strange, controversial abilities: he can create and bond lycanthropes, and he is learning elemental magic. With Nadine now his bonded companion, he enlists in the military — and may find that the fate of the world rests on his shoulders.
Goodreads4.38· 275
Class SystemCompetent MCMilitarySecondary WorldSoft Magic

The Dao of Magic

Andries Louws

C55/100
Drew Liam is a thousand-year-old cultivator who just wanted to ascend and leave his planet behind — but after the powers-that-be tried to kill him and he was smacked into a completely different dimension, he woke up in a primitive medieval world with no qi to speak of. Now he's teaching a baby rabbit to kick things with qi, kidnapping clueless kids to educate them in the supernatural arts, and trying to figure out why a deer is fighting a feathery squirrel. Drew must rebuild his power and navigate a planet he may have accidentally set on a path to catastrophe.
Goodreads3.97· 1.4K
ComedyCultivationOverpowered MCSecondary WorldSoft MagicTransmigration

Cultivating Earth

Cromethus

C55/100
After hundreds of thousands of years cultivating, Zhao Gang has finally reached the penultimate threshold — ready to ascend to the level of True Immortal. To avoid drawing the attention of his enemies, he selects the most desolate plane he can find: Earth. Fast forward three thousand years. Zhao Gang discovers what his long absence has wrought — a cultivation-free culture that has independently unlocked the deep mysteries of creation. Now he can't help but wonder how this tiny, energy-barren planet could affect the course of all creation. There's only one problem. For that to happen, he first has to succeed in cultivating Earth.
Royal Road4.62· 634
CozyCultivationSchoolSecondary WorldSoft MagicSuperpowers+2

Alchemist of the Wilds: An Ex-Assassin's Guide to Cozy Romantic Brews

AT Valentine

C55/100
Lianthorn Belladonna could have been so many things — an artist, a mage, a gardener. Instead, his family sealed his future, trapping him in a life of scheming, poison, and murder. On the cusp of completing his poisonous masterpiece, he makes a choice that changes everything. He flees the gilded cage of their family manor and seeks refuge in a quiet frontier town, where the name Belladonna means nothing. With his family's infamous scarlet-bound recipe book hidden away, he attempts to forget the toxins and discover the simple joy of helping people. Out on the frontier — and in the company of a red-scaled Draconian carpenter with fire powers — 'helping people' will require all his skills, including the alchemy he worked so hard to escape.
Royal Road4.62· 605Goodreads4.40· 50
AlchemyComedyCozyGenius MCNon-human MCOverpowered MC+3

Chronicles of a Royal Pet

Ian Rodgers

C55/100
The world of Erafore is full of magic and mystery. Heroes battle dragons, mages confront demons, and the gods watch over it all. Yet among these incredible beings, a single creature is born with the power to rewrite the destiny of the land. Taken in as a pet by the princess of the Kingdom of Varia, a mere Ooze will rise to stand against an encroaching void and defend the ones he loves. But can a monster ever truly become a man?
Goodreads4.19· 1.2K
LitRPGNon-human MCSecondary WorldSoft MagicWeak to StrongWholesome

Arcane Apocalypse

Arawn Frostguard

C54/100
What would happen if Mana touched a Realm thus far deprived of it? The people of Earth are about to find out, and it's not going to be pretty. The moment the barrier keeping supernatural powers out collapsed, only the System's intervention held the world together. Mia is one of those tiny people on the floating rocks in the void — and she has much bigger problems, like goblins trying to eat her. It's not all bad: she may have monsters trying to eat her and disturbingly pointy ears, but she seems to have a real talent for magic.
Royal Road4.59· 721
GameLitLGBTQ+LitRPGNon-human MCOverpowered MCPost-apocalyptic+6

Continue Online

Stephan Morse

C54/100
A man broken by despair and depression, Grant Legate finds himself in a once-in-a-lifetime situation after receiving an Ultimate Edition copy of Continue Online. All he wishes for is a distraction from the thoughts plaguing his waking hours. He dives in headfirst, unaware of the AIs' intentions. They offer him the chance to play as one of their own — an NPC deserving of a proper send-off. What he discovers during the journey shakes Grant to his very core.
Goodreads4.01· 1.3K
LitRPGMysterySoft MagicVRMMO