Newt and Demon

When the apocalypse comes, a mysterious entity grants Theo Spencer the gift of reincarnation — a quiet life as an alchemist. He awakens in a small town in the southern reaches of a small kingdom, in a non-human body. Broken Tusk doesn't seem like much, but Theo's alchemy skills will soon turn their fortune. A cozy, low-stakes LitRPG featuring town building and management, charming characters, and a detailed alchemy system.

Donning the mantle of Mayor of Broken Tusk, Theo must navigate local politics, advance his alchemy, and keep the rowdy locals happy. His alchemical prowess grows by the day and people flock from afar for the chance at a new life, but life under the thumb of the Kingdom of Qavell is hard. As if navigating the complexities of a fickle demon god weren't difficult enough, ghosts from the past come calling. Citizens new and old unite to build something greater — their new mayor may have opened the door, but only the citizens can ensure their enduring future.

Trouble brews in the north as the small town of Broken Tusk expands and strikes deals with neighboring towns. The Kingdom of Qavell, long-neglecting the southlands, threatens to bring them all to heel. But the locals aren't willing to give up their independence — and an elven trader seems all too willing to help throw a wrench into the works. When a mysterious figure appears on the beaches outside of Broken Tusk, things kick into motion faster than expected. Theo will need both his alchemy and the ever-expanding skills of his citizens to face what's coming — and perhaps uncover what happened before he was brought to this world.

The connection between Broken Tusk and the Kingdom of Qavell has been severed. With a new celestial power shift underway, Theo pulls on the relationships he forged with nearby towns to establish the Southlands Alliance. Juggling politics, Theo must push his alchemy to unprecedented limits while the gods scheme and the Alliance pools its resources and talents to build a lasting legacy. Power draws power — they'll need to tread carefully to avoid unwanted attention.

The Southlands Alliance grows by the day and refugees join the ranks of Broken Tuskers. One last vestige of the Kingdom of Qavell remains to be dealt with. Thanks to his powerful Alchemist class core, Theo has worked alongside the Alliance to turn a long-neglected tract of land into a prosperous nation. Civic projects, long-standing mysteries, and Qavell looming on the horizon — Theo will do anything in his power to reach a peaceful solution and build a world where those with the heart to reshape it can finally rest.