Tower of Cards 2: Runeseeker
D42/100Web serial by JPwrites
Almost half a century has passed since prison ships discovered a mysterious tower off the coast of Australia. Monarchies, republics, and trading empires built a city around it to contain the monsters spilling from its rune-covered structure. The few who dared climb it learned the magic of Gaia's runic cards. Now people delve the tower for fame, fortune, and power. Diya Sen climbs hoping to find clues about his missing brother and solve Gaia's mysteries — but the warring noble houses stand in his way. Only allies and powerful cards will help him function outside the nobility's control. Not all cards are made equal, and as an ordinary man, sources of power are outside his reach. Perhaps the talents of a Spell Thief will prove more useful.