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Rise of the Grandmaster
Series · 15
books · 2019-2022

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Rise of the Grandmaster

2019

Some people just knew how to go out in style. Tim had never been one of those guys. Tim was always a planner. The plan was to get into college, graduate, and find a well-paying job. That plan was coming together nicely until he saw a presentation to get paid to play 'The Etheric Coast' At his graduation ceremony. After watching the company's employee recruitment video, Big Richie’s words had a whole new meaning. He could spend his life going from a cubicle at work to a one-bedroom apartment and back again. . .Or he could take a leap of faith by entering a virtual world of unlimited possibilities. And get paid. Now he just has to figure out how to get the job of his dreams, help his parents financially, and catch the attention of the girl of his dreams. It was time for him to catch his wave.Tim sure hoped it didn't kill him first. RUNNING TIME ⇒ 20hrs. and 36mins. ©2019 Bradford Bates and Michael Anderle (P)2020 Tantor
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The Trials of Tristholm

2020

“Werewolves? You might as well glue sprinkles to a donkey and tell everyone it’s a rainbow colored unicorn.” -Jedidiah Dawson before disappearing on the way to Tristholm. Tim’s plan didn’t include going toe to toe with one of the most powerful men in Promethia, but he had, and he won. Wasn’t winning supposed to make things easier? Instead of getting to live on easy street, Tim’s victory only increased his reputation as a man who could solve problems. This time those problems had teeth. Thankfully Tim hit level ten, and once he settled on his upgraded class their newest adventure could began in earnest. Life in The Etheric Coast wasn’t exactly what he expected, it was better. With new adventures and epic loot on the horizon, Tim was never more excited to see where his next quest would take him. It was time for Tim to start his next adventure, and there was only one way to attack the unknown. “LeeeeeRoyyyyyyy!”
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Deserts of Naroosh

2021

“Go to the desert? No thanks. I’ve got plenty of good wholesome ways to die right here. Plus, the sand, it just gets everywhere.” ~Big Phil as he tucked into his fourth slice of apple pie. The Blue Dagger Society saved the city of Tristholm from Vitaria’s minions and defeated the evil under the mountain. If conquering the Goddess’ creations was enough to keep the people Tristholm and Promethia safe, Tim might have gone back to blacksmithing before starting their next adventure, but he knew the truth. Keeping the Etheric Coast free of Vitaria’s influence was going to take more aggressive measures than pounding a hammer into some steel. It was time to throw down with a Goddess. Knowing they had their own Goddess standing right behind them made him feel more optimistic about their chances. Eternia’s influence was growing with each one of their victories. With the Goddess of Light standing behind them, how could they lose? One victory after another, is what following Eternia’s path had brought to their guild. She’d laid out the bread crumbs. All they had to do now was follow her to glory and riches. Leaving the lands of light for the first time and entering a realm controlled by Vitaria would be new for all of them. Tim felt his excitement at the idea building. A new zone was the perfect opportunity for new challenges, harder fights, longer quests, and unique bosses. With all of the grinding came the chance for mountains of shinty loot. He really did love the loot. With his friends by his side, Tim was ready to face down whatever Vitaria could throw against them. Their new adventure beckoned, and like any journey, this one would begin by putting one foot in front of the other. For victory, for honor, for the Blue Dagger Society!
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The Eyes of Prophecy

2021

“The reason we don’t pay dragon hunters upfront is they tend to get turned into crispy little snacks, and the big fat lizards get to keep our gold. So now it’s strictly a pay-on-delivery line of work. Does the Blue Dagger Society really want to go into this line of work? Their next quest would be decided over a heaping double stack of Joe’s famous buttermilk pancakes. Doesn’t everything work better with pancakes? King Rasmus has something Eternia needs. The Blue Dagger Society needs the experience. It was settled. They were about to embark on another epic adventure.
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Battle for the Kingdom

2022

Eternia was almost back to full strength, but the Duke was making her move to take over the kingdom for the Dark Goddess Vitaria. Now the Blue Dagger society would have to fight on two fronts. They had to secure the kingdom before taking the fight to Vitaria. The Duke wasn’t going to make things easy. So The Blue Dagger Society would level up their skills. Grind for the best loot in the game and polish their rotations until they are locked in and ready to go. With Eternia’s help against Vitaria, they might just stand a chance. New skills, epic loot, individual quests, and a hell of a lot of group content. Buckle up, buttercup, because the final battle for the kingdom is underway.
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The Forbidden Depths

2022

When annoying the bad guys doesn’t do a thing for your stats…you’re not trying hard enough. Note: This book was previously released as part of the megabook The Trials of Tristholm. Tim and the group head back to Promethea. They’ve stepped on some big toes in their adventures and the owners of those toes aren't pleased. Lorelai is kidnapped by Lord Astor and his henchman Malvonis. The Blue Dagger Society jump into action to save her. With Lorelai returned to the group and Lord Astor dealt with, Tim and company pack their bags to return to Tristholm. A new darkness is emerging from beneath the mountain. A threat worse than werewolves plagues the city of Tristholm. This new foe must be put to rest by our brave adventurers before they can move on. What will they find down there—and what new adventures await if they can make it to the other side?
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Screech of the Harpy

2022

Forbidden fruit tastes the sweetest… Note: this book was previously published as part of the megabook Deserts of Naroosh. Jabari warns Tim and The Blue Dagger Society to stay out of the desert. So, of course, they are going to the desert. Before they can leave on their new adventure, they are sidetracked by Jessi. The farm that supplies Tristholm is under attack by a harpy. If the farm can’t provide enough food, the people could starve. Before the guild can leave for the desert, they must stop the threat to Tristholm and the harvest. The harpy leads the guild to an evil doctor with a connection to the dark goddess. They reach the doctor’s evil lair, a dungeon containing a new evil in every room. Will they win the final fight against Dr. Zacharias, who has been twisted by the dark goddess’ magic? The dark goddess’ plan is simple: conquer the desert, conquer the world. There is a resistance forming in the desert. Khalid and Neemalead the fightagainst the partnership between the Pharaoh and the dark goddess. Can the resistance stop them before it’s too late?
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The Pharaoh’s Generals

2022

The resistance grows and Tim and the Guild finally make it to the desert. Note: this book was previously published as part of the megabook Deserts of Naroosh. Lorelai finds a new love interest in Neema as the group takes on the first three quests for Khalid. The Blue Dagger Society’s first task is to take out the Pharaoh’s top three generals. Dracon, Zerker, and The Daughters. With the generals out of the way, the group is assigned individual tasks. Healing the people, burning the enemy's resources, freeing prisoners, stealing enemy plans, and reclaiming the Viridian Shroud as a symbol of hope for the people. It’s all in a day’s work for our intrepid adventurers. With the path clear, it’s time to take the fight to the Dark Goddess.
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Savior of the Sands

2022

How do you kill a goddess? With the help of another goddess, of course. Note: this book was previously published as part of the megabook Deserts of Naroosh. This is the chance for Eternia to stop her sister Vitaria once and for all. The only thing standing in Eternia’s way is the Pharaoh and the horde of horrors at her sister’s command. What she needs is god-level help. What she has is five adventurers. The final battle looms, and Tim and the Blue Dagger Society join Khalid’s war party. They have a plan in place. All they need to do now is execute it. Before they get their shot at the Goddess Vitaria, the Blue Dagger society have to fight their way to the city against her strongest minions. Will the combined might of the Pharaoh and Vitaria be too much to overcome, or will The Blue Dagger Society and their friends from the desert win the day?
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Tremors of Fate

2022

Tim hits level twenty, and upgrades his stats. Note: This book was previously published as part of the megabook The Eyes of Prophecy. Level up, power up, right? To no one’s surprise, especially Tim’s, it’s not so simple. His access to new skills won’t come until he completes his class change quest. There’s no time to tackle it until the Goddess Eternia gets her power restored. The Goddess was greatly weakened when she saved the guild and their allies from her sister. Returning to the city of Promethea, the Blue Dagger Society must find a way to help the Goddess power back up. Eternia sends them on a mission to seek an audience with the King in the hope he can be persuaded to give up an ancient family artifact to save his kingdom. Tim and the Blue Dagger Society find out that making it past the three royals standing between them and the King’s audience chamber is an easier task on paper than it is in person. Each of the royals wants a boon for granting the guild passage through their lands, and there is an ancient evil standing in the way of completing the quest. The dark Goddess Vitaria hasn’t given up her obsession with taking over the Etheric Coast. Vitaria plans to push her advantage before the people of the desert can figure out she survived. Can Tim and his friends succeed before she sows the seeds of discord and makes her move?
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Witch in the Woods

2022

Making it past the Royals was tough, but the Blue Dagger Society made it to their audience with the King. Note: This book was previously published as part of the megabook The Eyes of Prophecy. If only things were as easy as asking him for the artifact and returning to save Eternia. The King has been cursed by the evil witch Isadora. The Crown Prince agrees to help the adventurers, but only if they can find a way to save the King and kill the witch. Things got harder for the Blue Dagger Society when they hit level twenty without taking their class change quests. To have any hope of defeating the witch, they must to take the time to finish their personal quests. Each of the brave adventurers goes off on their own quest to obtain their new class. New classes for the adventurers mean new skills and abilities, along with even more ass-kicking capabilities. Powered up, the group comes together to take on Isadora in her forest fortress. If they free the King from her curse, the stone of Immoritis will be theirs and the Goddess Eternia will be restored to power in time to save the kingdom from Vitaria’s wrath. If they fail, the Kingdom of Eternia and the Etheric Coast are doomed to fall to the Dark Goddess.
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One King of a Problem

2022

Duke Ravenstorm makes her play to take over the Kingdom of Eternia with Vitaria’s help. This book was previously published as part of the megabook The Eyes of Prophecy. With the King on the road to recovery, does the Duke stand a chance? Prince Desmond begins to suspect that there is something wrong with the newly awakened King. His father is acting differently, but what can he do about it? Challenging the King is treason. Meanwhile, a death at the palace has everyone in the kingdom on edge. Desmond must get to the bottom of the mystery, but he can’t do it by himself. He needs the Blue Dagger Society’s help once again. Tim and his friends accept the quest and enter the mythical lands of Cronos in search of answers to the King’s condition. To make it to Cronos, the group must face down her most loyal followers. This will be a whole new test for them against enemies with unique powers. Will Tim and his friends be able to defeat Cronos and save the Kingdom of Eternia? Or will the strongest boss they’ve faced have one final trick up her sleeve? Scroll up and click BUY NOW or READ FOR FREE and join the Blue Dagger Society as they are pushed to their limits!
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Sisters of Eternal Bliss

2022

The King has been preoccupied since the Shapeshifter killed the Queen. Note: This book was previously published as part of the megabook Battle for the Kingdom. Watch Commander Brennen has been kidnapped, and the Duke has continued to push her advantage of the King’s distraction. Lady Lucy Briarthorn is being forced into an arranged marriage with the Duke’s son. The Blue Dagger Society finds out about the impending marriage and rushes to save Lucy before it can take place. Prince Desmond comes to the Blue Dagger Society with a bargain. Deal with the Sisters of Eternal Bliss, and the Prince will help them stop the wedding. Tim and his friends buckle up for another fight they’re not sure they can win. Can they make it in time to save Lady Briarthorn from a marriage of inconvenience? Scroll up and click BUY NOW or READ FOR FREE and join the Blue Dagger Society as the final stage of their adventures get underway!
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Ravenstorm’s Last Dance

2022

The battle isn’t over. It’s only just beginning… This book was previously published as part of the megabook Battle for the Kingdom. Duke Ravenstorm’s son was gravely injured during the fight against the Blue Dagger Society and Lady Lucy Briarthorn is still in her clutches. The Duke hurries to strike a deal with the Dark Goddess Vitaria, while the King prepares to breach her castle and free Lady Briarthorn. The Blue Dagger Society is once again forced to split up to ensure victory. Tim, Shadowlily, JaKobi, Cassie, and Lorelai go their separate ways to collect the pieces of the spell that will bring down the magical barrier around the Duke’s lands. Each of them must overcome the obstacle standing in the way of getting back before the Duke’s reckless grab for power results in disaster for the whole kingdom. Will the Blue Dagger Society’s attempt to storm the Duke’s lands end with them freeing Lady Briarthron? Can they save the kingdom before the Duke’s actions hand it to Vitaria? Scroll up and click BUY NOW or READ FOR FREE and join the Blue Dagger Society as they get closer to the final battle!
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How to Kill a Goddess

2022

There is only one Save the kingdom from the dark goddess Vitaria. This book was previously published as part of the megabook Battle for the Kingdom. Vitaria has amassed her forces, and the final battle arrives for Tim and the Blue Dagger Society. Before the adventurers can take on the Dark Goddess, Eternia needs them to track down several items for her. Time is running out, and the threat posed by Vitaria is almost upon the kingdom. With the barrier breached, our brave adventurers enter the Goddess Vitaria’s realm with the intent of stopping her for good or dying in the attempt. It all comes down to this one moment. Tim and his friends must win the fight for their lives—and everyone else’s—or lose everything. Will justice and light prevail, or will the Etheric Coast fall to darkness? Scroll up and click BUY NOW or READ FOR FREE and join the Blue Dagger Society as they embark on the ultimate adventure!

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