Given the hereditary nature of classes, everyone expects Damien—the child of two high-tiered adventurers—to be granted a high-tier combat class of his own. Expectations are betrayed, however, when Damien finds himself instead saddled with a crafting class of the lowest possible tier: [Neophyte Tailor].
Left practically crippled compared to those with better classes, Damien wants to avoid becoming a pawn in the machinations of the nobility, desiring only to grind his level in peace while wondering why the usual rules of inheritance were broken. Was it his desire to excel by his own effort, rather than an unearned blessing from a god? Did the Five take offence at his opinions on the unfairness of hereditary classes? Or maybe it was something to do with the alien voice that intruded on his ceremony?
A voice that offers great power, and freedom from the tyranny of the Five, but that never names its price.
This story is litRPG-lite. While the class someone possesses controls most of their lives, people don't get dinged at for every level they gain, nor can they see their status without undergoing a special ritual. The MC has no romantic interest. Crafting is merely a way to game the system, and doesn't feature heavily in the story, aside from a few descriptions on how they're carrying out the system abuse. There is, on one unfortunate occasion, maths. The pace is quick.
Published here, Scribble Hub and patreon. This was a participant in the Spring 2022 writathon. (i.e. it was posted as-written at high speed, with no pre-planning.)
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 36 | Chapter 36: In which the story ends abruptly | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 35 | Chapter 35: In which Five have become One | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 34 | Chapter 34: In which more history occurs than is healthy | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 33 | Chapter 33: In which they meet the puppeteer | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 32 | Chapter 32: In which the sun sets | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 31 | Chapter 31: In which the victor is a surprise | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 30 | Chapter 30: In which some flies wander willingly into a web | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 29 | Chapter 29: In which they pick up the pieces | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 28 | Chapter 28: In which it comes | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 27 | Chapter 27: In which Lana climbs a tree | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 26 | Chapter 26: In which someone explains what's going on | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 25 | Chapter 25: In which a healer heals | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 24 | Chapter 24: In which success feels hollow | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 23 | Chapter 23: In which immortality is a curse | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 22 | Chapter 22: In which there were no good options | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 21 | Chapter 21: In which reunions deserve better food | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 20 | Chapter 20: In which Damien decides that being a badass isn't for him | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 19 | Chapter 19: In which alternate truths are explored | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 18 | Chapter 18: In which foreign lands have hostile climates | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 17 | Chapter 17: In which no-one slays a dragon | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 16 | Chapter 16: In which there is a murder | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 15 | Chapter 15: In which the trio dream | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 14 | Chapter 14: In which a merchant points out the loopholes | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 13 | Chapter 13: In which someone knocks on a door | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 12 | Chapter 12: In which it speaks its name | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 11 | Chapter 11: In which someone finally does some crafting | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 10 | Chapter 10: In which a noble is surprisingly polite | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 9 | Chapter 9: In which cultural difficulties prove widespread | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 8 | Chapter 8: In which no-one gives up | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 7 | Chapter 7: In which there turns out to be nuance | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 6 | Chapter 6: In which Damien trips over a runaway | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 5 | Chapter 5: In which a priestess raises her voice | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 4 | Chapter 4: In which more maths occurs than is healthy | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 3 | Chapter 3: In which a noble continues to be an arrogant prick | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 2 | Chapter 2: In which it was not, in fact, him | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 1 | Chapter 1: In which someone slays a dragon | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 12 | What if Damien turned around? (Part 12) | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 11 | What if Damien turned around? (Part 11) | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 10 | What if Damien turned around? (Part 10) | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 9 | What if Damien turned around? (Part 9) | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 8 | What if Damien turned around? (Part 8) | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 7 | What if Damien turned around? (Part 7) | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 6 | What if Damien turned around? (Part 6) | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 5 | What if Damien turned around? (Part 5) | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 4 | What if Damien turned around? (Part 4) | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 3 | What if Damien turned around? (Part 3) | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 2 | What if Damien turned around? (Part 2) | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | 1 | What If Damien turned around? (Part 1) | RoyalRoadL | |
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An Unwavering Craftsman | What if Damien turned around? (Final Part) | RoyalRoadL |