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Blade's Rest #3
Builder of Blade's Rest: A Low-stakes Town Building Litrpg
Hello, friend. Welcome back to Blade’s Rest!
Fighting, apocalyptic quests, endless danger – it’s nice to get a break from that kind of thing sometimes. Why not escape into a world where fighting isn’t the only way to level up?
Come to a place where you’ll get a mug of tasty beer and a bowl of hearty winter stew to warm your belly. A place with bookstores owned by grouchy satyrs, and bakeries where delicious sweet treats are guaranteed.
Does that sound like just what you need? If so, you’re in luck.
Josh and his fellow builders want to take their little haven up to the next level and become recognized as a settlement. That means there are more shops to be built, skills to learn, and things to be crafted. And that’s just the way Josh likes it.
Blade’s Rest is growing by the day, so why not follow the journey of the sleepy little village as it does? There’s a warm stew and a roaring fire waiting for you in the tavern, and the friendly residents always love to meet travelers.
Slip into a warm sweatshirt, grab yourself a hot drink, and prepare to spend a cozy few hours in Blade’s Rest.
This is book 3 in the relaxing town-building LitRPG series, Blade’s Rest, by Tom Watts, the author of ‘Small-Town Crafter.’ The first book is called, ‘Welcome to Blade’s Rest.’
Fighting, apocalyptic quests, endless danger – it’s nice to get a break from that kind of thing sometimes. Why not escape into a world where fighting isn’t the only way to level up?
Come to a place where you’ll get a mug of tasty beer and a bowl of hearty winter stew to warm your belly. A place with bookstores owned by grouchy satyrs, and bakeries where delicious sweet treats are guaranteed.
Does that sound like just what you need? If so, you’re in luck.
Josh and his fellow builders want to take their little haven up to the next level and become recognized as a settlement. That means there are more shops to be built, skills to learn, and things to be crafted. And that’s just the way Josh likes it.
Blade’s Rest is growing by the day, so why not follow the journey of the sleepy little village as it does? There’s a warm stew and a roaring fire waiting for you in the tavern, and the friendly residents always love to meet travelers.
Slip into a warm sweatshirt, grab yourself a hot drink, and prepare to spend a cozy few hours in Blade’s Rest.
This is book 3 in the relaxing town-building LitRPG series, Blade’s Rest, by Tom Watts, the author of ‘Small-Town Crafter.’ The first book is called, ‘Welcome to Blade’s Rest.’
- GenresFantasy
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First published August 24, 2023
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About the author
Tom Watts
14 books38 followersHey! Tom Watts here. If you're reading this then you've either read one of my books or you’re thinking about doing it, and I want to say thanks either way.
I write low-stakes fantasy books that offer people a little of that important thing we call escapism, and I might have what you’re looking for.
Do you want to become a master craftsperson and live in a small, sunny village full of taverns and cafes? Then I have the story for you! Try my book, ‘Small-Town Crafter: the Artificer’s Apprentice.’
Or maybe you want to build a whole town from scratch right on top of untouched land, together with a couple of good friends. If that sounds good, then I’ve got something you’ll enjoy! Check out, ‘Welcome to Blade’s Rest.’
So, those are a couple of my books. As for me, well, I live in a little village with my wife and three dogs. When I’m not writing then I’m reading, and when I’m not doing that I’ve usually got a small schnauzer trying to get my attention.
Thanks for stopping by my author page. Make sure you press ‘follow’ so that you can be the first to find out when I release a new book.
Finally, If you try one of my books, then I'd like to wish you happy reading. Hope you enjoy visiting one of my fictional towns for a while.
Nice to meet you,
Tom.
I write low-stakes fantasy books that offer people a little of that important thing we call escapism, and I might have what you’re looking for.
Do you want to become a master craftsperson and live in a small, sunny village full of taverns and cafes? Then I have the story for you! Try my book, ‘Small-Town Crafter: the Artificer’s Apprentice.’
Or maybe you want to build a whole town from scratch right on top of untouched land, together with a couple of good friends. If that sounds good, then I’ve got something you’ll enjoy! Check out, ‘Welcome to Blade’s Rest.’
So, those are a couple of my books. As for me, well, I live in a little village with my wife and three dogs. When I’m not writing then I’m reading, and when I’m not doing that I’ve usually got a small schnauzer trying to get my attention.
Thanks for stopping by my author page. Make sure you press ‘follow’ so that you can be the first to find out when I release a new book.
Finally, If you try one of my books, then I'd like to wish you happy reading. Hope you enjoy visiting one of my fictional towns for a while.
Nice to meet you,
Tom.
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October 5, 2023
A Well Crafted Book
This is the third book in the series and the best so far. Much more relaxed and comfortable. I like my low-stakes town building to be low-stress as well.
I did miss the Real World aspect in this book. We didn't even hear from Sas. I liked it when they met with other players.
I have read Watts' other series, about Lewis the Artificer. I much preferred this series. Some of the overlap, like when Josh goes to the market to hawk his wares was a mistake.
I am looking forward to book four!
Read everyday, read for fun!
This is the third book in the series and the best so far. Much more relaxed and comfortable. I like my low-stakes town building to be low-stress as well.
I did miss the Real World aspect in this book. We didn't even hear from Sas. I liked it when they met with other players.
I have read Watts' other series, about Lewis the Artificer. I much preferred this series. Some of the overlap, like when Josh goes to the market to hawk his wares was a mistake.
I am looking forward to book four!
Read everyday, read for fun!
January 5, 2024
4/5
I really like the way the story is progressing. Sadly, neither of the second and third book are as good as the first one, probably due to losing novelty after getting settled into this game world. Even so, they are worth reading. They're getting me all excited for the future when we'll have games likes these.
I can't wait for the next one!
I really like the way the story is progressing. Sadly, neither of the second and third book are as good as the first one, probably due to losing novelty after getting settled into this game world. Even so, they are worth reading. They're getting me all excited for the future when we'll have games likes these.
I can't wait for the next one!
August 26, 2023
Builder of Blades Rest
Pretty interesting tale of building a settlement into a town, and the problems that entail.
Very interesting to follow around.
Waiting with anticipation for the next installment.
Pretty interesting tale of building a settlement into a town, and the problems that entail.
Very interesting to follow around.
Waiting with anticipation for the next installment.
November 12, 2023
Wow so bo4ing
So boring 8 actually stopped reading the last book a5 60‰… I just couldn't finish it, it just got too stupid and just didn't have any direction. Extremely dissatisfied with the series...
So boring 8 actually stopped reading the last book a5 60‰… I just couldn't finish it, it just got too stupid and just didn't have any direction. Extremely dissatisfied with the series...
November 27, 2023
Great series
Series continued as forcast by the first book. Not the only low fighting series, but a well crafted and writen series.
Series continued as forcast by the first book. Not the only low fighting series, but a well crafted and writen series.
January 8, 2024
Relaxing
This is a relaxing crafter and town building book. No battles or drama. Just a guy crafting, building, and growing one skill at a time.
This is a relaxing crafter and town building book. No battles or drama. Just a guy crafting, building, and growing one skill at a time.
May 24, 2024
Another decent book. This series is what is is at this point, and that is cozy and inoffensive. 👍🏽
March 17, 2025
After Book 2's relatively high suspense level (for a Cozy gamelit book), Book 3 returned to "very cozy". There was a moment of interpersonal tension in the middle of the book, but only for a moment. Otherwise, it followed a simple little story arc of Josh struggling with Artificery while leveling up the Town of Blade's Rest.
Very relaxing read.
Watts still could use an editor :)
Very relaxing read.
Watts still could use an editor :)
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