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Warmaster #9
Warmaster 9: Stormwatch Citadel: A LitRPG Fantasy Adventure
In returning to the north, Aderyn leaves behind the horrors and personal nightmares she suffered in the Southlands. But going north has its own challenges, because the new Fated One’s Destiny quest says only that they must bring peace to the Northlands. With little information about this mysterious, uninhabited place, Aderyn’s imagination conjures up dread monsters, terrible environmental hazards, and dungeons no one has ever seen.
In short, it’s the most exciting quest Aderyn’s had yet.
Accompanied by an old, dear friend, and joined by four unexpected strangers, Aderyn and her friends travel farther north than humans have in centuries. As the truth about their quest unfolds, and their assumptions about the Northlands unravel, they discover that nothing they have ever faced will threaten their team like the sacrifice demanded of them by Stormwatch Citadel.
In short, it’s the most exciting quest Aderyn’s had yet.
Accompanied by an old, dear friend, and joined by four unexpected strangers, Aderyn and her friends travel farther north than humans have in centuries. As the truth about their quest unfolds, and their assumptions about the Northlands unravel, they discover that nothing they have ever faced will threaten their team like the sacrifice demanded of them by Stormwatch Citadel.
- GenresFantasy
474 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 16, 2025
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About the author
Melissa McShane
94 books860 followersMelissa grew up a nomad, following her family all over the United States, and ended up living in the shadow of the Wasatch Mountains with her husband, four kids, and three very needy cats. Her love of reading was always a constant during those uncertain years, and her love of writing grew out of that. She wrote reviews and critical essays for many years before turning to fiction, and was surprised at how much she liked it. She loves the fantasy genre and how it stretches the imagination.
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January 16, 2026Another satisying adventure! Though this is still not my favorite subgenre, this series has three things going for it that draw me on: I like the characters and their complexity and growth. This time it was Isold.
I like the inventiveness. This time it was the giants and the river otters in particular.
And I love the System voice, in particular its interaction with Aderyn. I think my favorite description of this book, and one of the top five for all (maybe top three) was the Tempest Moth. A cool idea in the first place, but how the System tells it then that last line . . . so intriguing!
Looking forward to the next!
I like the inventiveness. This time it was the giants and the river otters in particular.
And I love the System voice, in particular its interaction with Aderyn. I think my favorite description of this book, and one of the top five for all (maybe top three) was the Tempest Moth. A cool idea in the first place, but how the System tells it then that last line . . . so intriguing!
Looking forward to the next!
January 23, 2026
This series is one of my favorites! I can't wait until book 10!
Nine books in, at this point I'm heavily invested in the characters and relationships. This book brought back some old friends and covered a lot of ground to get our adventurers in a position to complete Owen's Fated One Quest Chain
After defeating the Orc army, Aderyn and her friends are prepared for bigger and badder enemies, but also allies. Each of the books so far has had a unique experience for our adventurers. This books stays true to the LitRPG genre and gives the reader new challenges and ideas.
To avoid spoilers, I'll just say that across the series each book has truly unique and continuously building challenges for the adventurers. I appreciate the thought put into each level, dungeon and boss battle to give the real RPG feel to the story.
If you've never tried LitRPG, this is a great series to start with. The world building is fantastic, characters and challenges are unique but realistic, and it is just fun to read.
Nine books in, at this point I'm heavily invested in the characters and relationships. This book brought back some old friends and covered a lot of ground to get our adventurers in a position to complete Owen's Fated One Quest Chain
After defeating the Orc army, Aderyn and her friends are prepared for bigger and badder enemies, but also allies. Each of the books so far has had a unique experience for our adventurers. This books stays true to the LitRPG genre and gives the reader new challenges and ideas.
To avoid spoilers, I'll just say that across the series each book has truly unique and continuously building challenges for the adventurers. I appreciate the thought put into each level, dungeon and boss battle to give the real RPG feel to the story.
If you've never tried LitRPG, this is a great series to start with. The world building is fantastic, characters and challenges are unique but realistic, and it is just fun to read.
January 1, 2026
I love this series. It was great to see a character from the past show up. And Isold is finally getting his life sorted. Very interesting take on Giants. Really liked this one.
December 31, 2025
Stormwatch Citadel is the 9th book in the Warmaster Series by Melissa McShane. I enjoyed following all the characters now as if they are old friends, and the reintroduction of a previous character whom I had found intriguing and had actually wished would be added to the team.
They had an unusual quest this time - in fact quests within quests. First of course the vast Citadel which they initially expected to be a mere rumor. Then what seemed more like a natural phenomenon not a foe to be defeated. Along the way were, I kid you not, zombies. Not exactly like earth zombies but near enough to be terrifying. And giants and - oh! An absolute favorite of mine, the giant river otters that were formidable foes if attacked but easily made into pets like big dogs. It was another swift-paced, fascinating adventure and I am eagerly awaiting the next installment! Highly recommended!
They had an unusual quest this time - in fact quests within quests. First of course the vast Citadel which they initially expected to be a mere rumor. Then what seemed more like a natural phenomenon not a foe to be defeated. Along the way were, I kid you not, zombies. Not exactly like earth zombies but near enough to be terrifying. And giants and - oh! An absolute favorite of mine, the giant river otters that were formidable foes if attacked but easily made into pets like big dogs. It was another swift-paced, fascinating adventure and I am eagerly awaiting the next installment! Highly recommended!
December 18, 2025
Going Down in Rating
The series starts off well but somehow morphed into some teen romance. The MC is not very likable, she naive, opinionated, and nosy; although, the author tries to describe her as compassionate and wise. Also, as the series continues I'm starting to wonder if removing the level cap should be anyone's goal I don't see any upsides to it. Overall, not the worst story but it seems in order to extend the story into numerous books the author lost the plot.
The series starts off well but somehow morphed into some teen romance. The MC is not very likable, she naive, opinionated, and nosy; although, the author tries to describe her as compassionate and wise. Also, as the series continues I'm starting to wonder if removing the level cap should be anyone's goal I don't see any upsides to it. Overall, not the worst story but it seems in order to extend the story into numerous books the author lost the plot.
January 9, 2026
great distraction
A fun read and much appreciated distraction from this world. As usual, my only complaint is that it ended too soon. Not that it was a bad place to stop, just that I would have liked more.
A fun read and much appreciated distraction from this world. As usual, my only complaint is that it ended too soon. Not that it was a bad place to stop, just that I would have liked more.
December 20, 2025
Awesome
I’ve enjoyed the series the pace of the story and character development is great. I can’t wait for the next book!
I’ve enjoyed the series the pace of the story and character development is great. I can’t wait for the next book!
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