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Rise of the Living Forge 5

By Actus

The Menagerie has finally stepped into the limelight.

After taking down Twelve, Arwin and his guild have earned themselves an invitation to the Proving Grounds. But they aren’t participating alone.

They’ve been joined by new allies, each of which have their own reasons to win the tournament… and not all of them align with the Menagerie.

If they’re going to come out ahead in a tournament against some of the most powerful adventurers in the Kingdom survive against members of the Adventurer’s Guild itself, Arwin is going to have create armor the likes of which the world has never seen before.

Book 5 in this epic LitRPG Saga from Actus, bestselling author of Return of the Runebound Professor. With nearly 7-million views on Royal Road, this definitive edition is perfect for fans of Seth Ring, Jonathan Brooks, Michael Chatfield and lovers of all things Progression Fantasy and Crafting.

About the Series:
 Features a healthy mix of crafting and combat, a strong-to-stronger MC, power progression, a detailed magic system, item enchantment, smithing, unforgettable characters, and much more!

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    Book Details

    • Series: Rise of the Living Forge
    • Format: Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, Paperback
    • Genre: LitRPG
    • Publisher: AETHON
    • Pages: 688
    • Publication Date: February 4, 2026
    • ASIN: B0FTZXKLB8

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