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After a mysterious curse marks combat veterans Erik and Rugrat with game-like stats, they are pulled into the perilous First Realm. Combining modern military tactics with martial cultivation and crafting, the two must master their new abilities to survive and ascend.

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  • A military veteran duo
  • Deep crafting and cultivation progression
  • Military tactics and large-scale warfare
  • A tight-knit found family

Good to know

  • A slow start in the first book
  • Rough editing and prose throughout
  • A rushed pace in later books

How it ends: While some found the pacing rushed, readers generally felt the action-packed finale wrapped up most loose ends.

Tags

  • Multiple POV
  • Weak to Strong
  • Found Family
  • No Romance
  • Epic Length
  • Fast Progression
  • Crafting
  • Cultivation
  • LitRPG Elements
  • Portal Fantasy
  • Survival
  • War & Strategy

Reading order

  1. Cover for The Two Week Curse: A LitRPG Fantasy Series (The Ten Realms Book 1)

    Book 1: The Two Week Curse

    393 pages17h audio2018

    Combat medic Erik West and his marine buddy Jimmy "Rugrat" Rodriguez are struck by the terrifying "two-week curse." Marked for an inescapable teleportation, they've begun seeing game-like stat screens and acquiring new abilities, knowing no one has ever returned from this fate. When the curse finally transports them, these two soldiers are thrust into a perilous isekai world brimming with magic, cultivation, and the harsh reality that strength ensures survival. In this portal fantasy with heavy crafting, they must rapidly adapt, combining their military training and newfound LitRPG skills to forge their own path and survive in this dangerous new realm. From international bestseller Michael Chatfield's Ten Realms series, this book promises an immersive adventure.

  2. Cover for The Second Realm: A LitRPG Fantasy Series (The Ten Realms Book 2)

    Book 2: The Second Realm

    555 pages17.5h audio2018

    When Erik and Rugrat were thrust into the Ten Realms, they quickly learned the harsh realities of a world where the strong dominate. After contracting the mysterious "two week curse," they began to unravel the system's secrets and understand their own character sheets. Their journey saw them conquer the Beast Mountain Dungeon, becoming leaders of nearly two hundred survivors.

    Now, commanding the Alva Dungeon, they face a new, critical challenge. To ensure its survival and provide a future for their people, they desperately need to acquire more power—mana stones, dungeon cores, and monster cores. As they ascend to the second realm, Erik and Rugrat must rapidly grow their skills and find new resources, understanding that their survival, and that of the Alva Dungeon, is never an easy task in these dangerous realms.

  3. Cover for The Third Realm: A LitRPG Fantasy Series (The Ten Realms Book 3)

    Book 3: The Third Realm

    575 pages17.5h audio2018

    Dive into an isekai/portal fantasy adventure, richly infused with heavy crafting, as the third realm introduces new, perilous challenges within the expansive Ten Realms. Erik embarks on a quest to find Old Hei, while his companion Rugrat grapples with a broken mana system. Their individual paths converge as both must complete the alchemist association's demanding trial. Despite their best intentions, trouble relentlessly pursues the duo, forcing them to fight their way across the third realm. Simultaneously, in the first realm, Alva and Vermire confront one of their greatest challenges yet. In a world teetering between chaos and creation, the stakes are higher than ever.

  4. Cover for The Fourth Realm: A LitRPG Fantasy Series (The Ten Realms Book 4)

    Book 4: The Fourth Realm

    893 pages22h audio2019

    Dive into a thrilling isekai portal fantasy where heavy crafting meets brutal combat. Protagonists Erik and Rugrat must venture deeper into the perilous Ten Realms, specifically the formidable Battlefield Realm. This isn't just any land; it's a domain where powerful sects clash, higher realm fighters roam, and fortunes are won and lost in the blink of an eye. To elevate their own strength and that of Alva, they have no choice but to face its challenges head-on.

    The Fourth Realm promises an ultimate test, a forge where only the strongest survive. For Erik and Rugrat, this journey will either fundamentally transform their lives, granting them the spoils of victory, or lead to their ultimate demise. Prepare for an intense LitRPG adventure where every crafted item and hard-won battle could mean the difference between triumph and oblivion in a realm that truly favors the bold.

  5. Cover for The Fifth Realm: A LitRPG Fantasy Series (The Ten Realms Book 5)

    Book 5: The Fifth Realm

    713 pages23h audio2019

    After successfully taking and defending Vuzgal, Erik and Rugrat embark on their next monumental task: building a thriving city. With Vuzgal secured as a crucial stronghold, they mobilize Alva and their allies to construct a new metropolis, solidifying their hard-won gains in this *Isekai/portal fantasy* world. This period is dedicated to expanding their personal power through intensive *crafting*, rigorous fighting training, and cultivation. As their strength grows, their focus shifts towards the formidable dungeon of Vermire, ready to assert their newfound might. Meanwhile, Alva operates in the shadows, her enigmatic actions hinting at deeper mysteries connected to the Fifth Realm. This installment of the bestselling Ten Realms series, celebrated for its blend of action and storytelling, promises to scratch every *LitRPG* itch with its *heavy crafting* and character growth.

  6. Cover for Sixth Realm Part 1: A LitRPG Fantasy Series (The Ten Realms Book 6)

    Book 6: Sixth Realm Part 1

    530 pages13.5h audio2020

    Join Erik and Rugrat in a thrilling Isekai/portal fantasy journey into the perilous Sixth Realm, a world of sunlit cities and treacherous dungeons. Their adventure finds Vuzgal gripped by a fierce fighting competition and declaring its independence, drawing our heroes into the fray.

    Meanwhile, Alva plots to reclaim the lost Floor of Water, and the Adventurer Guild sharpens its blades for war against the enigmatic Willful Institute. With Earth’s modern knowledge applied in unexpected ways, and the Beast Mountain Range united under an Empire, the stakes are incredibly high.

    Experience heart-pounding video game action, stats, loot, and heavy crafting. Witness how Erik and Rugrat’s unique blend of realistic technologies and magical abilities empowers even a small party to build a city and ultimately give rise to an Empire.

  7. Cover for Sixth Realm Part 2: A litRPG Fantasy series (The Ten Realms Book 7)

    Book 7: Sixth Realm Part 2

    599 pages16h audio2020

    Immerse yourself in a thrilling Isekai/portal fantasy adventure brimming with heavy crafting, where danger lurks in every shadow. As Erik and Rugrat return to Alva, they discover the stakes have escalated dramatically. With the Adventurer's Guild operating covertly under Alva's guidance, a powerful new threat looms: a sect from the mysterious sixth realm. Now, with an enemy at their backs and a secret hanging over Alva, Erik and Rugrat must confront whether their extensive preparations are enough. Will Alva's true nature be exposed?

    This action-packed Ten Realms installment continues the acclaimed series from international bestseller Michael Chatfield, offering deep world-building and engaging character arcs for LitRPG fans. Join the millions who have already experienced the fight in the shadows and unravel the mysteries of Alva's secret.

  8. Cover for Seventh Realm Part 1: A LitRPG Fantasy series (The Ten Realms Book 8)

    Book 8: Seventh Realm Part 1

    702 pages23h audio2021

    War has erupted across the Ten Realms, threatening the Willful Institute and the first realm. For years, Alva, an individual of unprecedented skill, has trained a nation, developing unique weapons and tactics. Now, this collective known as Alva, forged and tempered in their own dungeon and supported by their crafters and traders, stands at the precipice of a full-scale war. Having reclaimed their home and conquered Vuzgal, their abilities and skills will be tested as they prepare to shake the very foundations of the ten realms. As a formidable beast stirs in the Beast Mountain Range, key figures Erik and Rugrat must step out of the shadows. This is an epic Isekai/portal fantasy, rich with heavy crafting elements.

  9. Cover for The Seventh Realm Part 2: A LitRPG Fantasy series (The Ten Realms Book 9)

    Book 9: The Seventh Realm Part 2

    517 pages17h audio2021

    In this **Isekai/portal fantasy with heavy crafting**, the Alvans have endured immense hardship, paying a heavy price for their survival. From a small group fighting for their lives, they forged a resilient nation, bravely challenging the mighty United Sect Alliance and the formidable forces of the Seventh Realm. Erik and Rugrat, the leaders who sparked this nation, now face the realization that Alva has grown beyond their control, demanding a new form of leadership and unity.

    Beaten but unbroken, each Alvan has cultivated their mana and tempered their spirit. Now, they must deepen their belief in one another. With no other path forward, they stand united, ready to defend what they’ve built with their very lives, pushing forward inch by agonizing inch, confident that Alva will rise stronger tomorrow, fueled by sacrifice and an unbreakable will.

  10. Cover for The Eighth Realm: A LitRPG Fantasy series (The Ten Realms Book 10)

    Book 10: The Eighth Realm

    265 pages9h audio2021

    In this installment of the bestselling Ten Realms series, Erik and Rugrat face their most formidable challenge yet in an Isekai/portal fantasy world rife with heavy crafting. They've reached the Eighth Realm, a place unlike any other. It's not a physical landscape but a profound question: Why do you fight?

    Mere levels and cultivation won't suffice here. To progress to the Ninth Realm, they must look inward, find their truth, and understand their ultimate reason for battling. This LitRPG adventure pushes our heroes beyond their combat skills, delving into the psychological facets of their journey, forcing them to confront their deepest motivations and truly earn their path forward.

  11. Cover for The Ninth Realm: A LitRPG Fantasy series (The Ten Realms Book 11)

    Book 11: The Ninth Realm

    212 pages7h audio2022

    Step into the world of Avegaaren Academy, the heart of the Imperium where legends are forged. This Isekai/portal fantasy, rich with heavy crafting and LitRPG elements, follows Erik and Rugrat as their abilities are pushed to the absolute limit. At this prestigious academy, they will not only hone their skills and grow in unexpected ways but also gain immense strength and power. More profoundly, they will uncover the very purpose of the realms themselves – how they were formed, why they exist, and the intertwined destinies of the three races united against an encroaching darkness. Dive into the internationally bestselling Ten Realms series by Michael Chatfield, a saga that has captivated over 1.5 million readers and promises non-stop action and a deeply immersive alternate world.

  12. Cover for The Tenth Realm: A LitRPG Fantasy series (The Ten Realms Book 12)

    Book 12: The Tenth Realm

    224 pages6.5h audio2022

    Embark on an epic Isekai/portal fantasy adventure brimming with heavy crafting. A forgotten enemy stirs as an ancient consciousness, linked to the ominous titles of Devourer and Ravager, is freshly reborn amidst searing flame and blood. This resurgence couldn't come at a worse time: the Tenth Realm has been lost, and Akran’s devastating hordes of devourers and ravagers are now unleashed upon the lower realms, dealing a serious blow to the reclusive and powerful Imperium.

    Survival demands unity. To repel this overwhelming invasion, Alva, the Imperium, sects, clans, nations, and city states must band together, just as they did in times of old. It's time for warriors to put on their war boots, master their cultivation, and forge a new path to victory against the encroaching darkness.

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