Heaven in Cilifus

"Heaven awaits those who reach."

Seventy years ago, the continent of Levelas was struck by the Tormenta, a golden storm that severed its connection to the world at large, and to its very gods. What ensued was an age of disease, mutation, and otherworldly abominations.

One month ago Francies, hunter by trade and a Long Ear, children of the divine blessed with the traits of hares, received his Invitation, an unholy welcome to the sky-piercing pillar of brass at the center of it all, the Tower of Cilifus, and the ranks of its almighty Guests.

Tired of a pointless existence under the thumb of a tyrannical childhood friend, Francies departs without looking back, ready for the spoils this new life might bring. Little does he know Cilifus does not give without taking, carving upon his soul a madness mortals are ill suited to grasp, but eager to exploit.

Warriors and scholars, nobles and peasants, monsters both old and new, all flock to Cilifus out of need, greed, fear for a world that is slowly crumbling around them. One and all became pieces to a game few understood, but with an ultimate prize none can reject. What could possibly justify the bloodshed under its shadow? And why is Francies, despite his modest ambitions, beckoned towards that grandiose finale?

Only at the top will those answers be found.

Heaven in Cilifus is a Dark Fantasy novel about despair and the end.

Light LitRPG. "Levels," but no stats.

General content warnings on the first chapter.

Schedule: One chapter every four weekdays.