The Scaleforged Legacy

Reborn as a dragon. Summoned by a dying god. Hunted by the living. Haunted by the past.

After a life of regrets as a mob enforcer, Kel finds himself reincarnated in the body of a newborn dragon. Forced to share his consciousness with the spirit of the one who summoned him, who acts as mentor, guide, and the System by which he acquires new magical skills, Kel must first escape a cursed necropolis. Beyond the ruins lie fractured kingdoms, forgotten civilizations, strange new cultures, powerful magic, and ancient mysteries waiting to be uncovered. Barely maintaining control of his abilities and attempting to hide his true nature from those he meets, Kel's journey finds him the witness to war, atrocities, and the rise of a new empire. Joined by unlikely allies, Kel walks a path towards a destiny that will reshape his new world.

The Scaleforged Legacy combines progression fantasy with rich worldbuilding, meaningful character growth, moments of intense action, and mysteries that span forgotten ages. It treats ancient history as something to uncover rather than simply explain.

What to Expect:
Dragon Protagonist (not always in dragon form)
Anthropological & Linguistic Worldbuilding
A Deep Magic System
Dangerous World Exploration
A Complete First Volume

65+ chapters (300,000 words!) already written. I am currently releasing one beefy chapter (4000 to 8000 words) every week on Monday at around 6 AM PST. I am currently experimenting with splitting my larger chapters for ease  of reading, so there may be multiple updates in a week. If you're reading this anywhere but RoyalRoad, this book has been stolen.

Sensitive Content: Death, gore, suicide