The Path of Ascension by C. Mantis
Tier-based advancement in a galactic empire; mana generation as the core bottleneck; constrained by "Path" rules that limit spending
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Tier-based advancement in a galactic empire; mana generation as the core bottleneck; constrained by "Path" rules that limit spending
Classic stat-based LitRPG with detailed tables, skill trees, crafting, and settlement management
Classic stat-based LitRPG with levels, classes, and skills
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