David Hobbs, LitRPG author

House Valentine was a shadow of its former self.

Once a powerful noble house of the kingdom of Valmere — now ruined by generations of bad decisions, worse lords and far too much gambling. A crumbling manor, a tainted title, and a mountain of debt was what Lucius Valentine was set to inherit.

His ambitions reached further than his family’s tarnished legacy — to the Noble Ascent. Five dungeons, five challenges. A competition among nobles, with only one winner to claim the land and title waiting for the victor; and enough gold and glory to exploit it.

Blessed with his family’s unique gift — Cupid’s Bonding — Lucius will unlock rare abilities as he bonds with the women who will deliver him the redemption he desperately desires. But he isn’t the only one seeking to exploit the Noble Ascent.

Nobles have their own ambitions and will do anything to achieve them. From rulers extending their reach, to the wealthy exploiting the dungeons, and a rigged system set to steal what he desires – Lucius will contend with deceit, betrayal, and politics as he tackles his Noble Ascent.

I’m the Champion of the Gilded Depths. Now I’m setting my sights on the Ember Vault.

After defeating the first dungeon in Valmere, and recruiting Princess Selene to my party, I journey to Dameris to attempt the Ember Vault.

You’d think having the love of an elven princess would make things go smoother. No one counted on her family despising me.

What awaits me in Dameris promises to be anything but easy. There’s treachery among the orcs, interfering monarchs, and a dungeon so warped it’s near impossible.

With my future wives by my side, we’ll need to find our way through the trials designed to break us.