Delve
Delve
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Summary – Level 1:
Delve is an isekai litrpg that follows an average guy who just happened to wake up in a forest one day. He wasn’t summoned to defeat the demon lord or to save the world or anything like that, at least as far as he can tell. The only creature there to greet him was a regular old squirrel.
Soon enough, he meets other people, only to discover that he can’t speak the language, and that not everybody immediately trusts random pajama-wearing strangers they met in the middle of the wilderness. Things generally go downhill from there, at least until the blue boxes start appearing.
Delve is a story about finding your way in a new, strange, and dangerous world. It’s about avoiding death, figuring out what the heck is going on, and trying to make some friends along the way. It’s not about getting home, so much as finding a new one.
Did I mention that there will be math?
Summary – Level 2:
Okay, but what are you in for, really?
Well, this story is supposed to be realistic, or at least, as realistic as a fantasy litrpg can be. The main character doesn’t instantly become an all-powerful god and murder-hobo his way across the universe. Delve is, at its heart, a progression fantasy, but that progression is meant to feel earned. The numbers in this story actually mean something. Everything is calculated, and if you find a rounding error, I expect you to tell me about it. That said, if math isn’t your cup of tea, there is plenty more that the story has to offer. Characters are meant to feel real, and progression isn’t only about personal power; it’s also about allies, connections, and above all, knowledge. Figuring out how the system works is a significant theme.
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The main character becomes a magic user, but he takes a route that is not very popular in adventurer culture, namely that of a support. There is a full magic system with various spells, skills, and abilities, but our MC decides that aura magic is the way to go, and that the only stat worth investing in is mana regeneration. Most people at the Adventurer’s Guild think that this makes him a bit of a dumbass, but he’s playing the long game. We’ll see how that works out for him, won’t we?
Because of his build, the MC levels up fast, at least compared to normal people. There are no cheats, though, and he is limited in other ways. There are some clear and pretty obvious downsides to his build. That’s what makes it fun, no?
Morals? Our MC has them. Again, we’ll see how that works out for him. Realism, remember? Would you be okay with killing someone and looting their body? I sure hope not.
POV? The focus is on the main character, but there will be occasional varying perspectives from people around him, or involved in the events related to the main plot. It isn’t going to jump all over the place.
Tech is standard medieval stasis. No smartphones, but the MC does have a technical background. Computers and their programming might be involved. There might even be a bit of uplifting down the road, who knows? Anyway, it isn’t the focus. He isn’t going to invent the gun in chapter 1 and change the face of warfare.
Romance is not a major focus. Friendships are more the name of the game, though there will be some characters in romantic relationships.
There is exploration, though not as much of the geographical nature as you might expect. It is more about exploration of the system and the culture.
The pace is slow and detailed, sometimes verging on slice-of-life. The action is meant to be realistic and grounded in the numbers, and it is intended to have meaning beyond simply punching things until they stop moving.
The general tone of the story is grey, and some parts can get quite dark. People die. Sometimes, people with names, but not anywhere near GoT level. There is plenty of light, too, though, to balance the darkness. The world is dangerous, but overcoming that danger is why we’re all here, isn’t it?
Anyway, if you’ve made it this far through the summary, you clearly like words. I hope you enjoy the story!
6 Latest Chapters[ Updated 21 days ago ]
Chapter List
- Chapter 1: Woodland
- Chapter 2: One on One
- Chapter 3: Pothole
- Chapter 4: Statistics
- Chapter 5: Alone
- Chapter 6: Skill
- Chapter 7: Slime
- Chapter 8: Clarity
- Chapter 9: Commerce
- Chapter 10: Broke
- Chapter 11: UX
- Chapter 12: Class
- Chapter 13: Party
- Chapter 14: Math
- Chapter 15: Mine
- Chapter 16: Cleanup
- Chapter 17: Return
- Chapter 18: Rescue
- Chapter 19: Succor
- Chapter 20: Outcast
- Chapter 21: Smith
- Chapter 22: Search
- Chapter 23: Paralysis
- Chapter 24: Answers
- Chapter 25: Clay
- Chapter 26: Gratitude
- Chapter 27: Hunted
- Chapter 28: Plan
- Chapter 29: Practice
- Chapter 30: School
- Chapter 31: Gear
- Chapter 32: Well
- Chapter 33: Reunion
- Chapter 34: Kin
- Chapter 35: Dream
- Chapter 36: Focus
- Chapter 37: Modded
- Chapter 38: Geography
- Chapter 39: Arrival
- Chapter 40: Lair
- Chapter 41: Maze
- Chapter 42: Guesswork
- Chapter 43: Fall
- Chapter 44: Beast
- Chapter 45: Signal
- Chapter 46: Light
- Chapter 47: Core
- Chapter 48: Crucible
- Chapter 49: Downtime
- Chapter 50: Baggage
- Chapter 51: Completionist
- Chapter 52: Specialization
- Chapter 53: Forward
- Chapter 54: Adventure
- Chapter 55: Armored
- Chapter 56: Noble
- Chapter 57: Restored
- Chapter 58: Charge
- Chapter 59: King
- Chapter 60: Snow
- Chapter 61: Spree
- Chapter 62: Complication
- Chapter 63: Assessment
- Chapter 64: Exposition
- Chapter 65: Ring
- Chapter 66: Encounter
- Chapter 67: Footrace
- Chapter 68: Departure
- Chapter 69: Hangover
- Chapter 70: Skating
- Chapter 71: Perspective
- Chapter 72: Preemption
- Chapter 73: Inflamed
- Chapter 74: Elevation
- Chapter 75: Adaptation
- Chapter 76: Meeting
- Chapter 77: Chill
- Chapter 78: Heatsink
- Chapter 79: Slumber
- Chapter 80: Trapped
- Chapter 81: Breakdown
- Chapter 82: Intent
- Chapter 83: Boon
- Chapter 84: Entry
- Chapter 85: Guide
- Chapter 86: Explosion
- Chapter 87: Pet
- Chapter 88: Casualties
- Chapter 89: Consequence
- Chapter 90: Buried
- Chapter 91: Essence
- Chapter 92: Fracture
- Chapter 93: Tomb
- Chapter 94: Illusion
- Chapter 95: Pressure
- Chapter 96: Sanctuary
- Chapter 97: Arrested
- Chapter 98: Stability
- Chapter 99: Calm
- Chapter 100: Storm
- Chapter 101: Fireside
- Chapter 102: Reaper
- Chapter 103: Illumination
- Chapter 104: Mind
- Chapter 105: Connection
- Chapter 106: Imprint
- Chapter 107: Interface
- Chapter 108: Handover
- Chapter 109: Inception
- Chapter 110: Logistics
- Chapter 111: Pickup
- Chapter 112: Revelation
- Chapter 113: Inauguration
- Chapter 114: March
- Chapter 115: Camp
- Chapter 116: Squall
- Chapter 117: Trust
- Chapter 118: Frost
- Chapter 119: Worry
- Chapter 120: Choice
- Chapter 121: Restraint
- Chapter 122: Composition
- Chapter 123: Turbulence
- Chapter 124: Engage
- Chapter 125: Vestvall
- Chapter 126: Industry
- Chapter 127: Staredown
- Chapter 128: Finally
- Chapter 129: Confiding
- Chapter 130: Moving
- Chapter 131: Appearances
- Chapter 132: Job
- Chapter 133: Breaking
- Chapter 134: Unbreakable
- Chapter 135: Sentence
- Chapter 136: Focus
- Chapter 137: Geometry
- Chapter 138: Metal
- Chapter 139: Agile
- Chapter 140: Exploit
- Chapter 141: Descent
- Chapter 142: Biome
- Chapter 143: Care
- Chapter 144: Precipitation
- Chapter 145: Monkeys
- Chapter 146: Pillow
- Chapter 147: Easy
- Chapter 148: Weight
- Chapter 149: Instinct
- Chapter 150: Windfall
- Chapter 151: Forethought
- Chapter 152: Compression
- Chapter 153: Trees
- Chapter 154: Archer
- Chapter 155: Edge
- Chapter 156: Magnet
- Chapter 157: Speculation
- Chapter 158: Scales
- Chapter 159: Upgraded
- Chapter 160: Spelunking
- Chapter 161: Hive
- Chapter 162: Extermination
- Chapter 163: Emergence
- Chapter 164: Deluge
- Chapter 165: Shake
- Chapter 166: Tumbling
- Chapter 167: Cracked
- Chapter 168: Escape
- Chapter 169: Holdout
- Chapter 170: Daybreak
- Chapter 171: Singer
- Chapter 172: Grading
- Chapter 173: Propagation
- Chapter 174: Guide
- Chapter 175: Improbable
- Chapter 176: Patience
- Chapter 177: Debugging
- Chapter 178: Proposition
- Chapter 179: Time Management
- Chapter 180: Multitasking
- Chapter 181: Creation
- Chapter 182: Subtlety
- Chapter 183: Welcome
- Chapter 184: Confidence
- Chapter 185: Promotion
- Chapter 186: Negotiation
- Chapter 187: Takeover
- Chapter 188: Proximity
- Chapter 189: Unveiled
- Chapter 190: Communication
- Chapter 191: Interrogation
- Chapter 192: Swim
- Chapter 193: Cult
- Chapter 194: Vessel
- Chapter 195: Stealth
- Chapter 196: Knives
- Chapter 197: Desperation
- Chapter 198: Unrelenting
- Chapter 199: Unprecedented
- Chapter 200: Understanding
- Chapter 201: Breather
- Chapter 202: Reception
- Chapter 203: Truth
- Chapter 204: Confrontations
- Chapter 205: Flex
- Chapter 206: Warden
- Chapter 207: Council
- Chapter 208: Priorities
- Chapter 209: Reading
- Chapter 210: Atrocity
- Chapter 211: Birdman
- Chapter 212: Opportunity
- Chapter 213: Shore Leave
- Chapter 214: Unity
- Chapter 215: Outing
- Chapter 216: Seeking
- Chapter 217: Survivors
- Chapter 218: Infiltration
- Chapter 219: Exfiltration
- Chapter 220: Expanded
- Chapter 221: Inheritance
- Chapter 222: Organization
- Chapter 223: Control
- Chapter 224: Destination
- Chapter 225: Shakedown
- Chapter 226: Anchorage
- Chapter 227: Risk
- Chapter 228: Plea
- Chapter 229: Breakaway
- Chapter 230: Chum
- Chapter 231: Whale
- Chapter 232: Indigestion
- Chapter 233: Bloodmarsh
- Chapter 234: Unsupervised
- Chapter 235: Worrying
- Chapter 236: Highway
- Chapter 237: Threshold
- Chapter 238: Maintenance
- Chapter 239: Sharing
- Chapter 240: Sniffed
- Chapter 241: Impasse
- Chapter 242: Attempt
- Chapter 243: Nadir
- Chapter 244: Sightseeing
- Chapter 245: Shepherd
- Chapter 246: Inhospitable
- Chapter 247: Onion
- Chapter 248: Breakthrough
- Chapter 249: Lucid
- Chapter 250: Debut
- Chapter 251: Homecoming
- Chapter 252: Inconceivable
- Chapter 253: Plunge
- Chapter 254: Observation
- Chapter 255: Diplomacy
- Chapter 256: Rollover
- Chapter 257: Blunt
- Chapter 258: Opening
- Chapter 259: Impression
- Chapter 260: Pitch
- Chapter 261: Omen
- Chapter 262: Fundamentals
- Chapter 263: Overwhelming
- Chapter 264: Business
- Chapter 265: Surveillance
- Chapter 266: Ten Points
- Chapter 267: Downed
- Chapter 268: Foreigner