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Worth the Candle is a completed fantasy web serial written by Alexander Wales that incorporates elements of LitRPG and tabletop role-playing games. The story follows Juniper Smith, a teenager who is transported to the fantasy world of Aerb, which appears to be constructed from the Dungeons & Dragons campaigns he previously ran. The narrative explores themes of agency, identity, and the meta-textual implications of a world designed around narrative tropes.
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What is 'Worth the Candle'?
It is a completed fantasy web serial written by author Alexander Wales. The story incorporates elements of LitRPG and tabletop role-playing games into its narrative structure.
Who is the main character of 'Worth the Candle'?
The protagonist is a teenager named Juniper Smith. He is suddenly transported to a fantasy world called Aerb that appears to be constructed from his past tabletop role-playing campaigns.
What genre does 'Worth the Candle' belong to?
The web novel blends high fantasy with LitRPG and tabletop role-playing game mechanics. The plot frequently references campaign settings, game rules, and the psychological impact of living inside a game-like world.
Is 'Worth the Candle' a finished series?
Yes, Alexander Wales has completed the web serial. Readers can access the entire story, including all its world-building and campaign elements, from start to finish online.
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