PROFESSIONAL HEROES KILL AND LOOT deadly monsters every day, but Gorm Ingerson's latest quest will be anything but business as usual. The adventuring industry drives the economy of Arth, a world much like our own but with more magic and fewer vowels. Monsters' hoards are claimed, bought by corporate interests, and sold off to plunder funds long before the Heroes' Guild actually kills the beasts. Of course, that's a terrible arrangement for the Shadowkin; orcs, goblins, kobolds, and their ilk must apply for to become ...
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PROFESSIONAL HEROES KILL AND LOOT deadly monsters every day, but Gorm Ingerson's latest quest will be anything but business as usual. The adventuring industry drives the economy of Arth, a world much like our own but with more magic and fewer vowels. Monsters' hoards are claimed, bought by corporate interests, and sold off to plunder funds long before the Heroes' Guild actually kills the beasts. Of course, that's a terrible arrangement for the Shadowkin; orcs, goblins, kobolds, and their ilk must apply for to become Noncombatant Paper Carriers (or NPCs) to avoid being killed and looted by heroes. When Gorm Ingerson, a Dwarven ex-hero with a checkered past, stands up for an undocumented goblin, he inadvertently singles himself out for recruitment by a prophet of the mad goddess to undertake a suicidal quest. But there's more to Gorm's new job than an insane prophecy: powerful corporations and governments have shown an unusual interest in the quest. If his party of eccentric misfits can stop fighting each other long enough to recover the Elven Marbles, Gorm might be able to turn a bad deal into a golden opportunity.
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'Not all who wander are lost; some are on quests.'
Orconomics is a book that's been on my TBR for the past year - since my husband read it and has been recommending it non-stop. I'm now just annoyed that it took me so long to get round to reading it!
Gorm is a disgraced hero, down on his luck and actively avoiding the Heroes Guild. When he is strong-armed into leading a bunch of unlikely heroes into a quest for a mad goddess and an insane prophecy, he starts to redefine his definition of what being a Hero truly means.
I can't say enough how much I enjoyed this book - it's fantasy in its best form. Perfect for lovers of D&D and fantasy gamers and readers alike, it's an easy read which kept me gripped. The tone of voice is very Prachett-esque and it had me laughing out loud in places. The premise is quite unique, with some of the emphasis being on the economy of a realm which is led by adventurers looting dungeons. This is anything but dry and a really interesting way to think about the wider world of some of the other stories we have been told in the genre.
There is great characterisation throughout - it feels like every character in the world is well-rounded and defined, not just the 7 Heroes on their quest. Although the book is relatively short for a fantasy, I felt like we got to know everyone - from Gleebek the Goblin to Boots the Kobold and everyone in between. The party of heroes consisting of a slimy Bard, destructive fire Mage, silent Weapons Master, troubled Hunter, talented Noctomancer, Barbarian and their combat averse leader are a great mix of personalities and talent. They each have their own backstories and motives but we are introduced to them in such an assured way, which means nothing gets too confusing.
Orconomics is the first book in the Dark Profit Saga and I jumped straight into book 2 after reading. This book is highly recommended and one of my Kindig Gems for 2024!
