Tower of Druaga: the Sword of Uruk - Recommendations

• Vol: 3; Ch: 15
• 2009 - 2010

Set in a fictitious land during a medieval-like era of magic and fantasy, Tears to Tiara unfolds with the Divine Empire's rise to power as it conquers and rules lands far and wide. On the island of Erin, still ruled by the Ancient Kingdom, the Goidelic people are attempting to sacrifice priestess Riannon to revive the protagonist, Demon King Arawn, to lead the resistance against the Empire. Although the ritual fails and Riannon survives, the seal imprisoning the demon king is broken and Arawn is resurrected. Armed with mysterious and devastating powers and a human's demeanor, Arawn joins Riannon, her brother and battalion commander, Arthur, as well as their team of fighters comprising a swordsman, an archer and a quintet of magical pixies, in this epic struggle against the Divine Empire.

• Vol: 1; Ch: 3
• 1988

A young paladin, Deane goes on a quest to discover what has become of his older brother, the druid, Shiva, who embarked on the quest of the Avatar some years ago. Along the way he meets a variety of new friends and eventually comes to learn the truth about who he is and what he is fated to become.

• Vol: 4; Ch: 29
• 2009 - 2012

Adol Christen, a young man from the mainland, sails to the besieged land of Esteria in search of adventure. Esteria is being overrun by beasts under the control of the evil priest Dark Fact, and the people of the land are running out of time. However, there is a prophecy that tells of a hero from another land who will come to save Esteria—and his name would be Adol Christen.

• Vol: 9+; Ch: 224+
• 2018 - ?

Handyman Saito has never been anyone special. All his life, he’s had average grades, ordinary athletic skills, a commonplace job… But his unremarkable path takes a turn when he wakes up in another world. Here, warriors, wizards, and elves accompany him on quests delving deep into dungeons, and Saito realizes for the first time what it’s like to be needed. After all, who other than the handyman could be trusted to open locked treasure chests or to repair his allies’ equipment? Beginning with a simple “thank you,” this is the story of an ordinary person’s fulfilling life.

• Vol: 4
• 2000

Long ago, in ancient times, strength was everything. A demon, who governed the darkness with lessons of steel, ruled the lands. It was an era called Zeteginea.

• Vol: 1; Ch: 15
• 1994

Adol has returned to the town of Minea, where his adventures began. After hanging around for a while and conversing with old friends, he decides to set sail for the overseas land of Celceta.

• Ch: 24
• 2016

Looked down upon for only possessing two skills, Reckledam has given up on his childhood dream of becoming a warrior and has instead taken a job as a miner to support his chronically ill brother. But when his boss calls upon him to help defeat a monster rampaging deep in the mines, the people who mocked him learn that Reckledam hasn't merely learned the two skills he possesses, he's MASTERED them. Can he be persuaded to rekindle his dream and use his superior talents for the good of the world?

• Vol: 2; Ch: 13
• 2018 - 2019

The Western Kingdom of Fortinu is in a dire situation due to the incursion of the Demon Lord. The captain of the female knights, Klinfeid, fearful of her body being sullied and the long history of the House of Laz being smeared, decides to kill everyone including herself before the orcs get to them! However, the newly appointed princess Luka is having none of that, and decides to run away from the female knights. What will happen to her?!

• Vol: 1
• 2018

In a world where magic abounds, 15-year-old Anti Kythera is the odd one out. No matter how hard she studies, she can't even use the most basic of skills. Her only hope is her upcoming Skill Bestowal: a ceremony that can help even the chronically magicless discover their talent. But what Anti receives is something completely new: Gearcraft, a skill that allows her to make and control golden gears!What can a restaurant owner's daughter, much less an aspiring adventurer, do with gears? As it turns out, quite a bit. But it's going to take a little imagination, and a lot of effort, if she's going to discover the secrets of this never-before-seen power. Can Anti tame the tiara-shaped artifact that calls itself “Crown Gear”? Will she ever become as great as her idol, Purple Lightning? Join her as she gets into gear for a life of adventure!

• Vol: 7; Ch: 37
• 1988 - 1993

Thirty years after the Demon Wars, peace has returned to the land of Lodoss-but darkness looms. After defending his village against a horde of goblins, a headstrong young warrior named Parn sets out on a quest to restore his father's honor and save the realm. Joining Parn are Deedlit the high elf, Slayn the wizard, Etoh, a fledgling priest, Ghim, a grizzled dwarven warrior, and Woodchuck, a wily thief. Along their journey, Parn and his companions discover an evil witch who, for eons, has been manipulating events from the shadows. Can this ragtag party of heroes defeat the all-powerful Grey Witch and prevent Lodoss and its kingdoms from descending into total chaos and destruction?