Middang3ard Series by Ramy Vance, Michael Anderle

What if J.R.R. Tolkien's work wasn't fiction, but a primer to help humanity get accustomed to a harsh truth? There are nine known realms, a world for each race, including dwarves, gnomes, and elves. In the middle rests Middang3ard.  Each world knows the others. Each, except Earth. Humans long ago turned their backs on magic, throwing their stock into science and technology, their governments shielding the people from the reality of what was going on elsewhere. So be it... moreWhat if J.R.R. Tolkien's work wasn't fiction, but a primer to help humanity get accustomed to a harsh truth? There are nine known realms, a world for each race, including dwarves, gnomes, and elves. In the middle rests Middang3ard.  Each world knows the others. Each, except Earth. Humans long ago turned their backs on magic, throwing their stock into science and technology, their governments shielding the people from the reality of what was going on elsewhere. So be it. Humans were never very good at getting along with other races anyway. Then the Dark One appeared, threatening to overrun the nine worlds, starting with Middang3ard and ending with the humans’ planet. The second planet just went dark, Earth can't stay out of the fight, but can it do anything to save its own future? Now, humans must send elite warriors to Middang3ard to fight, else humans will fight on the shores of their own lands when the Dark One invades Earth. Too bad their elite starts and ends with Robert ‘Suzuki’ Fletcher and his team of Mundanes. less

Who knew tabletop RPG's were training manuals to teach humans about our allies?Robert “Suzuki” Fletcher’s on a mission to save to one of his fellow Mundanes who was captured by the Dark One’s forces.His teammate is being held in the heart of enemy territory… and his HUD gives him a horrible chance of surviving.IT’S TIME TO LEVEL UP.Soliciting the help of other more experienced MERCs, the team needs to gain the skills necessary to rescue Beth... moreWho knew tabletop RPG's were training manuals to teach humans about our allies?Robert “Suzuki” Fletcher’s on a mission to save to one of his fellow Mundanes who was captured by the Dark One’s forces.His teammate is being held in the heart of enemy territory… and his HUD gives him a horrible chance of surviving.IT’S TIME TO LEVEL UP.Soliciting the help of other more experienced MERCs, the team needs to gain the skills necessary to rescue Beth. Are they up to the task?The problem: Gaining experience in Middang3ard is incredibly, horribly painful.The leader of the Horsemen has a quest that might grant them the experience they need.But can they survive?There are no saved games in Middang3ard. less

What if what J.R.R. Tolkien taught us about the dangers of Middle-Earth was just the beginning? Against insurmountable odds, the Mundanes have launched a daring rescue for Beth. Luckily, they’re not alone … the Horsemen are with them.But luck might not get them that far, though. Beth is being held deep within the heart of the Dark One’s territory... moreWhat if what J.R.R. Tolkien taught us about the dangers of Middle-Earth was just the beginning? Against insurmountable odds, the Mundanes have launched a daring rescue for Beth. Luckily, they’re not alone … the Horsemen are with them.But luck might not get them that far, though. Beth is being held deep within the heart of the Dark One’s territory. What if Demons weren’t just Demons, but something much worse? Now they’ve found themselves deep in the Dark One’s headquarters, without backup or a chance to retreat. It’s all or nothing. And what’s worse, the Dark One is preparing to launch a final assault that will destroy all the remaining worlds, including Earth. As if rescuing Beth wasn’t hard enough. Do the Mundanes and Horsemen have what it takes to not only save Beth, but also the worlds? All nine of them? Surviving Middang3ard just got a lot harder. less

What if J.R.R. Tolkien's work wasn't fiction? What if the works of all your favorite fantasy and sci-fi writers wasn’t fiction, but a primer to help humanity get accustomed to a harsh truth?​There are nine known realms, a world for each race, including dwarves, gnomes, and elves. In the middle rests Middang3ard. War is coming… The Dark One is Coming. Your favorite authors have banded together to prepare humanity for the coming war. But the Dark One knows of their efforts and seeks to stop them... moreWhat if J.R.R. Tolkien's work wasn't fiction? What if the works of all your favorite fantasy and sci-fi writers wasn’t fiction, but a primer to help humanity get accustomed to a harsh truth?​There are nine known realms, a world for each race, including dwarves, gnomes, and elves. In the middle rests Middang3ard. War is coming… The Dark One is Coming. Your favorite authors have banded together to prepare humanity for the coming war. But the Dark One knows of their efforts and seeks to stop them. Gathering together for a writers conference to discuss the next steps in the war effort, the Dark One launches an attack to wipe them all out in one fell swoop.These authors must put down their keyboards and No2 Pencils and pick up actual swords. Join your favorite authors as they fight in order to keep telling their stories. Welcome to Middang3ard’s Death of an Author … but reader beware. Your favorite authors will die trying to protect humanity. less