Coldfang89

In the heart of Oklahoma, where wide skies stretch over quiet towns, a reader-turned-writer named Andrew—known to his fans as Coldfang89—was quietly building an empire of the undead.

What began as a reading spree of nearly 200 LitRPG books in a single year turned into something more: the reluctant realization that if no one else would write the story he craved, he’d just have to write it himself. And so he did. With First Necromancer, a gritty, character-driven LitRPG that charts the descent of Drew Wright into the realm of necromancy, Coldfang89 stepped into the genre with unexpected force.

Set in a world where reality fractures under the weight of a game-like system, First Necromancer doesn’t just lean into survival—it digs into the moral rot, human cost, and eerie allure of power. At its core is a father trying to protect his family as civilization collapses, making choices that blend strategy with sacrifice. The story has become a hit on Royal Road, garnering over half a million views and a dedicated following, many of whom first arrived for the undead and stayed for the character arcs, sharp humor, and dark emotional depth.