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Empire in the Clouds

Rise of Kers #3 / 4
by Daniel Weber
Empire in the Clouds (Rise of Kers #3) by Daniel Weber
⧗ 9.16 / 6
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Kers’ dungeon flew too high. Now he has the attention of a god.

Therrill, the ruling deity of the planet whose very atmosphere Kers resides in, is on the warpath, hellbent on his destruction.

Worse, his dungeon fairy, Selena, has been taken captive and stands accused of treason. The Overslime is missing. And civil unrest threatens to boil over in his companion city, Liraffemyn.

The stakes couldn’t be higher. Kers will have to spawn his craziest mobs, devise his most devious traps, and expand his influence toward the stars if he is to have any hope of striking back to save his family.

But if Kers has learned one thing from his time as a dungeon core, it’s how to deal with a bit of altitude…

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Release date: April 7, 2026

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Daniel Weber

Daniel Weber

Daniel Weber crafts immersive worlds where the boundaries of fantasy and adventure bend in unexpected ways. Known for his unique take on the LitRPG and dungeon core genres, Weber takes readers on thrilling journeys through imaginative realms, blending game-like systems with deeply human stakes. His stories resonate with anyone who’s ever wished they could build a world from the ground up—or at least figure out how to navigate one that’s constantly changing.

Raised with a curious mind, Daniel’s background in engineering and love for gaming have been instrumental in shaping his creative approach to writing. While his career started in the realm of technology, it wasn’t long before he realized the true magic lay in storytelling. This shift from the technical to the imaginative fueled his first foray into the written word, and he hasn’t looked back since.

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With the Rise of Kers series, Weber introduces readers to a fascinating new world where dungeons and adventurers clash under the watchful eye of an unlikely hero—a dungeon core born in the clouds. Through this series, Weber has honed his distinctive style, filled with inventive world-building, dynamic characters, and layers of humor that keep readers coming back for more.

Though Rise of Kers is just beginning, Weber’s passion for creating immersive and engaging stories is clear. As he continues to expand his literary worlds, readers can expect even more twists, turns, and complex systems, all wrapped in an unforgettable adventure. For Weber, storytelling isn’t just a hobby—it’s a journey, one that he invites his readers to take alongside him.

Rise of Kers

Suspended above the world in a dungeon made of clouds, Rise of Kers reimagines what LitRPG and dungeon core stories can be. This is not your typical tale of deep, stone-walled caverns and creeping monsters. Here, the dungeon floats in the sky—vulnerable, radiant, and impossibly alive. At its heart is Kers, a newly reborn dungeon core grappling with the absurdity of managing a fortress with no stone, no trees, and no ground beneath his feet.

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There’s a strange beauty in watching Kers try to adapt to his vertical, open-air prison. With the help of a sharp-tongued, slightly unhinged fairy companion named Selena, he crafts something unconventional: a dungeon populated by mischievous pink slimes, predatory snow leopards, and sharks that shoot energy beams—yes, really. It’s chaotic, funny, and surprisingly thoughtful. Every creature he summons, every trap he sets, every inch of territory he claims speaks to a larger question about identity and reinvention.

What makes the series stand out isn’t just its sky-high setting or its clever monsters—it’s the tone. There's levity without silliness, challenge without cruelty, and a persistent sense that you're watching someone try to build a home out of thin air—literally. Whether you’re new to the dungeon core genre or a longtime fan looking for something that breaks the mold, this story has altitude and attitude.

With its vibrant world-building and genre-savvy charm, Rise of Kers is an offbeat, engaging fantasy that finds heart in the clouds and danger in the unexpected.


Rise of Kers consists of three books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Dungeon in the Clouds (Rise of Kers #1)
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City in the Clouds (Rise of Kers #2)
⧗ 8.50 / 2
Empire in the Clouds (Rise of Kers #3)
⧗ 9.16 / 6
Rise of Kers Book 4 (Rise of Kers #4)
⧗ 8.00 / 1


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