An empire has fallen, another blooms in its wake, and one man—who would rather be fishing, thank you very much—has finally accepted his role as its leader.

Thanks to overwhelming might, a cadre of violent animals, and a weaponized fish or two, Tropica has wiped Gormona's royal forces from the map. Now at the helm of his own Church, Fischer finally has some time to relax. But life in Tropica is much like fishing from a rocky shore: it's only a matter of time before you hook a snag.

It seems chi has returned to the area, the Church of Fischer and the village of Tropica have grown, and at least one of Fischer's animal pals has experienced a breakthrough that defies metaphysical understanding. Furthermore, these developments send out waves of essence, their echoes spanning oceans and reaching distant shores.

And unfortunately for everyone involved, they haven't gone unnoticed . . .]]> Sun, 06 Apr 2025 09:01:11 +0300 https://reference.library.land/haylock-jobson/733569-heretical_fishing_2.html https://reference.library.land/haylock-jobson/733569-heretical_fishing_2.html

Power is returning to the world after millennia, ancient constructs are stirring back to life, and one man is doing his best to ignore all that noise.

Fischer has everything he needs in life: blossoming friendships, a menagerie of cute animal companions, a waterfront property with easy access to fishing, and enough coffee to take out a small elephant or a really big dog.

Unfortunately, Fischer can't catch a break. Cosmic forces? Still throwing curveballs. The bigwigs in the capital? Starting to sniff around his business. Cults? Still culting. Plus, awakened beings are washing up on his shores like flotsam after a storm. And worst of all? His coffee guy ghosted him!

It's a lot for one heretical fisherman to handle. Thankfully, Fischer isn't alone. Between his trusty guard crab, a mischievous otter who can wreathe herself in lightning, and an adorable bunny eager to solve every problem with a roundhouse kick, he'll be just fine . . . probably.]]> Sat, 06 Apr 2024 09:01:12 +0300 https://reference.library.land/haylock-jobson/723760-heretical_fishing_4_a_cozy_guide_to_annoying_the_cults_outsmarting_the_fish_and_alienating_oneself.html https://reference.library.land/haylock-jobson/723760-heretical_fishing_4_a_cozy_guide_to_annoying_the_cults_outsmarting_the_fish_and_alienating_oneself.html
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A world abandoned by the gods, mystifying cosmic forces, unimaginable power for those willing to ascend, and a hero who would rather . . . go fishing???

When summoned to a fantastical world and granted powers by a broken System, most freshly minted protagonists would strap on their big-boy boots and get ready for their stats to start climbing. But Fischer isn't like most MCs. In fact, he doesn't want to be a hero at all.

Fame? Fortune? Power? He had enough of all that in his old life. Discovering forbidden fishing techniques and petting every cute animal that comes within scritching distance? Now that's a good time.

Unfortunately for Fischer, cosmic forces rarely care for mortal feelings. He's hounded on all sides by inept cults, conspiring nobles, and more magical misunderstandings than those of a preteen relationship. Even his dutiful pet crab is firing energy blades like an anime antagonist.

So grab your fishing rod and a good snack, and pet your...]]> Thu, 06 Apr 2023 09:01:10 +0300 https://reference.library.land/haylock-jobson/700532-heretical_fishing_2_a_cozy_guide_to_annoying_the_cults_outsmarting_the_fish_and_alienating_oneself.html https://reference.library.land/haylock-jobson/700532-heretical_fishing_2_a_cozy_guide_to_annoying_the_cults_outsmarting_the_fish_and_alienating_oneself.html
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