Mana ranksCompleted
2021–2023Mother of Learning
Domagoj Kurmaić
A time loop at a mage academy where every reset brings measurable growth.
AcademyCrafting / EnchanterSmart Protagonist
Author
Domagoj Kurmaić
2 series · 5 books of progression fantasy
Royal Road
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CultivationOngoing
2027—Zenith of Sorcery
Domagoj Kurmaić
After years of exile, Marcus is coming back home. A powerful mage with few equals, Marcus lives in a world full of monsters and powerful adepts, many of which have bad histories with him. But he has not come back to pursue vengeance or start a fight. All Marcus wants to do is reconnect with old friends, build himself a house, and maybe train a successor or two. Alas, the world didn't stop just because Marcus went into exile, and not everyone is content to let go of old grievances. Strange things are happening in the world at large, too, hinting at a looming disaster of unknown nature. Still, where there is a will, there is a way. If nothing else, Marcus has a lot of magical power to throw at problems. Set in its own original classical fantasy world of elves, dwarves and low technology with deep worldbuilding and a complex magical system bearing significant xianxia influences, the story follows Marcus's return as he navigates adept hierarchies, monster threats, and looming disaster.
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