The Voidflame Edict

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In the mana-starved world of Lexica, Kor Penman dreams of mathematical mastery and academic renown, determined to follow in his parents' scholarly footsteps. But his carefully laid plans shatter when a mandatory test for magical potential brands him as a candidate for the Voidflame Edict. Against all odds, he is sent to the academy on the nexus world of Conflux—a realm where mana saturates the air, and reality itself shifts under its weight.

Thrust into a dazzling yet perilous society of arcane prodigies and ancient rivalries, Kor must navigate a world where his logical mind is both his greatest asset and a glaring weakness. Surrounded by students from mana-rich worlds steeped in magical tradition, Kor struggles to unlock his latent abilities and bridge the chasm between his intellect and their instinctive power.

Will he master his fragile connection to mana and carve a place for himself among the gifted? Or will the churning currents of Conflux's magic and mystery sweep him away? Find out inThe Voidflame Edict!

What to expect:Academy based setting, characters aged 16+No stats or numbersMagical Progression FantasyUnique magic specific to each characterWizard battles with a heavy focus on the magicNo harem, normal relationship developments.Single character PoV

Book 1 Finished and fully uploaded.Thank you to everyone who took the time to read it all, I hope you enjoyed it :DHopefully I'll have time to continue to the story in the future, keep an eye out for more works from me in the future :)

Release schedule (24 Hour clock. GMT: +00:00):Monday - 11:30 (06:30 EST)Wednesday - 11:30 (06:30 EST)Friday - 11:30(06:30 EST)I plan on writing/releasing the whole book on here - I just hope you all enjoy it.

I started writing for earlier this year with a challenge to myself to publish my first fantasy book. Haven't had much luck in getting any feedback, but I've had a lot of fun doing it and am trying to improve as a writer.All feedbackis eagerly awaited! :)If you like my writing, feel free to check out my first novel on amazon.Shield of Sittra: Aegis Asunderp.s. First time posting on RoyalRoad, so if I break any conventions or rules, please let me know!

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Status: Hiatus
Year: 2024
Author: DexterDowding

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Community Reviews(3)

BinkofxanthRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This is an interesting new novel with high fantasy looking forward to reading more. The main character is very different and appears ripe for development. The setting and other characters are showing good potential and I am looking forward to see where this story goes. I have already read the author's other novels which are on Amazon and enjoyed those, Shield Sittra and Corruption's call.
EENRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
found this book after reading the author's other series (shield of Sittra) and am really enjoying it. love the way this author writes the characters, their unique motivations create a person you can believe and understand. the plot is interesting in a not how you first think it is kind of way and the world building is pretty cool. highly recommend this and the other series!
hellnhavocRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Found this as a result of the authors first book and a comment notifying me that authors second book was out. They also mentioned this new series and here we are.
This is an extremely strong start. Author If you maintain this quality I think you will have something very special here. I think the author shows a very natural flow and creative flow to both their descriptions and the character dialogue. To be clear we are very early. But I see in this an even better version of what I already liked about his first published works.
I am personally in need of a litrpg break and this is progression without the system and Im here for it. I hope other will check this authors work.