One boy reinvents science and technology in a world inspired by the fall of the Roman Republic.

Senators, mages, and cultivators plot to claim the mantle of a dead dictator—or to preserve the Republic—while enemies circle its borders.

Yet none of this truly matters.

An enigmatic entity is preparing a war between worlds—and made one boy its champion.

After memories of another life flood his mind, Favius survives the murder of his parents—only to be adopted by the man who ordered it.

Navigating his family and politics, he must leverage knowledge, magical talent, and the greed of those around him to become more than a loose end.

Science may be an unconventional path to power—but it might buy him enough time to bring a gun to a magic fight.

For fans of Foundation, The Mine Lord, and Virtuous Sons.

What to Expect

▰ System-driven technological and economic progression

▰ A Roman-inspired Bronze Age republic of senators, mages, and cultivators

▰ Science, engineering, and industry used as weapons

▰ Political intrigue, estate management, and power struggles

▰ Civilization uplift in preparation for a war between worlds

▰ Starts as a child, but there will be time skips leading to magic, war, and industry

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Noble, Scholar, Mage: A Practical Guide to Industrializing a Magic World

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