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Arcane Ascension: The Technomancer’s Legacy

Elias Graham was just an engineer—a university student obsessed with technology, innovation, and solving problems. But when he is suddenly summoned to a war-torn world where magic reigns and science is nothing more than a forgotten relic, he quickly realizes that survival demands more than just knowledge.

Branded as an outsider, Elias struggles against a society that sees him as weak, especially when he discovers his mana reserves are nearly nonexistent. But while others cast spells and wield swords, Elias builds. Armed with nothing but his intellect and whatever scrap he can scavenge, he begins forging his own path to power—creating a war armor that fuses magic and technology.

But the deeper he delves into this world, the more secrets he uncovers. The ruling Academy, which controls all knowledge of magic, fears technology—and for good reason. Beneath ancient ruins lie remnants of the Vanguard, a lost civilization that once stood at the pinnacle of both science and sorcery. And within those ruins, Elias discovers a chilling truth: he is not the first Technomancer.

With war looming between the Academy and forces beyond the stars, Elias must race against time to unearth the secrets of Project Genesis, unlock the power of the legendary war armor, and fight enemies who see him as either a threat or a savior. As his inventions evolve, so too does the battlefield—pushing him from a lone engineer into a commander, and ultimately, the only one who can stand between humanity and extinction.

But history has a habit of repeating itself.

The last Technomancer failed.

Elias refuses to.

In a world where magic dominates, he will rise as the first warrior of science.

The question is—will he change the world, or will the world break him first?

Arcane Ascension: The Technomancer's Legacy

The foundry hummed with renewed energy as the sentinels moved into position, patrolling the outer perimeter of Solmara. Elias barely had time to admire the sight before turning back to the massive schematic table, where blueprints and half-formed prototypes cluttered the surface.

They had defenses now. A temporary deterrent. But deterrents wouldn't win a war. Weapons would.

Lira leaned against the table, arms crossed. "Alright, genius. What's next?"

Elias's fingers flew across the holographic interface of his gauntlet, bringing up a detailed schematic—a design he had been refining for weeks.

Not just an enhanced exosuit. Not just a modification of what the Obsidian Vanguard had built. This was his own creation—a synthesis of engineering, magic-resistant alloys, kinetic force manipulation, and disruptive energy fields.

Marco leaned closer, adjusting his glasses as his eyes scanned the specs. "This… This is a full combat frame. This is beyond anything we've built before."

Reinhardt whistled. "You're finally making your suit?"

Elias nodded. "The prototype was just a proof of concept. It was never meant to be my final build. If we're going to survive what's coming, I need something more."

Kierian, arms folded, studied the schematic carefully. "A war machine unlike anything else in this world… But you won't just be fighting soldiers, Elias. You'll be fighting monsters. The Primordial Lords themselves."

Elias's gaze hardened. "That's why this armor won't just be a weapon. It'll be an equalizer."

Features of Elias's War Armor (First Model – Warden Frame Mk. I): Kinetic Absorption Layer: Converts impact force into stored energy, allowing for devastating counter-attacks. Mana-Resistant Plating: A rare alloy, reinforced with disruptor tech to reduce magical influence, making it nearly immune to direct spell damage. Integrated Thrusters: Short-range boosters for enhanced mobility, aerial maneuvering, and mid-combat repositioning. Adaptive Combat AI: A built-in tactical assistance system, running real-time calculations on enemy movement and attack patterns. Modular Weapon Mounts: Customizable slots for energy projectors, plasma blades, impact gauntlets, and long-range disruptor cannons.

Marco looked uneasy. "And dangerous. You're integrating too many high-output systems at once. The power draw alone—"

Elias cut him off. "That's why I need a core upgrade. The current power sources we've used? Not enough." He turned to Kierian. "The Obsidian Vanguard—how did they power their war machines?"

Kierian's expression darkened. "They didn't rely on standard mana crystals. They used something far more dangerous."

Kierian turned toward the deeper sections of the foundry. "Solmara's true power source. The Vanguard Core."

Marco immediately paled. "Oh, no. No no no. I don't like where this is going."

Reinhardt cracked his knuckles. "Sounds fun."

Ivy, still watching from the shadows, muttered, "Sounds suicidal."

Cecilia smirked. "Sounds like something Elias would definitely do."

Elias was already moving, packing up his schematics, mind racing. If there was a better power source, something capable of sustaining the Warden Frame, then there was no question.

"We find it," Elias said, determination hardening in his voice. "And we make this armor a reality."

Kierian's voice was grim. "Then we descend into Solmara's deepest vaults."

Chapter 56: Blueprint for War