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Ascendant

By EmergencyComplaints

Ascendant by EmergencyComplaints follows Exarch Niramyn, once the world’s most powerful ascendant, who is hurled back into adolescence with his memories erased after a rival’s spell. Rescued on the shores of Bloodfin Cove by Ciana, he soon reveals unusual magical strength and the ability to fly, drawing both suspicion and dangerous attention. After a killing in self-defense forces him into hiding, he finds work with an alchemist in Zoskan and comes under the scrutiny of the local mage guild, which pushes him toward the prestigious Academy. This young adult high fantasy blends school life, war-touched politics, and progression-based magic as Nym struggles to fund his education, navigate blackmail and noble intrigue, and uncover the truth of his reincarnated power.
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Books in the Series

Ascendant

Ascendant

Ascendant by EmergencyComplaints follows Exarch Niramyn, once the world’s most powerful ascendant, who is hurled back into adolescence with his memories erased after a rival’s spell. Rescued on the shores of Bloodfin Cove by Ciana, he soon reveals unusual magical strength and the ability to fly, drawing both suspicion and dangerous attention. After a killing in self-defense forces him into hiding, he finds work with an alchemist in Zoskan and comes under the scrutiny of the local mage guild, which pushes him toward the prestigious Academy. This young adult high fantasy blends school life, war-touched politics, and progression-based magic as Nym struggles to fund his education, navigate blackmail and noble intrigue, and uncover the truth of his reincarnated power.
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Ascendant 2

Ascendant 2

Ascendant 2 by EmergencyComplaints continues the high fantasy saga of Nym, a reincarnated ascendant unknowingly carrying the power and history of Exarch Niramyn. A year after waking on a beach without memories, Nym has aged rapidly and advanced in magic, only to lose his abilities after a devastating encounter with undead wights while working as an earth mage in the embattled town of Ebalsan. As fortifications rise and war with the undead escalates, he must navigate school-like training, strained friendships, and the looming threat of the secretive Collective. The novel blends coming-of-age drama, large-scale conflict, and progression fantasy as Nym struggles to reclaim his magic and confront enemies who know far more about his past life than he does.
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Ascendant 3: A Progression Fantasy

Ascendant 3: A Progression Fantasy

Ascendant 3: A Progression Fantasy by EmergencyComplaints follows Niramyn, once the most powerful ascendant, who is transformed into a child and stripped of his magic and memories after a surprise attack. Navigating a world where his former allies believe him dead, Niramyn seeks to relearn magic and uncover his lost identity. The story explores themes of power, memory, and transformation as he encounters new friends and foes while confronting the threat of his old rival.
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