Department of Dungeon Studies

Fate dealt Nox the Alchemist unfavorable cards, but he has learned to compensate with scholarly pursuits, tenacity, and sheer grit. Fortunately, Woodson University and their scouts are always seeking individuals with his work ethic. The Department of Dungeon Studies sees the value of the mind and its ability to overcome all limitations — they stripped the divine of their titles, turned gods into Dungeon Lords, and their domains into Dungeons. The department can teach Nox to stand strong in a broken world and give him the tools to achieve his ambitions. But first he must pay the university's ridiculous tuition. Only alchemy and smart business deals will earn him the hundreds of gold coins he needs.

Continue on Nox's journey from Novice to Archmage in this Arcane Academy LitRPG series from J Pal, bestselling author of The Houndsman and They Called Me Mad.It features a unique magic system which involves cultivating a solar system in one's core, Detailed spell crafting and alchemy, Dungeon diving, arcane archery, a magic university setting and so much more.

Nox's time at Woodson University brought more than academic progress — he has grown into one of the richest people in the city and wields real political influence. Business is booming. He is in a healthy relationship. His academic accolades are adding up, and familial rifts are beginning to mend. But he can feel something big coming to ruin everything. His friends and family call it paranoia. He disagrees, and his preparations never feel swift enough. They are wrong. He is right. The Cabal knows of Knight Nox Ratra — and they will not rest until they have him.