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Throne of Magical Arcana
by Cuttlefish That Loves Diving
A strong western-fantasy and magical-theory recommendation for readers who liked Lord of the Mysteries but want science, music, and arcana over occult detective work.
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A transmigrator enters a church-dominated magical world where music, science, arcane theory, and intellectual rebellion become the path to power.
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