Aetherium, the most immersive virtual reality game ever created, promises a life beyond reality. Liam Walker, a high school gym teacher with a penchant for strategy and a build resembling a linebacker, dreamed of wielding a greatsword as a Warden. But a prank gone wrong lands him as Elias Thorne, a frail-looking mage with a knack for accidentally setting things on fire. Now, Liam must navigate the treacherous world of Aetherium, master arcane arts he never wanted, and unravel a conspiracy that threatens both the virtual and real worlds, all while trying to convince his friends he's not completely useless as a mage.

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