Return of the Runebound Professor: A Progression Fantasy Epic

Noah Vines has spent thousands of years in the afterlife. When he seizes an opportunity to return to life, he reincarnates into the body of a dying magic school professor. He discovers that his new existence grants him an extraordinary ability: each time he dies, his body reforms, making death a painful experience rather than a permanent end. With lives functioning as a renewable resource, Noah can now explore the lands of the living and study countless variations of runic magic. His goal is to become powerful enough to ensure he never returns to the afterlife again. This progression fantasy features a detailed runic magic system, extensive power progression, and an intelligent protagonist navigating a world where death carries new meaning.