'''Joel Saxon''' is a student at [[Armedius Academy]].{{book ref|Rithmatist|1}}
He is not a [[Rithmatist]], but enjoys studying Rithmatics, and excels at mathematics. He is a fantastic line/circle drawer, even though he does not possess the magic properties needed to be a Rithmatist.{{book ref|Rithmatist|3}}
Joel is believed to be the only non-Rithmatist ever to encounter a [[Shadowblaze]].{{cite}}
== Appearance and Personality ==
Joel is 16 years old and tall for his age.{{book ref|Rithmatist|1}}
He is obsessed with Rithmatics, and is very good in every academic subject, especially geometry.
== History ==
Joel has lived at Armedius Academy his whole life. He grew up there due to his father being the school chalkmaker and his mother a cleaner. He was offered a scholarship by [[Thomas York|Principal York]] when his father died in a springrail accident. Joel and his mother then moved from his father's workshop into a small room with one bed and one bathroom. Joel attended Armedius once old enough, and then proceeded to flunk one class every year.