Literary RPG; novel with RPG elements like classes, levels, stats, skills, etc. with a focus on progression. Can be considered a subgenre of gamelit, which is any story in a game-like world.
Not sure about why the author and artist went for that cover, aside from the obvious of the guy holding what is presumably the eponymous staff.
Yes, no, QWERTY; I use the F and J nubs to center my hands but I dont’t keep them in the “correct position” as was taught in my elementary typing class. Regular computer use lends itself to getting good at typing quickly. I only have to look for some special characters that I don’t often use.