A Ballad of the Crown
The sudden death of the 13th monarch of Herithyia led to the ascension of Queen Berenice Emera of House Beaufort-Spontin. Under political necessity, the queen was thrust into marriage with Lady Eris of House Crowe, a union designed to solidify alliances.Unbeknownst to Berenice, Eris harbors a dark ambition: to usurp the throne and claim the crown for herself.When an ancient prophecy suggests that only those who embrace forbidden arts can stave off a looming catastrophe, Eris seizes the opportunity to manipulate the queen, leading Berenice into a realm of moral ambiguity.Love holds no place in Eris's ruthless quest for power; every action is driven by a relentless drive for control. Yet, as Berenice begins to unravel the Lady's carefully constructed façade, she creates cracks in Eris's resolve, threatening to shatter the very foundations of their dark alliance.As Herithyia teeters on the brink of shadow, will Eris's relentless quest for control lead to the kingdom's ruin- and threaten the fragile bond she is beginning to forge with the queen?…
