RISE OF THE EMPIRE: THE KINGDOM BENEATH THE CROWN

RISE OF THE EMPIREA crown does not make a king. Eighteen-year-old Caelan Asterion is the Crown Prince of Vaeloria, a powerful kingdom where nobles, generals, merchants, and royal families all compete for influence. From the outside, Caelan’s future seems certain. One day, he will inherit the throne. But the closer he gets to becoming king, the more he realizes that the crown he is destined to wear may be far more dangerous than he imagined. Inside the royal palace, alliances are constantly shifting. Noble families hide their ambitions behind polite smiles. Political conflicts threaten the stability of the kingdom, while enemies beyond Vaeloria’s borders wait patiently for an opportunity to strike. Caelan has been raised to rule. But knowing how to rule and actually holding power are two very different things. Under the guidance of those who understand the realities of kingship, Caelan begins learning the lessons that cannot be found in royal ceremonies or history books—military strategy, economics, law, diplomacy, politics, and the difficult art of governing people. Every lesson brings him closer to the throne. It also brings him closer to the dangers surrounding it. When circumstances force Caelan to confront the realities of power sooner than expected, the sheltered Crown Prince begins to change. He will have to decide who deserves his trust. Who deserves his fear. And how much he is willing to sacrifice for the kingdom he is destined to rule. Because Vaeloria is not as peaceful as it appears. Something is coming. And when the first pieces begin moving, Caelan will discover that becoming king may only be the beginning. The crown awaits. The kingdom is watching. And the rise of an empire is about to begin. — Description from novelcodex.orgFull novel: RISE OF THE EMPIRE: THE KINGDOM BENEATH THE CROWN — read the rest free on N​o⁠v​e⁠l​C⁠o​d⁠e​x⁠.​o⁠r​g⁠