The Year of Endless Spring (A Story of the Crown)

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Summary

“Blood, power, and a spring that may never bloom.” It is a story of the crown. Twenty-year-old Alaric ascends the throne after the sudden death of his father, King Rowan. Once a prince of the capital, Alaric was cast away at ten years old after his mother and her family were accused of treason and slaughtered by royal decree. Sent south to serve as a border soldier, he grew up far from court, power, and protection. Ten years later, he returns to claim the crown—but the path back is neither simple nor safe. Old wounds have not healed, loyalties remain uncertain, and the truth behind the past threatens to surface. Who orchestrated the fall of his mother’s house? And as the most sought-after bachelor in the kingdom, which woman—if any—will truly claim his heart? A promised happy ending, but not for everyone. May you glimpse the light in the darkest days. Themes: #TheStoryOfUnderdogs #Revenge #PoliticalDrama Note: This book is NOT for readers looking for light, sugary contents.

Status
Ongoing
Chapters
2
Rating
n/a
Age Rating
18+

Chapter 0 Map and Character Relationships

House Eryndor — The Crown

Seat: The Capital

Cadet Seats: Westfall, Frostmere

Head (deceased): King Rowan of Eryndor

Claimants:

• Prince Alaric of Eryndor — lawful heir

• Prince Cassian of Eryndor — infant prince

Title: Kings of the Realm

Court Role: Ruling dynasty; succession contested

Sigil: Silver lion on deep blue

Motto: “By Blood and Honor”

Key Members:

• Prince Alaric

• Prince Cassian

• Duke Valen — Duke of Frostmere

• Duke Edric — Duke of Westfall

House Aerendyl — The Fallen Stag (Attainted)

Seat (Former): Ironvale

Head (executed): Duke Aerendyl

Title: Dukes of Ironvale

Court Role: Former royal in-laws; purged

Sigil: Golden stag on crimson

Motto: “Strength Before All”

House Velmont — The Regent Power

Seat: Ashmere (southern coast)

Head: Queen Marielle of Eryndor (born Velmont)

Current Lord: Marquess Lucien Velmont

Title: Marquesses of Ashmere

Court Role: Controls the High Marshal office; leads regency faction backing Prince Cassian

Sigil: White swan on black

Motto: “Grace Through Strategy”

Key Members:

• Marquess Lucien Velmont — High Marshal of the Realm

• Extended Velmont kin placed in court positions

House Halvyr — The Lawkeepers

Seat: Larkmoor

Head: Count Alistair Halvyr

Title: Counts of Larkmoor

Court Role: Lord Chancellor; keeper of royal seals and succession law

Sigil: Black raven on silver

Motto: “Order Above All”

House Caelmont — The Frontier Conscience

Seat: Greenfall

Head: Marquess of Greenfall

Title: Marquesses of Greenfall

Court Role: Frontier garrison; quiet Alaric sympathizers

Sigil: Silver stag on green

Motto: “Restraint is Strength”

House Rhydan — The Path Lords

Seat: Stonewatch

Head: Count Rhydan

Title: Counts of Stonewatch

Court Role: Controls mountain passes; logistics power

Sigil: Mountain wolf on gray

Motto: “Paths Are Power”

House Morcant — The Blackmoor Dukes

Seat: Blackmoor

Head: Duke of Blackmoor

Title: Duke

Court Role: Strong regency supporters

Sigil: Black boar on gold

Motto: “Through Weakness, Strength”

House Durnhal — The Eastern Hawks

Seat: Eastmarch

Head: Marquess of Eastmarch

Title: Marquesses of Eastmarch

Court Role: Border lords backing infant prince Cassian

Sigil: Silver hawk on green

Motto: “Steady Wings”