The Emberfall Covenant: Book II of the Valemere Chronicles
Paperback
Series: Valemere Chronicles, Book 2
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Mar 26 2026
Pages: 324
Weight: 0.87
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A king who cannot lie is the most dangerous man in the kingdom.
Corin of Valemere did the unthinkable, he broke the system that crowned him.
By exposing the centuries-old corruption within the sacred Trial of Silver Ash, he shattered the illusion of divine legitimacy and rebuilt the throne on a single, irreversible act: truth. Bound by ancient magic to never speak falsely under oath, Corin now rules a kingdom where every word he utters can reshape power itself.
But truth does not bring peace.
It brings consequences.
Across Valemere, the foundations of rule are cracking. Noble houses that once thrived in secrecy now resist transparency. The Sanctum Arcanum, keepers of ritual law, have been stripped of their hidden authority, but not their influence. And in the distant Kestrel March, rebellion is no longer rumor. It is organized, deliberate, and growing.
As unrest spreads through the provinces, Corin must confront a far more dangerous reality than corruption:
What happens after you fix a broken system?
When whispers of a deeper conspiracy surface, one that predates even the Trial itself, Corin is drawn toward the ruins of Emberfall, where the kingdom's true foundation lies buried beneath ash and memory. There, an ancient mechanism, the ward-engine, waits to be awakened.
But its power comes at a cost.
To secure the realm, Corin must make a choice no ruler before him has dared:
Preserve control... or surrender it entirely.
As alliances fracture, loyalties are tested, and truth itself becomes a weapon, Corin will discover that reform is not victory, it is only the beginning.
And some systems are not meant to be changed.
They are meant to survive.
Perfect for fans of:
- court intrigue and political maneuvering
- succession struggles and rival noble houses
- intricate magic systems tied to governance
- morally complex rulers and high-stakes decisions
The Valemere Chronicles is an epic fantasy series where power is not inherited, it is negotiated, enforced, and paid for in truth.
Step into the Ashen Hall.
Where every word is recorded...
...and every lie has consequences.
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