The Withering Crown

🎭The Kingdom of Orison has long stood as a beacon of prosperity under the rule of King Fredrick Orison and Queen Marina. Their reign brought wealth, stability, and admiration from neighboring kingdoms. But behind the marble walls of the palace, the crown is beginning to rot. King Fredrick, once a commanding and beloved ruler, has grown pale and weak from a mysterious illness. The truth has been carefully hidden from the people by Queen Marina, who now works tirelessly to secure the future of the throne. Her plan is simple. Find a powerful husband for Princess Belladonna before the king dies. Princess Belladonna, however, is not easily controlled. Sharp-minded and fiercely independent, she has begun noticing strange things within the palace: secret meetings, nervous physicians, and nobles suddenly arriving from distant lands. She suspects her father’s illness may not be natural. And the closer she looks, the more dangerous the truth becomes. Tonight, the palace hosts a gathering of nobles and dignitaries from across the realm. A celebration, they claim, but everyone present is secretly competing for the same thing. The throne of Orison. And you have just arrived at court. (Part 9 of the Porthaven Series.) auto cards and LoLa included. Thank you Leah!