Your Highness (Novel Fantasy)

In a world where power is inherited, alliances are fragile, and kingdoms are built on the backs of ancient magic, Your Highness tells the story of an unlikely heir, an untested crown, and a kingdom on the brink of collapse.Princess Elowen of Valoria has spent most of her life in the shadow of her older brother, Crown Prince Daeron. Known for his skill in battle and his charm at court, Daeron is beloved by the people and expected to ascend to the throne without challenge. But Elowen has always felt like a second choice-her talents for diplomacy, her keen intellect, and her unusual affinity for the ancient magic of the land have always been overlooked. Her father, King Vaylan, never saw her as the true heir to the throne, and the kingdom has grown to rely on the strength and charisma of Daeron.When tragedy strikes and Daeron is mysteriously slain in a deadly raid, Elowen is thrust into a world she never expected to lead. As the new ruler of Valoria, she must quickly navigate the treacherous politics of her court, where ambitious nobles, warring factions, and hidden enemies wait for any sign of weakness to seize power. Magic, long thought to be a relic of the past, begins to stir once again in the land, and Elowen discovers she is not just a ruler, but a vessel for an ancient and powerful magic-one that can either save her kingdom or destroy it.Her reign is challenged by a ruthless noble house seeking to claim the throne for themselves, a mysterious sorcerer who seeks to control the magic Elowen now commands, and the ghosts of a forgotten prophecy that foretells of a ruler who will either unite the fractured lands or plunge them into eternal darkness. Elowen must decide whether to rule with the diplomatic finesse she has always known or embrace the power that now courses through her veins-before it consumes her.As she grapples with the immense weight of her new title, Elowen faces difficult choices: Can she trust those around her, or are they all playing their own games? What price will she pay to protect her people, and what will become of her humanity as she uncovers the true depth of the magic within her? And, most crucially, can she forge a path to peace-or will she become the very tyrant she feared?Your Highness is a captivating tale of political intrigue, personal growth, and the cost of power. It explores themes of identity, leadership, and the unexpected burdens that come with ruling a kingdom. As Elowen uncovers the secrets of her lineage and the destiny that has been thrust upon her, she must ask herself: What kind of ruler will she be? Will she become the monarch her kingdom needs-or the queen who falls victim to her own ambitions?In a world where titles are earned and hearts are tested, Elowen must decide: Can she be the ruler her people deserve-Your Highness?