An ancient curse shrouds the forgotten lands, a place where no kingdom dares to tread. Prince Elric Wyndham discovers a magical herb that can heal even the gravest of wounds, but this powerful gift comes with a deadly secret.As rival kingdoms prepare for war, each seeking control of this sacred land, Elric must confront a legacy of deception. For centuries, legendary saints have warned that only a king with a pure heart, untainted by evil, can claim the land without succumbing to ruin. But as hidden forces manipulate the fate of nations, Elric finds himself torn between protecting his kingdom and trusting those closest to him. With his kingdom’s future hanging in the balance, Elric faces an impossible choice: uncover the truth behind the curse, or watch his people fall into chaos. In a world of betrayal and war, who can he trust when the cost of failure is the destruction of everything he loves? royalty, war, manipulation, magic, romance, and ancient legend