Scorned - Legends of the Carolyngian Age

In a kingdom where royal blood runs thick and treachery lurks in every shadow, one woman will defy destiny to claim her rightful place on the throne. Born of scandal and scorned by the court, Princess Rowena has carved a path of steel and strategy as a feared mercenary captain. But as her father, the king, comes more under the influence of her cunning and malevolent stepmother, Rowena knows the time for action has come. With a band of loyal mercenaries at her side, Rowena embarks on a daring rebellion against her father's tyranny.
But as battles rage, and loyalties are tested, she realizes that to seize the throne, she must navigate a deadly game of politics and intrigue. Bloodshed may be inevitable, but Rowena is determined to win the crown through any means necessary-be it by the edge of her blade or the stroke of diplomacy. In a whirlwind of alliances forged and enemies vanquished, Rowena fights not just for her own legacy, but for the future of the kingdom itself.
Will she emerge victorious as the rightful ruler, or will the shadows of betrayal and deceit consume her dreams of a kingdom reclaimed? Dive into a world of magic, mayhem, and royal intrigue as Princess Rowena wages war for her birthright in this gripping tale of power, passion, and the pursuit of a throne.