The Gifted King
A Song of Ice and Fire and Elden Ring meet an Anakin-esque reverse telling of Beauty and the Beast in this riveting saga-starter teasing a vast, sweeping celestial war.
- A Villain Origin Story -
By: Lizabeth Phoenix
The second-born son of Anchora's oldest king, Vhogare lived his life dancing just outside of the rules, every risk carefully hidden beneath an artful mask of courtesy. But when he encounters a rogue horseman heralding the end of his world, no place for honor remains. Desperate and determined, he steps up to play the celestial game–a mortal among the hearts of stars. As the sand slides through his hourglass, will he save the world he loves, or will he forsake the shield for the sword?
Tropes:
☑️ Morally Gray (BANKRUPT) Characters
🌑 Reverse “shadow daddy” (all shadow, no daddy)
🥀 Beauty & The Beast PLOT in reverse
😱 Antagonist vs Villain
⚔️ Dark fantasy setting
🌚 Grimdark vibes
🤯 Rich lore and world-building
👑 Corrupted royalty
😳 Unstable political systems
🐲 Knights, dragons, and castles
🏰 Medieval architecture
💪 Broken Brotherhood
🔥 GIFT BEARERS
And a 💫celestial💫 is the saga's final boss!
COMPARABLE STORIES:
Game of Thrones (dragons)
Elden Ring (celestials/demigods)
Vikings (brotherhood)
Peaky Blinders (ambition)
Bloodborne (man vs the "divine")
Content Warnings: Sexual content, graphic violence, gore, adult language, murder, blood, suicidal thoughts, toxic relationships, vague mentions of (off-page) physical and sexual abuse, vague mentions of (off-page) physical and sexual assault, pregnancy, childbirth, emergency cesarean section (C-section) delivery, a traumatic birth experience, terminal illness, death, sudden loss, death of parents, death of a romantic partner/significant other, death of an infant, death of a pregnant woman, animal (bear) attack, killing of an animal (bear), shapeshifting, strong experiences of grief and guilt.
If you experience tokophobia, please note this book features pregnancy and childbirth as major events and ongoing themes.
Please read with care and prioritize your well-being.
MEET THE MMCS
VHOGARE
HOUSE MAEKYR
The Second-Born Prince
Dangerous Lover
Heartbrother
King
ELIAS
HOUSE ALDERNARI
The Spymaster's Son
Loyal Husband
Heartbrother
Soldier
