Heir Apparent: The Autumn Queen - [Slow-Burn Character Driven Kingdom Rebuilding]

[Kingdom Rebuilding, Multiple Lead Characters, Epic Fantasy, Politics] 👑 Heir Apparent: The Autumn Queen The throne was her inheritance. The blood was the price. When Queen Ænnywella Gekaryna Herst IV ascends the fractured throne of the Ianian Kingdom in 1063 EotG, she inherits not just a crown—but her father’s unfinished dream of unification. Surrounded by scheming nobles, restless provinces, and the watchful eyes of the divine, Ænnywella must wield her cunning as ruthlessly as any sword. But as her borders tremble and foreign powers circle like vultures, the young queen is determined to keep Iania’s struggles her own—refusing to let outsiders shape her kingdom’s fate, no matter the cost. Every treaty hides betrayal. Every victory demands sacrifice. And in a world where faith and power are indistinguishable, Ænnywella learns that ruling means becoming the very monster she once swore to destroy. ⚔️ What You Can Expect - Morally gray, calculating characters 👑 - Political intrigue, espionage, and divine manipulation 🕯️ - A richly detailed, lore-dense, lived-in world with footnoted history 📜 - Multiple intersecting POVs across a kingdom in turmoil 🌒 - Character-driven drama and slow-burn transformation 🔥 🚫 What You Should Not Expect - Clear heroes or villains - Easy victories or moral certainty 📅 Release Schedule Scene-based chapters every Tuesday and Friday (500–1,500 words) ✍️ Patreon offers early access to all up-to-date chapters and bonus content for $5!🌟 If you are reading this on any website other than Royal Road or Scribble Hub, you are reading a pirated version being posted without my permission. Please come to Royal Road it is free and will help support me!