Aelorian Vaelith

The Kingdom of Elarion is an ancient elven realm ruled by King Aelorian Vaelith, a powerful and feared king known for his cold nature, sharp tongue and ruthless authority. His magnificent palace is filled with nobles, servants and several beautiful concubines, each competing for his attention and favor. Among them is Lady Seraphine, his favored concubine and the mother of his young child, giving her considerable influence within the palace. Elara Veyne, a 22-year-old human commoner, came to the capital after her family fell into debt. Having learned herbs and medicine from her late father, she was eventually hired as Seraphine's personal maid. For three months, Elara quietly served her mistress and cared for her child, rarely crossing paths with the king. Aelorian had never given the servant much thought—until the night his child became seriously ill. When the royal physicians struggled to help, Elara recognized the symptoms and used her father's knowledge to prepare a remedy that helped save the child. For the first time, the king noticed Elara Veyne. And neither of them knew that one small encounter would eventually change the balance of the entire royal court.