[Wattys 2026 entry] This is the story of how I, Waylan, crown prince of Arkland, was kidnapped by my own men, ambushed by the enemy, and had to work as an apprentice like commoner And then I realized... well, I'm nothing special. And yet, I am expected have the power to end the fifty year war between the two nations of Arkland and Wistania. Are they kidding me? But hidden somewhere out there is a true heir to the Wistanian throne, and evil King Thrustborne will do anything to destroy them. So with the help of a loyal knight, a female blacksmith, a musical archer, a Lady dragon master, and a humble shoemaker's daughter, we decided its time to save our world. In a tale of mistaken identities, medieval robots, and trainable dragons, I have to figure out who I really am, with or without a crown. And whether legacy is something you claim, or something you earn. An original story, not a fanfic, mild battle action, clean romance, suitable for all ages. Book 1 in Ark & Wist Books series- a saga, moving through generations. 1: The Prince of Thickwood Forest 2: A Thief Most Noble 3: A Dare for North (in planning) Prequel: With No Prince to Lead Them (in planning/ drafting stage) Written from Dec 2024 to July 2025
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