The Lost King: the fall of Mariana Kingdom Volume 1

In the Land of Fallow, five great nations rule, including The Mariana Kingdom. Born in secret to Queen Mary and King George Marian, Prince Gareth Marian was meant to be the kingdom's future-until corrupt nobles assassinated his parents, forcing Gareth and his sister, Princess Meredith Marian, to flee to the Island Nation of Leona. To survive, they erased their past, taking the name Valcrest.

Fifteen years later, Gareth and Meredith live in peace-until mercenaries raid their village, murdering Meredith. Before she dies, she clutches a bloodstained letter: a contract proving the corrupt nobles of Mariana ordered her assassination.

Now alone, Gareth seeks revenge. Though trained by the legendary Sanimari Warriors, masters of swordsmanship and magic, Gareth himself cannot wield magic. In Fallow, magic is rare, only gifted by birth or by finding the mythical Flower of Mana, a bloom so legendary most believe it doesn't exist.

Armed with only his blade and sheer will, Gareth sets out to reclaim his birthright, avenge his sister, and bring down those who stole his family's throne. But the road to vengeance is paved with blood, betrayal, and secrets that will change everything he thought he knew.