Tears of a Glowing Ember - AU
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Years of betrayal and backstabbing have left the Kingdom of Meath extremely bitter. Why does he have to share the high kingship of Ireland? Why can't it be one single person in control? These questions spiral all until he finds a glowing ember. Promises are made and deals are sealed... and war is on the horizon.
Other kingdoms begin to ask questions, and soon it becomes a matter of life or death, as tears continue to fall.
(Note: This story is not based on history, although the characters are in fact historical)
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