Description
The elves were here first. They built Lethariel when humans were still tribal. They shaped forests to endure for millennia. They believed time itself was their ally. Now time is their enemy. As the human Empire of Caldrath expands quietly along elven borders, the immortal court of Lethariel debates precedent, protocol, and patience. Farmsteads appear. Roads extend. Watchtowers stand empty. And still the council deliberates. Lady Serethiel demands action. Strategist Aelthir questions memories he can no longer trust. Archivist Maelis uncovers a truth hidden in centuries of records: the wards protecting their kingdom are weakening - and the cost of sustaining them is memory itself. In a civilization where magic is fueled by sacrifice and immortality erodes identity, the greatest threat may not be conquest - but irrelevance. There are no dark lords. No chosen ones. No prophecy to save them. Only an ancient people confronting a world that no longer waits. The Withering Court is a haunting, intelligent political fantasy about fading power, institutional inertia, and the terrible question at the heart of immortality: What happens when eternity runs out of time? Perfect for readers who love reflective epic fantasy, morally complex courts, and stories where decline is more terrifying than war.
About the Author
Lyra Thornfield is the author of "THE WITHERING COURT" and other works.
