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The Mirror of Valor
Autumn Valdez
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Belletristik/Erzählende Literatur
Beschreibung
In the kingdom of Ilvaris, where majestic peaks kiss the sky and whispering forests blanket the valleys, an artifact of immense power holds sway: the Mirror of Valor. Its swirling glyphs promise to reveal the hero within, bestowing extraordinary abilities upon the chosen. When the mirror selects Erynn Stone, a humble shepherd, their quiet life shatters. The reflection reveals not Erynn, but a blazing image of courage they could never possess. Thrust into an unwanted role, Erynn wrestles with the crushing weight of a kingdom's expectations.
But the mirror’s beauty hides a terrifying secret. It doesn’t grant heroism, it devours it. The radiant figure Erynn sees is a tapestry woven from stolen valor, the life force of countless others siphoned away. As Ilvaris celebrates its chosen champion, its people unknowingly wither, their vitality drained to fuel the mirror’s illusion.
Desperate for answers, Erynn uncovers a fragmented manuscript hinting at the mirror’s parasitic nature. Their search for truth leads them to Bethany Lee, a brilliant scholar ostracized for daring to question the mirror’s sanctity, and John Howell, a former champion haunted by the spectral echoes of the valor he once bore. Together, they forge an unlikely alliance, determined to expose the mirror's devastating secret and liberate Ilvaris from its insidious grasp.
But the mirror is not a passive entity. It senses the growing threat and tightens its grip, draining even more life from the unsuspecting population. As Erynn delves deeper, they are hunted by the Royal Guard, manipulated by those who profit from the mirror’s power, and constantly battling the seductive allure of the false hero reflected back at them.
The annual Festival of Valor, a kingdom-wide celebration of the mirror’s supposed generosity, becomes the stage for a final, desperate confrontation. With Ilvaris gathered before the artifact, Erynn must make a choice: embrace the manufactured courage or expose a lie that has shaped their world for generations. The fate of Ilvaris rests on their shoulders, a battle not just for survival, but for the very soul of heroism. Can Erynn shatter the illusion before it consumes them all?
Kundenbewertungen
Indie Fantasy Heroine, Stolen Valor Fantasy, Corrupt Kingdom Fantasy, Anti Hero Fantasy, YA Fantasy Skepticism, Mirror Magic Fantasy, Chosen One Fantasy