Shattered Lands — a series by Lumpy

Shattered Lands
In a kingdom torn apart by war and political intrigue, William Whitton must navigate a treacherous landscape of political machinations and conflict following the death of the King. Sent to war by his stepfather the young prince learns the harsh realities of leadership and the toll of conflict on both soldiers and civilians. Back in the capital, the new king, begins to impose oppressive laws to limit the power of the barons and consolidate consolidate power, pushing the kingdom toward Rebellion.

Shattered Lands
War rages on two fronts and the fate of Sidor hangs in the balance. In Lynese, William continues to lead the war, Serwyn, gripped by paranoia and distrust begins making decisions that turn the kingdom into a powder keg, ready to explode. Exploiting the chaos, Edmund tries to manipulate the king to bring the Barons to heel while keeping them from outright rebellion. As tensions escalate, a shocking act of violence rocks the kingdom, leaving the throne vulnerable and the future of Sidor in danger.

Shattered Lands
The Rebellion looks to be on the verge of victory, they just need more men to succeed. But when William is sent back to Rendalia for those men and goes missing, the rebellion falls to bickering and infighting, with each of the barons trying to establish themselves as the new leader and potential king. To make matters more complicated, Lynese picks the moment to make a play for their lost territory and Edmund has a new plan to give himself the upper hand that could spell doom.

Shattered Lands
The war reaches its final stages. Returning from Rendalia with veteran forces and his foreign bride Princess Isolde, William enters a rebellion on the verge of collapse, and turns it all around. William proves himself a brilliant tactician, winning battle after battle against impossible numbers and pushing into the heart of Sidor, straight for the capital. And this is where his weakness begins to show.