Cloth Dolls for Textile Artists by Ray Slater

Cloth Dolls for Textile Artists by Ray Slater

In the kingdom of Eldrath, the throne is more than just a symbol of power-it is a curse. For centuries, the ruling family has been bound to an ancient, cursed relic known as the Tortured Throne, a seat crafted from enchanted obsidian that steals the soul of any monarch who dares claim it. Each ruler's reign is marked by madness, betrayal, and death, and no one has yet escaped the throne's insidious influence.

Princess Elara, heir to the throne, is determined to break the curse that has plagued her family for generations. When her father, the king, succumbs to the throne's twisted grip, Elara is left with a kingdom in turmoil and a legacy of destruction. But with her power waning and enemies at her door, she must make a choice: claim the throne and risk her soul, or surrender the kingdom to forces far darker than any curse.

As Elara delves into the kingdom's forgotten history, she discovers an ancient prophecy foretelling the rise of a ruler who will either free the throne-or be consumed by it forever. With the help of unlikely allies, including a disgraced mage and a rogue assassin, Elara uncovers a hidden magic that could either save her-or doom her to an eternity of suffering.