Welcome to The Known World Universe

It began with a scandal that shook the empire to its core: Emperor Lermesian’s explosive divorce from Naida. Their marriage had always been a battlefield—passion and resentment woven so tightly together that neither could walk away unscathed. When it finally ended, the palace was left reeling, and the rest of the realm watched with bated breath.

Lermesian, once infamous for his womanizing and utter disregard for commitment, stunned everyone when he fell—hard—for Imare. Overnight, the emperor who had never cared for love became fiercely protective, even possessive, of his new obsession. Determined to sever all ties to his toxic ex, Lermesian found old wounds far harder to close than he’d imagined. His struggle to let go of Naida exposed a rare vulnerability, one that did not go unnoticed by friends or foes.

The fallout was immediate. Some of Lermesian’s most trusted allies turned against him, questioning his judgment and the wisdom of his new union. Whispers of dissent echoed through the marble halls, while enemies—long kept at bay by the emperor’s iron will—saw their chance to strike. Every move Lermesian made was scrutinized, every misstep magnified.

Naida, though stripped of her title, remained a shadowy force within the palace. She moved quietly, her influence felt in every sideways glance, every sudden shift in loyalty. She knew the court’s secrets and played the long game, quietly stoking unrest and watching for weakness.

Imare, meanwhile, found herself at the center of the storm. She hadn’t sought this power, but now she was the only one who could see how close the empire was to unraveling. Lermesian’s obsession, Naida’s silent maneuvering, and the court’s shifting alliances threatened to turn personal drama into political disaster. Imare became both shield and strategist—trying to protect the realm from Lermesian’s self-destructive impulses, and the emperor from his own worst instincts.

Outside, in the courtyards and council chambers, rivalries simmered and old passions refused to die. As jealousy and ambition clashed beneath the surface, the threat of war grew ever closer, casting a long shadow over what little peace remained.

This is the world of Empire of Ice: where every affection is a risk, every secret a weapon, and the fate of an empire hangs by a thread.

And this is only the beginning.