The Count Of Roheim

A coming-of-age story of boy who discovers his strength in facing his challenges and meeting the responsibilities entrusted upon him. It is the turn of the century, a time where both science and magic are having a renaissance in the Nation of Ithica. In this era of progress and change, Hektor had the honor of being the illegitimate son of the revered Duchess Sabina, one of the most powerful and idolized women in the nation. Yet despite his ignoble noble-birth, he had a loving childhood and a doting mother. Alas, disaster struck when a ten year old Hektor was abducted in his mother’s absence. He barely survived the ordeal, but at a cost. One that changed him for the worse. Since that fateful day, the fear never truly went away and it holds Hektor back from being whole again. His inner demons suppress his magic and shackle his abilities, turning him weak and into a shadow of what he could be. Years come to pass and Hektor is doing better. He lives alone in the city, away from his mother and the castle. Content with his life of obscurity, he wants nothing to do with aristocrats and their politics. However, with his approaching sixteenth birthday, his life is turned upside down. In a political alliance, he is betrothed to Gwen Croft who is one of the most desirable bachelorettes in Ithica, a powerful wizard, and sole heir to the Croft fortune that spans across nations! But that’s not the worst of it. He is going to be made a Count! Not only does Hektor now have to deal with the drama of jilted suitors of his promiscuous fiancé, he has to prepare for presiding over a county. Failure is not an option. Hektor has to learn quickly to be a competent leader and uphold his mother’s reputation, while keeping the powerful in-laws happy. That is to say nothing of the schemes going on behind his back. There is little time for Hektor to adapt to the battlefield of courtly intrigue. The stakes are high and Hektor needs to keep his wits and meet the expectations set upon him. Can Hektor survive long enough to find his way through to the other side? What to expect: -A slice of life with MC centric narration and multiple POVs adding context to the plot. -An easygoing MC that grows into competence and maturity. -The narration leans more towards a relaxing adventure and political drama. -A steampunk setting of railways and carriages alongside alchemy and enchanting. -Mages and their magic are akin to superpowered and their abilities. Wizards and their wizardry are along the path of performing spells through runic language and foci like wands and staffs. -MC is a weak mage with powers of physique and telekinesis. There will be a gradual increase in his abilities. -There will be romance, but it will become a focus later on.