Penance

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Book 7 · Ch. 20

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Penance first appears in Uncrowned as the ultimate prize of the 17th Uncrowned King Tournament, a weapon so devastating that its mere existence forces monarchs to reconsider the balance of power. As the tournament progresses, the weapon evolves from a distant rumor into a tangible threat that could reshape the entire Cradle world. Its potential use becomes the central tension driving the final rounds, transforming the competition from a simple contest of skill into a desperate struggle for survival.