Jackal Among Snakes, Book 1

In a world teetering on the edge of collapse, survival becomes a game driven by the whims of a single player. Argrave, the royal bastard of House Vasquer, undergoes a transformation from a cruel apprentice to a figure of wit and dignity, all while grappling with the reality that his new existence mirrors the fantastical tales he once read. When a dedicated wiki editor's knowledge unexpectedly places him in Argrave's shoes, he must first confront a dire personal crisis involving his cousin before addressing the looming apocalypse.