The world ofLeague of Legendsis steeped in rich lore and complicated back stories. Perhaps few family legends are more filled with war and bloodshed than the Medardas, with Mel being a central character in the Netflix seriesArcane.
Briefly in the first season, and more frequently in the second season, we encountered Mel’s mother Ambessa, a well-knownLeaguechampion within the franchise.Ambessa: Chosen of the Wolf, written by acclaimed fantasy author C.L. Clarke, is set 10 years before the events of Arcane and centers around her fight to become the head of the Medardas.
Battling to stay ahead on the battlefields as a warrior and general is daunting enough, but Medarda must also perform her duties as mother to Mel, and face off against her cousin Ta’Fik, who knows too much of her past and also wants to lead their clan. It all adds up, understandably, to a lot of stress for Ambessa.
For fans of League of Legends, the prologue of the novel will be familiar, as it’s the written version of “Blood, Sweat & Tears”, the music video featuring Ambessa:
Ambessa: Chosen of the Wolfis available now in both the US and UK in print novel, e-book, and audiobook formats fromAmazon,Google Play, and all good book retailers. If you’re outside of these two locations, there is good news on the horizon, as it will be released in the following countries as well:
It’s always good when additional lore is packed into a novel that will keep you enthralled, and withAmbessa: Chosen of the Wolfhaving been selected as an Amazon Editors’ Pick for Best Science Fiction & Fantasy in February 2025, it’s sure to keep your attention as you dive back into the world of League of Legends all over again.
