Ambessa: Chosen of the Wolf

The first novel set in the League of Legends: Arcane universe, an official Riot-licensed prequel taking place roughly a decade before the Netflix series. Set amid the Medardan Succession War that follows the death of clan patriarch Menelik, it follows Ambessa Medarda's fight to become head of Clan Medarda — battling family betrayal (including her rival cousin Ta'Fik) while forging an uneasy alliance with her daughter Mel and safeguarding those she loves. Written by Ignyte/Nebula-recognized author C. L. Clark and published by Orbit on February 18, 2025 (448-page hardcover, ISBN 9780316469951).