Arcane voice actor Ellen Thomas will narrate the Ambessa: Chosen of the Wolf audiobook

As a longtime fan of epic fantasy and someone who has spent countless hours immersed in the richly detailed worlds of RPGs, I can confidently say that the upcoming release of “Ambessa: Chosen of the Wolf” by C.L. Clark is a dream come true for any League of Legends: Arcane enthusiast like myself.

Over the past weekend, I found myself immersed in the concluding chapters of Netflix’s phenomenal animated series, Arcane – a spin-off born from the League of Legends video game by Riot Games. As a passionate moviegoer and a connoisseur of quality storytelling, let me tell you, Arcane isn’t just another video game adaptation; it transcended its origins to craft an engaging narrative that resonated with both seasoned fans and fresh eyes alike.

If you shared my enthusiasm for Arcane, you might find yourself a bit empty today. Considering the meticulous work Riot and Fortiche Productions have put into crafting this series, it’s likely that news about an Arcane successor series may take some time to surface – even though we can almost certainly expect one in the future.

Arcane voice actor Ellen Thomas will narrate the Ambessa: Chosen of the Wolf audiobook

There’s a piece of good news on the horizon. In February, C.L. Clark, the author of “Magic of the Lost”, is set to release a new tie-in novel for Arcane titled “Ambessa: Chosen of the Wolf”. This book will delve into the past of Ambessa Merdada, the power-hungry Noxian warlord who was the main antagonist in Arcane season 2. Ambessa played a significant role on the show, but many questions about her were left unanswered at its end. Questions such as: What was the nature of her deal with the Black Rose, where she sacrificed her son to protect her more gifted daughter? How did she initially ascend to power? What events led her to abandon Noxus and begin maneuvering her way into positions of power in Piltover?

Ambessa: Chosen of the Wolf may answer these questions and more. And to sweeten the deal, we now know the narrator for the audiobook version of the novel will be none other than Ellen Thomas, who played Ambessa in Arcane! So if you’ve ever wanted the show’s most fearsome warlord to read you a story, your dream can come true.

What will Ambessa: Chosen of the Wolf be about?

Information suggests that Thomas will be the narrator for the audiobook version of “Ambessa: Chosen of the Wolf“. This information comes from a couple of sources: Amazon, where Thomas is listed as the narrator in their edition of the novel; and author C.L. Clark, who announced this in their most recent newsletter. You can sign up for the newsletter here if you’re interested.

Clark additionally verified that the “Blood Sweat & Tears” music video in Arcane serves as a prelude for Ambessa: Chosen of the Wolf. Take a look at it above; let’s don our thinking caps and observe what hidden aspects we can discern. As always, enjoying the melodious voice of Sheryl Lee Ralph is never a waste of time.

The back-of-book description also contains plenty of hints about what’s to come in the novel:

In the acclaimed and action-packed universe of League of Legends: Arcane, penned by renowned author C. L. Clark, immerse yourself in a captivating epic fantasy novel that follows Ambessa Medarda’s journey as she learns the true meaning of being a Chosen of the Wolf.

Arcane voice actor Ellen Thomas will narrate the Ambessa: Chosen of the Wolf audiobook

Why Arcane fans should be excited for Ambessa: Chosen of the Wolf

As I delve deeper into the details about “Ambessa: Chosen of the Wolf,” my anticipation grows. What particularly piques my interest is the author, C.L. Clark, who seems tailor-made for this story. The initial book in Clark’s “Magic of the Lost” series presents a character named Touraine, a soldier conscripted into service who finds herself torn between her heritage and her role in subjugating her homeland for an empire she now serves. This journey is fraught with moral ambiguity as Touraine grapples with reconciling her lineage against the harsh realities of colonialism, a struggle that mirrors the tense political landscape seen unfolding between Piltover and Zaun in “Arcane.” Additionally, Touraine crosses paths with her long-lost mother, a seasoned warrior who doesn’t mince words; she bears striking resemblances to Ambessa, albeit less malevolent most of the time.

Mention that Clark has been a vocal admirer of the show Arcane since its debut in its initial season. I’m confident that this novel adaptation will stand out as extraordinary, and with Ellen Thomas narrating the audiobook, it will seem as if Ambessa herself is recounting her tale, using her unique voice. In short, if you are a fan of Arcane, be sure to add this book to your reading list for 2025.

On February 18, 2025, Ambessa: Chosen of the Wolf will be launched and can already be pre-ordered. If you find it appealing, the concluding book of Clark’s Magic of the Lost series, titled The Sovereign, is scheduled for release later in 2025 as well.

2024-11-25 20:41

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