i like it!
well done

This is such a great idea, I love it!

If I recall, Ivry Kromman, did not use the truth to protect the king. He used it to try and hurt others. And to gain power. Considering what happened at the end of The Gilded Chain. And, all the way through the book, as to where Kromman was concerned. Just thought I'd point that out. Quite like your ideas here.