The Dragonbone Chair

The Dragonbone Chair by Tad Williams
Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn #1
Legends lie buried—but not forgotten.
Tropes: Farmboy to Hero, Epic Quest, Ancient Evil, Political Intrigue
 
Simon, a humble kitchen boy in the castle of Hayholt, dreams of adventure. When King John dies and his son Elias ascends the throne under the influence of the dark priest Pryrates, the kingdom faces a looming threat. Simon is thrust into a perilous journey, uncovering ancient secrets and confronting a rising evil that threatens the realm.